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).

The submission deadline has passed.

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Photo by Katt Hendershot

I was captivated by the perfect ring of new growth on the saguaro, the light highlighting its curves and casting soft shadows among the sharp spines.

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Mark Anderson

Saguaros in the mist.

Location: Sunflower, AZ

landscape

Photo by Kelvin M Garcia

Monsoon over the desert at Saguaro National Park-West

Location: Saguaro National Park West

landscape

Photo by Brian A. Klimowski

Thunderstorm downburst over the Colorado River near Marble Canyon.

Location: Colorado River near Marble Canyon.

landscape

Photo by Paul Martin

Moon rise over the iconic Weaver's Needle.

Location: Superstition Mountain Wilderness.

landscape

Photo by Kelvin M Garcia

Monsoon over the desert at Saguaro National Park-West

Location: Saguaro National Park West

landscape

Photo by Kelvin M Garcia

Bolt over the Tucson Skyline during the Arizona Monsoon.

Location: Tucson, Arizona

landscape

Photo by Mark Anderson

Lenticular clouds forming over The San Francisco Peaks.

Location: San Francisco Peaks

landscape

Photo by Kelvin M Garcia

Aurora Borealis over the desert night sky.

Location: Red Rock

landscape

Photo by Kelvin M Garcia

Aurora Borealis over the desert night sky.

Location: Red Rock

landscape

Photo by Mark Anderson

Lake Mary during a snowfall.

Location: Lake Mary, AZ

landscape

Photo by Kelvin M Garcia

Aurora Borealis over the desert night sky.

Location: Red Rock