19th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest
Photograph by Jeff Kida
TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
Every month we showcase the most talented photographers in the world. Now it's your turn to join the ranks. Enter your favorite photo in the 2027 Arizona Highways Photography Contest.
Winning photographs will be published online and in the September 2027 issue. In addition, the grand-prize winner will receive accommodations for four nights for two guests at the Circle Z Ranch, a guest ranch in Patagonia, Arizona.
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).
Please read the OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries to the contest.
GALLERY
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Photo by Mark A Koster
"Mama" Quail and her 4 Chicks posing on a stack of pallets in the parking lot at SCC
Location: Scottsdale Community College
Photo by Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer
This image was captured as a time exposure, with manual movements of the camera's zoom lens. It was a last resort, after hours of fighting the wind on a flower covered mountainside in Flagstaff.
Location: Mountainside Near Sunset Crater, Flagstaff, Arizona
Photo by Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer
A bit of rock hopping brings us to this tranquil scene at Oak Creek. Here, we're graced with the sights and sounds of crystal clear waters rushing downstream. Another memorable day in Sedona!
Location: Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Egret - "After the Strike" Moments after a determined pursuit through the pond, this Great Egret emerged with its prize. Its long plumes remain spiked from the excitement of the catch.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Egret The Great Egret is a remarkably patient hunter. It can stand perfectly still, watching the water, then strike with astonishing speed when an opportunity appears.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Long-billed Dowitchers - Rhythm on the Water A chorus of Long-billed Dowitchers rises and settles along the quiet water.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Long-billed Dowitchers - Rhythm on the Water A chorus of Long-billed Dowitchers rises and settles along the quiet water.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Green Heron - Stillness Before the Strike Still as a statue and focused on breakfast, this Green Heron knows that patience pays off.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by David Szafranski
Sunset over Black Mountain, Cave Creek taken from Terravita Country Club, Scottsdale. Friday, August 21, 2026
Location: North Scottsdale, Terravita Country Club
Photo by Tam Ryan
Black Phoebe - Wings Over Still Water. The Black Phoebe is a small, striking flycatcher recognized by its deep charcoal-black head and upperparts, sharply contrasted with a white belly.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch- non captive
Photo by Victoria Casillas Madrid
Monsoon working its magic on the foot of Mount Lemon facing Oro Valley.
Location: Oro Valley, Az
Photo by Tam Ryan
Verdin - This Verdin had just landed on the tree branch.
Location: Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, non-captive