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.
GALLERY
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Photo by Tam Ryan
"The Need for Speed" The Belted Kingfisher was frantically flying away from a Cooper's hawk that had been pursuing it.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
"Focused Flight" A Belted Kingfisher races across the pond, captured in a moment of focused, determined flight.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
"The Pursuit" A Belted Kingfisher races across the pond with a Cooper’s Hawk close behind in a dramatic aerial chase.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
"Flight for Survival" A Belted Kingfisher races across the pond after a dramatic encounter with a Cooper’s Hawk.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
"Relentless Pursuit" A Cooper’s Hawk relentlessly pursues a Belted Kingfisher in a dramatic aerial chase over the pond.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
"Narrow Escape". A Belted Kingfisher takes flight with a Cooper’s Hawk in hot pursuit during a dramatic chase over the pond, remaining airborne without a successful capture.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Laurel Powell
Theodore Roosevelt Lake taken from the trail to the ruins at Tonto National Monument.
Location: Theodore Roosevelt Lake taken from Tonto National Monument
Photo by Sue Cullumber
The Colorado River winding through Marble Canyon at dusk as seen from Navajo Bridge.
Location: Marble Canyon
Photo by Mark A Koster
A Baby Coatimundi has a Tough Decision to Make !
Which Pindo Palm Fruit Looks The Tastiest 😜
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Photo by Mark A Koster
A GreaterRoadrunner showing off it's breakfast catch
Location: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Photo by Mark A Koster
A pair of Young American Kestrel chicks poke their heads out of a Saguaro Cactus nest !
Location: Chaparral Park, Scottsdale
Photo by Mark A Koster
A Young American Kestrel pokes it's head out of the Saguaro Cactus nest !
Location: Chaparral Park, Scottsdale