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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landscape

Photo by Theresa Rose Ditson

Travertine Views at Havasu Falls

Location: Havasupai, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Kristi Haverkamp

A pied billed grebe mother carries her six chicks on her back.

Location: Veterans Oasis Park, Chandler, AZ

landscape

Photo by Andrei Stoica

Aurora Borealis over the desert near Apache Junction on November 11th, 2025

Location: Apache Junction

wildlife

Photo by Hector Morales

Coati on the move

Location: Boyce Thompson

landscape

Photo by Gary O'Brien

Saguaro skeleton with sunset background

Location: Tucson Mountain Park

landscape

Photo by Rosa Sidy

Snow falling from the tree tops.

Location: Flagstaff

wildlife

Photo by Kristi Haverkamp

A trio of burrowing owls lines up in a row.

Location: Farm roadside near Maricopa, AZ

landscape

Photo by Andrei Stoica

An October storm over the Phoenix area brought in rain, anticrepuscular rays and a rainbow. The Superstition Mountains are partially lit by the afternoon sun.

Location: Apache Junction

wildlife

Photo by Hector Morales

Burrowing Owls disagreement

Location: Buckeye Farmlands

wildlife

Photo by Rosa Sidy

Red Winged Blackbird

Location: Flagstaff

wildlife

Photo by Kristi Haverkamp

A burrowing owl enjoys a summer rain shower.

Location: Farm roadside near Maricopa, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Gary O'Brien

Whitening dove on Saguaro blossom buds with honey bee

Location: Catalina State Park