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

True Ranch Logo

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).

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Photo by George Erwin Turner | Rain drops on aspen leaves
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Photo by George Erwin Turner

Rain drops on aspen leaves

Location: Pole Knoll in White Mountains

Photo by Matthew Grahovac | Twilight at Mather Point: This photo was taken near Mather Point on the south Rim of the Grand Canyon as the sun was setting.
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Photo by Matthew Grahovac

Twilight at Mather Point: This photo was taken near Mather Point on the south Rim of the Grand Canyon as the sun was setting.

Location: Mather Point, South Rim of the Grand Canyon

Photo by Mark Koster | The Most Adorable Belted Kingfisher EVER !
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Photo by Mark Koster

The Most Adorable Belted Kingfisher EVER !

Location: Chaparral Lake, Scottsdale

Photo by Mark Koster | "CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW" Peach Faced Lovebirds in Scottsdale
wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

"CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW" Peach Faced Lovebirds in Scottsdale

Location: Scottsdale

Photo by Brian Bevins | Red Rock District - Sedona Arizona The last light of day paints Sedona’s red towers in fire and gold, as the desert whispers its quiet prayers below. No filters—just Arizona revealing its soul.
landscape

Photo by Brian Bevins

Red Rock District - Sedona Arizona
The last light of day paints Sedona’s red towers in fire and gold, as the desert whispers its quiet prayers below. No filters—just Arizona revealing its soul.

Location: Sedona Arizona

Photo by Stacey Adams | Sunset @ Mine and Saguaro Loop Trail.
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Photo by Stacey Adams

Sunset @ Mine and Saguaro Loop Trail.

Location: Tonto National Forest, Mesa, AZ

Photo by Mark Koster | A PAW Full of PLUMP Palm Fruit For Baby Coatimundi Sunday
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Photo by Mark Koster

A PAW Full of PLUMP Palm Fruit For Baby Coatimundi Sunday

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum

Photo by Kohinoor Kar | Wild bunny having a yummy breakfast inside Riparian Preserve Gilbert.
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Photo by Kohinoor Kar

Wild bunny having a yummy breakfast inside Riparian Preserve Gilbert.

Location: Gilbert Arizona

Photo by Aryn Drye | Two wild horses contrasting each other
wildlife

Photo by Aryn Drye

Two wild horses contrasting each other

Location: Lake Mary

Photo by Aryn Drye | A wild horse peaking through
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Photo by Aryn Drye

A wild horse peaking through

Location: Lake Mary

Photo by Aryn Drye | A wild horse gazing out by lake Mary.
wildlife

Photo by Aryn Drye

A wild horse gazing out by lake Mary.

Location: Lake Mary

Photo by Don Carney | Cooper's Hawk - I didn't even hear him fly in. I turned around and there he was.
wildlife

Photo by Don Carney

Cooper's Hawk - I didn't even hear him fly in. I turned around and there he was.

Location: Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, Az.