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).
The submission deadline has passed.
GALLERY
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Photo by Reid Woodward
Lightning strike at sunset east of Tucson.
Location: Marsh Station near Tucson
Photo by Mark Hanson
Thou shall not covet thy neighbor's cactus blossoms is like the 11th Commandment of Arizona living.
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Photo by Paul Sieckmann
Ribbon Falls, Grand Canyon National Park
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Photo by Mark Hanson
Softly now, softly. Razor sharp focus on the center of a cactus blossom in bloom.
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Photo by Caleb Burton
High desert near Holbrook Arizona with colorful mesas dotting the horizon, darkened by winter storm clouds.
Location: Highway 377 near Holbrook
Photo by Paul Sieckmann
View of the Black Bridge across the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon looking at South Kaibab trail
Location: Grand Canyon National Park
Photo by Mark Hanson
Beauty is often found just around the corner. Macro cactus blossom shot taken in my neighborhood.
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Photo by Reid Woodward
The September full moon rising behind a saguaro skeleton.
Location: North Scottsdale
Photo by Dave Galegor
Monsson Fury over the Tortolita Mountains.
A powerful storm suddenly popped up over the Tortolia mountain range right at sunset.
Location: Entrance to the Saddlebrooke community, looking west
Photo by Caleb Burton
Cholla fruit ready for the picking back dropped by stormy clouds, during a cold winter day.
Location: Highway 377 near Holbrook
Photo by Jake Senne
Cactus Wren on Cholla
Location: Tucson
Photo by Susie Reed
When I moved to Sedona 20 years ago, I decided to shoot Cathedral Rock in as many ways as possible. I’m still love doing so. This shot of the moon rising between the spires is one of my favorites.
Location: Sedona