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).
All entries must be submitted by November 30, 2025, at 11:59:59 p.m.
GALLERY
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Photo by Ryan Cairl
The Moon sets over the Grand Canyon just as the sun begins to rise. You can see two shadows in this photo; one of the earth and the other from the prominent feature on the next canyon layer.
Location: Grand Canyon
Photo by Amanda Kolden
Thirsty Yotes
Location: Sonoran Preserve
Photo by Michelle Calcagno
A young wild colt adores its mother
Location: Heber Forest Arizona on the Mogollon Rim
Photo by Michelle Calcagno
Mare and young colt in the Heber Forest
Location: Heber Forest Arizona
Photo by Jerry Bombardier
The scenic Black River flows through the White Mountains of Arizona near Greer
Location: The Black River in the White Mountains near Greer, Arizona
Photo by David M Porter
After a late afternoon monsoon thunderstorm I was rewarded yet again with this layer cake sunset over Tucson Mountain Park. Taken on 8/17/2023.
Location: Tucson Mountain Park
Photo by Amanda Kolden
When the Heavens meet the Desert
Location: Sonoran Preserve
Photo by Michelle Calcagno
Heber Wild Horses in the late afternoon
Location: Heber Wild Horses along Highway 260 on the Mogollon Rim
Photo by Michael Ring
Among the six rattlesnake species found in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, the tiger rattlesnake is the most toxic and most secretive. These reptiles love the rock outcrops on hillsides in the city.
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Photo by Michelle Calcagno
Fallen autumn leaves in the See Springs water
Location: See Springs Trail Near Christopher Creek Arizona
Photo by Michael Ring
A gila monster (Heloderma. suspectum) enjoying the ambient humidity after a brief morning shower. These venomous lizards especially like sandy washes with boulders the can scale and burrow under.
Location: Congress, Arizona
Photo by Michelle Calcagno
Late afternoon sun rays shining through the forest light up the red autumn leaves
Location: See Springs Trail Near Christopher Creek Arizona