18th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest
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
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.
GALLERY
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Photo by alexandra buxbaum
A Cactus wren sits on a tree branch
Location: Mesa
Photo by Mark Koster
You've heard of Finger Lickin' Good
How About Tongue Lickin' Good
Mister Vermillion Flycatcher enjoying breakfast
Location: Chaparral Park, Scottsdale
Photo by Randy Vuletich
A small confrontation
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by Jonathan Cline
A close up shot of a blue morpho butterfly, showing some of the bright colors and blue tinted eye
Location: Scottsdale, Butterfly Wonderland
Photo by Jonathan Cline
Blue cracker butterfly wrapping around a small branch to try and blend in
Location: Scottsdale, Butterfly Wonderland
Photo by Jonathan Cline
Green heron contemplating on how a dragonfly eluded it, and flew through its legs moments earlier
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Photo by Jonathan Cline
Snowy egret, with one toe skimming across the water after grabbing a tiny fish for a snack
Location: Gilbert
Photo by Lisa M. Daniels
While photographing Burrowing Owls, their alarm calls revealed a coyote sneaking behind their dens. It paused briefly in the golden light before disappearing into the desert grass.
Location: Eloy, AZ
Photo by Jonathan Cline
A dead-leaf butterfly showing off its colors and markings that gave it its name
Location: Scottsdale, Butterfly Wonderland
Photo by Scott Wyne
Old growth Aspens, Arizona Snow Bowl, Flagstaff, Az
Location: Arizona SnowBowl, Flagstaff, Az
Photo by Jonathan Cline
Juvenile hummingbird choosing the next flower to feast on
Location: Sedona
Photo by Jonathan Cline
Monarch butterfly perched on a flower
Location: Scottsdale, Butterfly Wonderland