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
Long-billed Dowitchers - Rhythm on the Water A chorus of Long-billed Dowitchers rises and settles along the quiet water.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Green Heron - Stillness Before the Strike Still as a statue and focused on breakfast, this Green Heron knows that patience pays off.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by David Szafranski
Sunset over Black Mountain, Cave Creek taken from Terravita Country Club, Scottsdale. Friday, August 21, 2026
Location: North Scottsdale, Terravita Country Club
Photo by Tam Ryan
Black Phoebe - Wings Over Still Water. The Black Phoebe is a small, striking flycatcher recognized by its deep charcoal-black head and upperparts, sharply contrasted with a white belly.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch- non captive
Photo by Victoria Casillas Madrid
Monsoon working its magic on the foot of Mount Lemon facing Oro Valley.
Location: Oro Valley, Az
Photo by Tam Ryan
Verdin - This Verdin had just landed on the tree branch.
Location: Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Bridled Titmouse
Location: Hereford, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Cactus Wren preening its feathers.
Location: Hereford, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Female House Sparrows
Location: Hereford, non-captive
Photo by thomas white
For 9 years this Coyote waited for me to walk with her every sunrise & sunset
Location: Sedona
Photo by Tam Ryan
Lesser Goldfinch
Location: Hereford, non-captive
Photo by Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer
Early morning autumn reflections at West Clear Creek. Such a tranquil, scenic oasis in the "off season" - a special place for quiet exploration ...
Location: West Clear Creek Wilderness, Arizona