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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wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

A Coatimundi taking a nap in a Pecan Tree !

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

A Coatimundi is seen smelling and touching his next pecan nut for breakfast !

Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ

macro

Photo by Darrell

Sky over Yuma after Space x launch

Location: Yuma Arizona

landscape

Photo by Bret Edge

Winter storm clouds swirl around the highest points of the iconic skyline of the Superstition Mountains as tall cholla cactus look on at Lost Dutchman State Park.

Location: Lost Dutchman State Park

landscape

Photo by Bret Edge

The Colorado River flows around Horseshoe Bend below a striking sunrise sky near Page, Arizona.

Location: Horseshoe Bend

landscape

Photo by Bret Edge

On a cold winter day, the sun graces the Second Wave with warm light at sunset, illuminating the taffy-like sandstone standing before a shaded background cliff.

Location: Coyote Buttes, The Second Wave

macro

Photo by Bret Edge

Blue sky and warm autumn leaves reflect in bubbles forming on Pine Creek to create a colorful natural abstract at Tonto Natural Bridge.

Location: Pine Creek, Tonto Natural Bridge

landscape

Photo by Bret Edge

Water falling from Tonto Natural Bridge is backlit by the sun and framed by the massive span of rock on an autumn day near Payson, Arizona.

Location: Tonto Natural Bridge

macro

Photo by Bret Edge

Cradled by smaller leaves floating in a calm pool on Horton Creek, a large, rust colored Arizona sycamore leaf stands in sharp contrast.

Location: Horton Creek

macro

Photo by Bret Edge

A fallen Arizona sycamore leaf is suspended in the cool waters of Wet Beaver Creek, itself reflecting the cool blue sky and warm fall colors of nearby trees.

Location: Wet Beaver Creek

landscape

Photo by Bret Edge

A prickly pear cactus poses for a portrait before pink granite rocks in the Dragoon Mountains.

Location: Dragoon Mountains

landscape

Photo by Bret Edge

At the end of a winter day, a small waterfall cascades over granite in Romero Canyon near Tucson, Arizona.

Location: Romero Canyon, Santa Catalina Mountains