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).
GALLERY
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Photo by Vuletich
Bobcat traversing the steep canyon walls of the lake
Location: Canyon Lake
Photo by Lisa M. Daniels
As the desert sun dipped low, this burrowing owl lifted its wings in a golden embrace of light — a fleeting moment of beauty and vigilance shared between devoted partners at their nesting burrow.
Location: Eloy, AZ
Photo by Vuletich
Bald Eagle
Location: Canyon Lake
Photo by Mark Harriman
Predawn light highlights the desert and mountains
Location: Near Gold Field, Lower Salt River
Photo by Mark Harriman
Nonbreeding White-faced Ibis take flight just as the sun rises
Location: Bridge at Riparian Preserve
Photo by Annette Leu
Salt River Wild Horses
Location: Tonto National Forest
Photo by Denneen Peterson
While I took macro photographs these white flowers, I heard a loud buzzing. As I paused to identify the source of the sound, this hummingbird zipped around and in front of me for several minutes.
Location: Horse Springs Campground at the East Fork of the Black River
Photo by Denneen Peterson
During graduation weekend at the University of Arizona, students bring their parents to Windy Point to watch the sunset.
Location: Windy Point, Catalina Mountains, Tucson, Arizona
Photo by Denneen Peterson
The Milky Way moved across the southern Arizona sky.
Location: Saguaro National Park, West Unit, near Red Mountain Visitor Center, west of Tucson
Photo by Denneen Peterson
This bighorn ram sports the latest in wildlife tracking technology while grazing and watching me.
Location: East Fork of the Black River, near Horse Springs Campground
Photo by Denneen Peterson
These Bighorn ewes grazed near the East Fork of the Black River, but one kept her eyes on me.
Location: East Fork of the Black River.
Photo by Denneen Peterson
This Great Blue Heron stood with his feet in the East Fork of the Black River at Buffalo Crossing. He is a most patient hunter.
Location: East Fork of the Black River at Buffalo Crossing