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).
GALLERY
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Photo by Ben Lovell
I was exploring a remote canyon in Sedona when I stumbled upon this waterfall hidden behind some bushes overlooking a beautiful view.
Location: Sedona
Photo by Lisa M. Daniels
A female Northern Cardinal launches from a mesquite branch at sunset, her wings catching the warm light as she rises against the deep Arizona sky.
Location: Green Valley, AZ
Photo by Tam Ryan
This Osprey had circled the pond about 10 times and lunged with its talons to capture a fish—no luck after 10 tries.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Patrick Buttermore
West clear creek
Location: West clear creek
Photo by Tam Ryan
An Osprey had circled the pond about 10 times and lunged with its talons to capture a fish—no luck after 10 tries.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Don Carney
Black Vultures on light pole.
Location: Veterans Oasis Park
Photo by Patrick Buttermore
Mount Humphries with snow
Location: Mt Humphries
Photo by Tam Ryan
An Osprey circles the pond looking for a good place to capture a fish.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Amy Haskell
A cloud bank sits over Rose Canyon as fall arrives.
Location: Rose Canyon Lake, Mt Lemmon
Photo by Max Stewart
Hare's foot inkcaps.
Location: Lower Salt River. Tonto National Forest
Photo by Tam Ryan
An Osprey had circled the pond about 10 times and lunged with its talons to capture a fish—no luck after 10 tries.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
American White Pelicans search for fish along the pond's edge.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive