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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macro

Photo by Justin webb

Some desert flower on a hike near the goldfields

Location: Canyon lake area

landscape

Photo by Justin webb

The northern lights above the superstitions

Location: Peralta canyon area

landscape

Photo by Justin Webb

A stormy morning at the Superstition Mountains!

Location: Superstition Mountains (Apache Junction, Arizona)

wildlife

Photo by Justin webb

Salt river horses by az hwy 88

Location: Saguaro lake

landscape

Photo by Justin Webb

The rainy week of November, 2025. A morning at Canyon Lake

Location: Canyon Lake, Arizona

landscape

Photo by Jenna Giera Makowski

First rays of sunlight paint the tip of Weaver's Needle in the Superstition Wilderness.

Location: Superstition Wilderness [Taken from Fremont Saddle, Peralta Canyon Trail.]

landscape

Photo by Jenna Giera Makowski

A hazy sun rises over craggy folds in the Superstition Wilderness the morning after a dust storm.

Location: Superstition Wilderness [Taken from Fremont Saddle, Peralta Canyon Trail.]

wildlife

Photo by Candace Porth

A Gambel's Quail surveys his territory.

Location: Apache Junction

landscape

Photo by Jenna Giera Makowski

Rainstorm and sunset collide as a thick fog slowly lifts off Cathedral Rock in Sedona.

Location: Cathedral Rock, Sedona [Taken from Lover's Knoll, Red Rock Loop Rd.]

wildlife

Photo by Candace Porth

A Black-chinned Hummingbird seems almost ethereal in flight.

Location: Phoenix

wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

"Dad" Harris's Hawk watching over 2 of the Kids to make sure they're Sharing 🤪
A Shady perch with Dappled Sunlight !

Location: Scottsdale

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

An American White Pelican is carefully preening its feathers.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive