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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Photo by Tracie Joyner

This shot transforms an ordinary cactus into an abstract masterpiece, highlighting intricate details often overlooked. Even the smallest elements of nature can exhibit extraordinary artistry.

Location: Sedona, Coconino National Forest

landscape

Photo by Tracie Joyner

While hiking through Upper Dry Creek in the Coconino National Forest, I stumbled upon a literal “Land Scape,” the remnants of a prickly pear cactus that’s clearly mastered the art of camouflage.

Location: Upper Dry Creek, Coconino National Forest

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Photo by Chris Goulet

Mount Elder looks over Flagstaff on Nov. 29 2024. A full spectrum modified Canon 5D III and a Kolari Vision IR Chrome filter emulate the look of Kodak Aerochrome film.

Location: City Overlook, Flagstaff

landscape

Photo by Tracie Joyner

Hiking the Baldwin Trail in the Coconino National Forest led me to the epitome of a “Land Scape.” In a puddle among the rocks, I found a perfect reflection of Cathedral Rock looming in the distance.

Location: Baldwin Trail, Coconino National Forest

landscape

Photo by Tracie Joyner

In the heart of the Coconino National Forest, I captured this serene view of Cathedral Rock under a pristine blue sky, framed by an ancient juniper tree with its twisted, gnarly branches.

Location: Sedona, Coconino National Forest

landscape

Photo by Chris Goulet

Pine trees sit above Highway 89 between Flagstaff and Sedona on Nov. 28, 2024. A full spectrum modified Canon 5D III and a Kolari Vision IR Chrome filter emulate the look of Kodak Aerochrome film.

Location: Sedona

landscape

Photo by Chris Goulet

A view of Humphrey's Peak on Nov. 28, 2024. A full spectrum modified Canon 5D III and a Kolari Vision IR Chrome filter emulate the look of Kodak Aerochrome film.

Location: Flagstaff

landscape

Photo by Chris Goulet

A group of Saguaro sit on a hill in Black Canyon City on Nov. 27, 2024. A full spectrum modified Canon 5D III and a Kolari Vision IR Chrome filter emulate the look of Kodak Aerochrome film.

Location: I17, Black Canyon City

wildlife

Photo by Sean Forrest

Vermillion Flycatcher perched next to a spider's web.

Location: Indian Bend Park, Tempe, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Sean Forrest

Black Phoebe basking in the morning sunlight.

Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ

landscape

Photo by Scott Shelton

4:06 pm. Pre-Sunset over Kinnikinick Lake on 11/30/2024.

Location: Kinnikinick Lake

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Photo by Sean Forrest

Greater Roadrunner with breakfast.

Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ