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).

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wildlife

Photo by Robin Weinstein

A common raven soars over the Grand Canyon.

Location: Grand Canyon National Park

wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

"Eye to Eye"
An afternoon sighting of this BEAUTIFUL Bobcat
He was deep in the shade on a brick wall in Scottsdale

Location: Scottsdale

wildlife

Photo by Lisa M. Daniels

Two burrowing owls share a moment at their desert burrow—one on lookout, one peeking from below.

Location: Eloy, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Amber Rose

Great Horned Owl perched on my neighbors fence in Cave Creek AZ.

Location: Cave Creek, Arizona

wildlife

Photo by Nicholas De Leon

A Gambel's quail, caught mid-tweet, atop the brush in Catalina, AZ. Taken on April 16, 2025.

Location: Catalina, in northeast Pima County

wildlife

Photo by Wilhelm Huber

A baby Mourning Dove sitting in its nest awaiting its mothers return.

Location: Tucson

wildlife

Photo by Lisa M. Daniels

This vibrant male Vermilion Flycatcher appeared unexpectedly along a desert roadside. I captured the moment from my vehicle before he darted off in search of insects.

Location: Eloy, AZ

landscape

Photo by Collin Johnstone

14-shot panorama showing a dusting of snow on Sedona’s iconic red rocks as captured from Airport Mesa overlook.

Location: Sedona

landscape

Photo by Danny Cardella

As rugged and cruel as the desert landscape can wear on the body and mind, the sky is always a reprieve and a soft place to land.

Location: Woodbury Trail Superstition Mountains

wildlife

Photo by Catherine Sienko

Northern Flicker - Saguaro Cactus Blossoms

Location: Diamond Bell Ranch, Arizona

macro

Photo by Catherine Sienko

Elephant Bush Blossoms
Succulent

Location: Diamond Bell Ranch, Arizona

landscape

Photo by Catherine Sienko

Coyote Mountain Wilderness Full Moonset -Altar Valley, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona

Location: Diamond Bell Ranch, Arizona