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 Wendy L Islas

The aurora overhead as a train passed by the Red Rock water tower in November 2025.

Location: Red Rock

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Wendy L Islas

A hint of the aurora with a large meteor overhead in Saguaro National Park. The cloud in the sky mimics the ballerina saguaro.

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by William Lassiter

Wukoki Pueblo at night

Location: Wukoki Pueblo

wildlife

Photo by Heather C Markham-Creasman

Our neighborhood hummingbird we call "Stanley" took an afternoon break to stretch its wings on this curved branch. This photo is part of a series.

Location: Sun Lakes, Arizona

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Wendy L Islas

The aurora over the Marana cotton fields looking toward Picacho Peak, November 2025.

Location: Marana

landscape

Photo by Jennifer Connolly

The sunrise shining through Sitgreaves National Forest during a prescribed burn.

Location: Sitgreaves National Forest

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park