18th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest

Photograph by Jeff Kida

Photograph by Jeff Kida

TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT

Every month, we showcase some of the most talented photographers in the world. Now it's your turn to join the ranks. Enter your favorite photo in the 2026 Arizona Highways Photography Contest.


Grand Prize
All expense 3-night stay at any ranch in the True Ranch Collection

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All finalist photographs will be published online and in our September 2026 issue.


Please view OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries. 

Our contest is open to amateur and professional photographers. All photos must be made in Arizona and fit into the category of Landscape, Wildlife or Macro (close-up).

The submission deadline has passed.

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wildlife

Photo by Hector Morales

Burrowing Owl Eyes

Location: Buckeye, AZ (Farm Lands)

landscape

Photo by Megan. Fujawa

Cholla Cactus flower in front of the sunset meeting a monsoon

Location: Tucson

landscape

Photo by Reid Woodward

A monsoon storm at sunset brings rain and lightning to the desert. Shot on July 31, 2025.

Location: Vekol Valley Road

wildlife

Photo by Hector Morales

Baby Coati

Location: Boyce Thompson

landscape

Photo by Megan. Fujawa

Sunset over Tucson Mountain Park

Location: Tucson

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Reid Woodward

A large bolt of lightning starts off monsoon season this past July while curtains of rain fall on the desert.

Location: Vekol Valley Road

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

wildlife

Photo by Jennifer Connolly

Burrowing owl

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Hector Morales

Playful Coatis

Location: Boyce Thompson

wildlife

Photo by Megan. Fujawa

Beautiful Butterfly spreads her wings

Location: Tucson

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Ironwood Forest National Monument