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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landscape

Photo by Mark Anderson

Grandview Lookout Tower with The Dragon Bravo Fire burning in the distance.

Location: Kaibab National Forest

landscape

Photo by Mark Anderson

Golden Hour on a snowy morning on The San Francisco Peaks.

Location: San Francisco Peaks

macro

Photo by Mark Anderson

Glass blowing demonstration at Mesa Arts Center.

Location: Mesa Arts Center.

landscape

Photo by Mark Anderson

The Dragon Bravo Fire burns into the night on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Location: South Rim, Grand Canyon

landscape

Photo by Rhonda Royse

AZ Sunset

Location: Sabino Canyon

landscape

Photo by Mark Anderson

Clouds over and in The Bradshaw Mountains

Location: Sunset Point rest area

wildlife

Photo by Kristi Haverkamp

A burrowing owl family intently watches multiple Swainson's hawks perched on nearby power poles while ignoring a flock of killdeer foraging behind them.

Location: Farm roadside near Maricopa, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Rhonda Royse

SandHill Crane at Whitewater Draw

Location: White Water Draw

landscape

Photo by Mark Anderson

Lightning over central Phoenix.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Kristi Haverkamp

A flock of white-faced ibis (non-breeding coloration) takes flight from the farm ponds where they were feeding.

Location: Maricopa, AZ

landscape

Photo by Rhonda Royse

Catalina State park after the Rain

Location: Catalina State Park

landscape

Photo by Mark Anderson

Blue Hour on The San Francisco Peaks after a snow.

Location: San Francisco Peaks