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 Rebecca M. Chavez

Lupine at Sunset. This beauty was enjoying the sun at the East Fork of the Black River.

Location: East

wildlife

Photo by Rebecca M. Chavez

Chillaxing! These turtles were stretched out enjoying the sun. The Red Dragonflies are in abundance at the park.

Location: Aqua Caliente Park, Tucson

wildlife

Photo by Rebecca M. Chavez

Always nice to share! This Great Blue Heron and turtle were sharing a tree limb, attempting to cool off from the Tucson heat.

Location: Aqua Caliente Park, Tucson

landscape

Photo by Rebecca M. Chavez

The beautiful Santa Rita Mountains from Empire Ranch, which is a working cattle ranch for more than 150 years.

Location: Empire Ranch, 10 miles N of Sonoita

wildlife

Photo by Rebecca M. Chavez

Time to clean up for the day. This Green Heron was pruning itself at one of the ponds at Aqua Caliente Park in Tucson

Location: Aqua Caliente Park, Tucson

landscape

Photo by Rebecca M. Chavez

Summer monsoon downpour! This storm brought wind, rain and dust to the desert. The view is from the Kitt Peak Observatory near Tucson.

Location: Kitt Peak Observatory

landscape

Photo by Rebecca M. Chavez

Dust storm! Summer monsoons bring wind, rain and lots of dust to the desert. This view is from the parking lot at the Kitt Peak Observatory, which reopened to the pubic recently.

Location: Kitt Peak Observatory

landscape

Photo by Rebecca M. Chavez

Dust, wind and rain work their way through the Old Pueblo. View is from Kitt Peak Obervatory parking lot.

Location: Kitt Peak Observatory

wildlife

Photo by Rebecca M. Chavez

Great Egret enjoying sunset at Aqua Caliente Park in Tucson

Location: Aqua Caliente Park, Tucson

wildlife

Photo by Kelley Wolfe

Curious Bobcat Kitten high up in a tree.

Location: Oro Valley, Arizona

wildlife

Photo by Kelley Wolfe

Sleeping bobcat kitten.

Location: Oro Valley, Arizona

wildlife

Photo by Kelley Wolfe

Shared love of a Bobcat Mom and Kitten.

Location: Oro Valley, Arizona