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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landscape

Photo by Michael Kurth

South rim Grand Canyon

Location: Grand Canyon South rim

macro

Photo by Michael Kurth

Flowering Arizona barrel cactus

Location: New River

landscape

Photo by Michael Kurth

Secret Antelope Canyon

Location: Page Az

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

Lesser Goldfinch

Location: Hereford, non-captive

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

In the heat of the summer months, when algae is thick in the ponds, the Snowy Egrets still face off over a fishing spot.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

The Bridled Titmouse is a small, chickadee-like bird characterized by a small bill, a crest, and a striking head pattern.

Location: Hereford, non-captive

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

A Snowy Egret raises its head feathers in response to activity on the pond. Most likely, it was detecting another Snowy Egret heading in its direction.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

Great Egret preening its feathers. Male Great Egrets have special long feather plumes called aigrettes, which they use in courtship displays in the spring.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

A Great Egret catches a minnow.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive

wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

A Six Pack of Burrowing Owls !

Location: Scottsdale Community College

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

A Great Blue Heron catches a fish in the early morning light.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

Great Blue Heron

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive