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).
GALLERY
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Photo by Jim Nelson
Chiricahua Leopard Frog (Lithobates chiricahuensis), staring me down. In 2002, this frog was Llsted as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Location: Cave Creek Ranch, Portal, AZ
Photo by Bonnie Tasch
Tiger Swallowtail butterfly and a gecko hiding in the background
Location: Bell Trail
Photo by Jim Nelson
Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) with "fresh catch of the day", which appears to be an unfortunate whiptail lizard. This bird paused briefly allowing me to get the shot, then was gone.,
Location: Marriott Wild Horse Pass Resort, Chandler, AZ
Photo by Jole Guthery
Osprey flying away after a successful dive.
Location: Kachina Wetlands
Photo by Jole Guthery
Great Blue Heron in flight over the wetlands.
Location: Kachina Wetlands
Photo by Jole Guthery
Great Blue Heron in flight.
Location: Kachina Wetlands
Photo by Jacob Downard
This is a single image composed of two distinct frames to accentuate the verticality and perspective of the mighty Saguaro! No post processing, lined up by eye in the field
Location: Saguaro National Park West
Photo by Chris Blakslee
Sitting atop the 60 highway overlooking Queen Creek Canyon.
Location: Highway 60, Queen Creek Canyon, just east of Superior
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Beautiful Arizona Saguaro Cactus Morning Silhouette.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve - Cactus Garden a beautiful area for family photos and to watch the sun come up.
Photo by Greg Robbin
A male carrot-tailed chuckwalla takes shelter from the daytime heat. While this lizard is common in Arizona to spot one with an orange tail one must search specifically near South Mountain in Phoenix.
Location: Phoenix
Photo by patty Ranweiler
Quail portrait: Gambel's Quail are gregarious birds of the desert Southwest, where coveys gather along brushy washes and cactus-studded arroyos to feed. Gorgeous colors and so fun to watch.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve - Gilbert Arizona
Photo by Greg Robbin
Lighting from a colorful monsoonal storm strikes behind Steamboat Rock in Sedona. Taken September 25, 2025.
Location: Sedona