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.
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Photo by Jenny L Clark
A double starburst lights up Watson Lake, one blazing on the horizon and the other shimmering in the water’s reflection—a serene desert landscape captured in a perfect moment of light
Location: Watson Lake Prescott
Photo by Jenny L Clark
A juvenile great-horned owl’s landing was anything but ordinary—hanging upside down while the parent keeps a watchful eye on the scene—a rare glimpse of the owl family life.
Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Photo by Jenny L Clark
Fissures in the White Pocket rocks form natural leading lines, drawing the eye across the rugged landscape and up toward the sky—a striking interplay of texture, perspective, and open space.
Location: White Pocket Vermillion Cliffs National Monument
Photo by Jenny L Clark
Lightning streaks through the heart of a full rainbow, framed by two towering saguaros—a rare and electrifying desert spectacle captured in a single moment.
Location: Tonto National Forest
Photo by Jenny L Clark
A mama Golden-Mantled ground squirrel stands patiently as her kit climbs onto her back, playfully nuzzling her ear—a delightful glimpse of playful family life in the wild.
Location: White Mountains East Fork of the Black River
Photo by Jenny L Clark
The Milky Way rises over silhouetted the landscape of Sunset Crater National Monument, as faint clouds catch Flagstaff’s lights, adding soft orange hues to the starry desert.
Location: Sunset Crater National Monument
Photo by Jenny L Clark
Up close in the desert landscape, a mule deer meets the camera with a steady gaze—a striking encounter that captures the quiet presence of the wild.
Location: Usery Mountain Regional Park
Photo by Jenny L Clark
A buck mule deer stands tall in the desert landscape, antlers raised, with the majestic Flatiron Mountain rising behind—a perfect blend of wildlife and iconic scenery.
Location: Usery Mountain Regional Park
Photo by Jenny L Clark
A mama javelina shares a tender moment with her “red,” a baby javelina, offering a rare glimpse of affection and care in the heart of the desert.
Location: Fountain Hills
Photo by Jenny L Clark
In stunning macro detail, a katydid reveals its intricate textures and delicate features—a hidden marvel of the desert brought into sharp focus.
Location: Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Photo by Jenny L Clark
Two sandhill cranes soar in perfect formation against a pink sunset sky, while a flock dances in the distance with snow-capped mountains as a breathtaking backdrop.
Location: Wilcox Playa
Photo by Jenny L Clark
A rare snow-capped Four Peaks rises in breathtaking beauty, a reminder of why the wilderness inspires and grounds the spirit.
Location: Tonto National Forest