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 William Lassiter

Buffalo grazing on the north rim (before Dragon Bravo fire)

Location: North Rim, Grand Canyon

landscape

Photo by Wendy L Islas

Clouds enshrine the trees at the north rim of the Grand Canyon just one year before the fire.

Location: Grand Canyon North Rim

landscape

Photo by Wendy L Islas

Shrouded in clouds at the North Rim one year before the fire.

Location: Grand Canyon North Rim

landscape

Photo by Wendy L Islas

Monsoon over Saguaro National Park West.

Location: Saguaro National Park West

landscape

Photo by Brian A. Klimowski

Immersed in the spray at Grand Falls at sunset. The golden light of the last rays highlight the muddy cacophony that is Grand Falls.

Location: Grand Falls, Navajo Nation

wildlife

Photo by William Lassiter

Buffalo stare down on the North Rim (before Dragon Bravo fire)

Location: North Rim, Grand Canyon

landscape

Photo by Richard Smith

Grand Canyon South Rim and Bright Angel Trail leading down in the shade.

Location: Grand Canyon South Rim

landscape

Photo by Brian A. Klimowski

One of a billion of poppies, in focus on this sunny day. A simple flower in a chaotic sea of color.

Location: Sonoran Desert, near Lost Dutchman State Park

wildlife

Photo by Jerry Bombardier

A young Mallard chick poses for a portrait.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve

landscape

Photo by Steve Henry

September 26th, 2025 unbelievable Mammatus clouds over the Superstition Mountains

Location: Apache Junction

wildlife

Photo by William Lassiter

Great horned owl held still for 8 seconds so I could grab this long exposure shot!

Location: Carefree

landscape

Photo by William Lassiter

Moon rising over Wukoki Pueblo.

Location: Wukoki Pueblo