19th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest
Photograph by Jeff Kida
TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
Every month we showcase the most talented photographers in the world. Now it's your turn to join the ranks. Enter your favorite photo in the 2027 Arizona Highways Photography Contest.
Winning photographs will be published online and in the September 2027 issue. In addition, the grand-prize winner will receive accommodations for four nights for two guests at the Circle Z Ranch, a guest ranch in Patagonia, Arizona.
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).
Please read the OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries to the contest.
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Photo by Mark A Koster
A female Belted Kingfisher hovering before diving into a small pond in Scottsdale
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by Jonathan Cline
A tiger-longwing butterfly briefly rests on two thin intertwined vines
Location: Scottsdale, Butterfly Wonderland
Photo by Jonathan Cline
A snowy egret agitates the water with the intention of attracting small fish. Agitating the water like this mimics the feeding activity of small insects the fish feed on
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Photo by Jonathan Cline
A great egret stands seemingly contemplating what's beneath the surface of the water. Or just thinking about grabbing a late breakfast.
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Photo by Mark A Koster
This Queen Butterfly emerged from it's pupa as one of it's younger relatives crawled right by Sunday Morning at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Photo by Trish Shelstad
AN ARIZONA DREAMER STORM
Location: Queen Creek az
Photo by Laurel Powell
The starburst-like clusters of spines almost completely obscure the trunk of this cholla cactus.
Location: Desert Botanical Garden
Photo by Juli Thomas
A red-tailed hawk fleeing the scene of a failed rodent catch below the rim of Mormon Lake overlook.
Location: Mormon Lake
Photo by Juli Thomas
A red-tailed hawk soars around the edge of Mormon Lake. At times he would pause, hover for 10 minutes. or suddently drop to try to seize lunch with his talons.
Location: Mormon Lake
Photo by R.W. Keiling
Niinaabe the water spirit walks the deep canyon pass stained by water and earth minerals that gave life to the Ojibwe People of ancient times in Northern Arizona.
Location: Canyon de Chelly
Photo by Sue Cullumber
Broad-billed hummingbird.
Location: Madera Canyon
Photo by R.W. Keiling
Saguaro blooms give off a radiant glow of brilliant sunshine on a May morning in the desert north of Phoenix.
Location: Cave Creek