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 Lisa M. Daniels
This vibrant male Vermilion Flycatcher appeared unexpectedly along a desert roadside. I captured the moment from my vehicle before he darted off in search of insects.
Location: Eloy, AZ
Photo by Collin Johnstone
14-shot panorama showing a dusting of snow on Sedona’s iconic red rocks as captured from Airport Mesa overlook.
Location: Sedona
Photo by Danny Cardella
As rugged and cruel as the desert landscape can wear on the body and mind, the sky is always a reprieve and a soft place to land.
Location: Woodbury Trail Superstition Mountains
Photo by Catherine Sienko
Northern Flicker - Saguaro Cactus Blossoms
Location: Diamond Bell Ranch, Arizona
Photo by Catherine Sienko
Elephant Bush Blossoms
Succulent
Location: Diamond Bell Ranch, Arizona
Photo by Catherine Sienko
Coyote Mountain Wilderness Full Moonset -Altar Valley, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona
Location: Diamond Bell Ranch, Arizona
Photo by Randy Vuletich
Young Gambel's Quail getting a drink in the heat of the summer.
Location: Gila County
Photo by Randy Vuletich
Juvenile Bald Eagle coming in for a landing
Location: Salt River
Photo by Jonathan Cline
Young hummingbird hovering and feeding from a flower
Location: Sedona
Photo by Jonathan Cline
Small hummingbird feeding on a mimosa flower
Location: Sedona
Photo by Jonathan Cline
Closeup of a resting sulfur butterfly
Location: Scottsdale, Butterfly Wonderland
Photo by Jonathan Cline
Paper kite butterfly feeding on a flower
Location: Scottsdale, Butterfly Wonderland