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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macro

Photo by Mark Koster

"Mom" Dragonfly laying her eggs in Chaparral Lake in Scottsdale. While "Dad" Dragonfly is watching her back ! Also, a different angle of this unique nature activity !

Location: Chaparral Lake, Scottsdale

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

An American Bald Eagle views its surroundings on a small island in the pond.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

An American Bald Eagle shakes its feathers. The nictitating membrane slides across the eye from front to back, wiping dirt and dust from the cornea.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

An American Bald Eagle drags an enormous branch across the pond to take to a tall perch to build a nest.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

American Bald Eagles having a conversation about building a nest.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

American Bald Eagle

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

wildlife

Photo by Tam Ryan

American Bald Eagle carrying a branch for nesting material.

Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch

landscape

Photo by Rob Zint

Sometimes you have to look up. One of the nice trees at Desert West Park in Phoenix.

Location: Phoenix

landscape

Photo by Gary Matthias

Anticipating the mid-summer monsoon while exploring Lake Kaibab

Location: Lake Kaibab

macro

Photo by Tam Ryan

Calla Lily, captive setting

Location: Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, captive setting

landscape

Photo by Gary Matthias

Listening the the aspens while hiking Humphreys Peak

Location: San Francisco Peaks

macro

Photo by Tam Ryan

Lily macro, captive setting

Location: Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, captive setting