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 Denneen Peterson
This Great Blue Heron stood with his feet in the East Fork of the Black River at Buffalo Crossing. He is a most patient hunter.
Location: East Fork of the Black River at Buffalo Crossing
Photo by Zachary Gaines
The gorgeous fall leaves of Mormon Lake, AZ
Location: Mormon Lake
Photo by Janet Block
Taken on a tour of Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Location: Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Chinle AZ
Photo by alexandra buxbaum
A Gilded Flicker takes off from Saguaro
Location: Mesa
Photo by George Erwin Turner
Maple tree with fall colors in Secret Red Rocks Wilderness
Location: Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness in AZ
Photo by Rebecca Hyson
Morning Fog
Location: Saguaro National Park West
Photo by Rebecca Hyson
Building Monsoon Storm
Location: Chiricahua National Monument
Photo by Kathy Ritter
Coatimundi at Chiricahua National Monument
Location: Chiracahua National Monument
Photo by Kathy Ritter
Coatimundi at Chiricahua National Monument
Location: Chiracahua National Monument
Photo by Kathy Ritter
Coatimundi at Chiricahua National Monument
Location: Chiracahua National Monument
Photo by Lisa M. Daniels
A burrowing owl fumbles its “package” mid-air at sunset — a split-second glimpse into the unpredictable life of Arizona’s desert hunters.
Location: Eloy, AZ
Photo by Mark Koster
The Arizona State Bird...The Cactus Wren posing for the camera !
Location: Scottsdale