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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wildlife

Photo by Lisa M. Daniels

A Swainson’s Hawk launches from a desert berm at sunrise, catching the first warm light as it sweeps into the open Arizona sky.

Location: Eloy, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

A Snowy Egret swings around quickly and tries to capture a fish.

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

macro

Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Magificent Gardenia with its grandeur and mesmerizing fragrance.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

macro

Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Natural bouquet of tiny flowers in a yard bush.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

macro

Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Natural bouquet of Red Roses in the garden.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

landscape

Photo by Kamil Radziszewski

Sunset from Hunts Mesa showing off Monument Valley's iconic beauty

Location: Monument Valley Tribal Park

macro

Photo by Kohinoor Kar

This tiny but mighty ant is on the edge of a bright yellow Hibiscus petal.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

wildlife

Photo by Candace Porth

A tiny Verdin feasts on a colorful grub in a mesquite tree.

Location: Phoenix

wildlife

Photo by Randy Vuletich

Hummingbird

Location: Globe,Az.

macro

Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Natural bouquet of Mexican Bird of Paradise.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

macro

Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Bee sitting quietly on an American Basil flower.

Location: Phoenix Arizona

landscape

Photo by Kamil Radziszewski

he Hub stands silent in the deep twilight. Hour after sunset, the desert floor absorbs the last amber breath while the Milky Way pierces the turbulent clouds.

Location: Monument Valley Tribal Park