17th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest

Photographer with tripod standing on rock cliff looking toward sunset.

Photograph by Laurence Parent

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 2025 Arizona Highways Photography Contest.

You could win one of several prizes, and the winning photographs will be published online
and in our September 2025 issue.

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 view OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries. 

 

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The submission period for the 17th Annual Arizona Highways Photo Contest has closed. The finalists will be announced soon.
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landscape

Photo by Michelle Calcagno

A view of the Dragoon Mountains from the Chiricahua National Monument a fun place to hike and view the hoodoos.

Location: Chiricahua National Monument

wildlife

Photo by Nathanael Brodhagen

Two sandhill cranes in the final stage of the landing process.

Location: Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, McNeal

landscape

Photo by Jon Wendell

Colorful morning sunrise over lake powell. The contrasting brown and white rocks against the lake, creates a positive lasting impression.

Location: Near Waweep Marina, Page, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Kristi Haverkamp

White Mountain wild horses fight to establish dominance. While the rest of the band quietly grazed, these two horses aggressively chased each other only stopping for biting sessions.

Location: Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Kristi Haverkamp

I challenge you to a dance off! High spirited colts in a wild horse band in the White Mountains frolic with each other.

Location: Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ

wildlife

Photo by John Byerly

A bobcat stretches after a nap in Northern Tucson

Location: Saddlebrooke, Tucson, Arizona

landscape

Photo by John Byerly

Auroral Ruins
The Aurora borealis is visible over the Old Sasco Ruins near Marana, Arizona

Location: Marana, near Tucson,

wildlife

Photo by Marti Huzarski

Adult Sandhill Crane strikes a beautiful posture during courtship rituals.

Location: Whitewater Draw, McNeal, Az

wildlife

Photo by Kristi Haverkamp

Honey, I'm home! Gila woodpecker brings food back to its nest carved into the side of a saguaro cactus. Male and female woodpecker parents were alternating staying with nest and venturing for food.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve

landscape

Photo by Gary Peurifoy

Beautiful sunset with pink clouds , blue sky and a field of saguaro cactus.

Location: On a road on the west side of Saguaro National Park.

landscape

Photo by Jon Wendell

The iconic Cathedral Rock continues to amaze us. The cloudy day provides a unique color palette of cathedral rock contrasted against the afternoon clouds.

Location: Cathedral Rock

wildlife

Photo by Kristi Haverkamp

Incoming! Tiny hummingbird drops its feet like landing gear as it approaches cactus blooms where it will perch while feeding.

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum