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

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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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landscape

Photo by Greg Robbin

Lighting from a colorful monsoonal storm strikes behind Steamboat Rock in Sedona. Taken September 25, 2025.

Location: Sedona

wildlife

Photo by Patty Ranweiler

Canada Geese visit and make their winter home here. This reminds me of a fairy tale for some reason.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Gilbert, Arizona

wildlife

Photo by Patty Ranweiler

Snowy Egret reflection in flight.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve, Gilbert Arizona

landscape

Photo by Greg Robbin

Monsoon season in the American Southwest provides an excellent opportunity to witness Mother Nature's power. Here, lightning from a summer storm strikes near Tucson just as the sun sets.

Location: Tucson

landscape

Photo by George Erwin Turner

Golden Aspen Tree

Location: Snow Bowl Flagstaff

landscape

Photo by Dustin Zimmerman

Beaver Falls. Havasupai Falls. Supai, Arizona

Location: Supai, Arizona

landscape

Photo by George Erwin Turner

Red maple tree in Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness in AZ

Location: Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness in AZ

macro

Photo by George Erwin Turner

Oak leaves with rain drops on a fall morning near Oak Creek Canyon

Location: Oak Creek Canyon

wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

A Young Burrowing Owlet showing just how big he really is !

Location: Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community

wildlife

Photo by Simon Gerber

Rare sighting of a stunning beautiful American Purple Gallinule at Danny Lopez Park Tucson Arizona.

Location: Danny Lopez Park Tucson Arizona.

wildlife

Photo by Simon Gerber

Rare sighting of a American Purple Gallinule with its wings out at Danny Lopez Park Tucson Arizona.

Location: Danny Lopez Park Tucson Arizona.

wildlife

Photo by Simon Gerber

Mommy Bobcat on the move, while baby Bobcat looking at you.

Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Tucson Arizona