18th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest
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
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).
GALLERY
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Photo by Brandon Orr
The peace of morning's first light bursts into a fire of color over the mittens in Monument Valley, AZ.
Location: Monument Valley
Photo by Theresa Rose Ditson
“Rainbow’s Farewell:” As the storm drifted apart, the rainbow faded slightly to a whisper of color, lingering at the edge of Thumb Butte, signaling a gentle goodbye from the morning sky.
Location: Prescott
Photo by Theresa Rose Ditson
"Blushing Rainbow in Sedona:" As the day deepens to a blush of rose and crimson, the twin arcs linger, quieter now, but no less radiant, as if to remind that every ending still carries its own promise
Location: Sedona
Photo by Theresa Rose Ditson
"Golden Promise:" A double rainbow gleams in golden light, a luminous bridge between the storm and the sun’s last stand over Cathedral Rock.
Location: Sedona
Photo by Theresa Rose Ditson
"The Wishing Cathedral (vertical):" Beneath billowing clouds and golden light, Cathedral Rock in Sedona held my birthday wish: a rainbow appearing just as the day drew to a close.
Location: Sedona
Photo by Theresa Rose Ditson
"The Wishing Cathedral 2:" Beneath billowing clouds and golden light, Cathedral Rock in Sedona held my birthday wish: a rainbow appearing just as the day drew to a close.
Location: Sedona
Photo by Theresa Rose Ditson
"The Wishing Cathedral 3:" Beneath billowing clouds and golden light, Cathedral Rock in Sedona held my birthday wish: a rainbow appearing just as the day drew to a close.
Location: Sedona
Photo by Hilda Maier
On a peaceful morning at the riparian a Great Egret elegantly poses as it waits for breakfast to come along.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ.
Photo by Josh Sellke
The sun breaks through a tree showing some fall colors along the Salt River in Tonto National Forest
Location: Lower Salt River, Tonto National Forest
Photo by Josh Sellke
Closeup of a male Anna's Hummingbird showing off his colorful gorget
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by Josh Sellke
A Glia Woodpecker atop an impressive Saguaro with one of the many local mountain ranges in the background
Location: McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Photo by Theresa Rose Ditson
"Tempest Over Cathedral:" As the sun set, the sky rapidly darkened, casting an ominous glow upon the clouds. The heavens broke open, lightning crowning Cathedral Rock in wild brilliance of the storm.
Location: Sedona