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
The Hunter's Moon Rising behind One of Scottsdale's Bald Eagles on a late Saturday afternoon
BTW..This is One Click NOT Photoshopped at all
Location: Chaparral Lake, Scottsdale
Photo by David Morring
An Anna's hummingbird hovers by a blossoming Sentry plant in the Arizona desert.
Location: Camp Wood Road, Bagdad, Arizona
Photo by David Morring
An Osprey soars through a rainbow arching high above Lynx Lake in Prescott National Forest.
Location: Lynx Lake, Prescott National Forest, Arizona
Photo by David Morring
Sunflower pollen clings to the hairy hind legs of a female Long-horned bee creating "leg warmers."
Location: Pinery Canyon, Arizona
Photo by David Morring
A Great Blue Heron crouches along the green and gold banks of Lower Goldwater Lake,
Location: Lower Goldwater Lake, Prescott, Arizona
Photo by David Morring
A White-nosed Coati peeks through a curtain of willow leaves in Chiricahua National Park, America's newest national park.
Location: Chiricahua National Park, Arizona
Photo by David Morring
A magnificent bull elk emerges from the thick morning mist blanketing the bed of Mormon Lake.
Location: Mormon Lake, Arizona
Photo by Tyler Johnson
A black-necked stilt wades on long pink legs through sparkling water, its reflection trailing below.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert
Photo by Tyler Johnson
A great egret steps through the shallows past golden grass, its reflection mirrored in the still water.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert
Photo by Tyler Johnson
A great egret glides low over the pond, its S-curved neck and broad wings lit by early morning sun.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert
Photo by Tyler Johnson
American white pelicans spread their wings over a log as the group preens in warm morning light.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert
Photo by Tyler Johnson
An American white pelican throws its head back and stretches its pouch skyward, backlit by morning sun.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert