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 Michelle Calcagno

A beautiful swallowtail butterfly on a purple thistle flower along a trail at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Location: North Rim of the Grand Canyon

landscape

Photo by Julian Navarrete

My friend Nathan, who lives just across the street from the park entrance hung out with me after we drove through Monument Valley. Impeccable timing as we got back to the top as the moon was rising.

Location: Monument Valley

landscape

Photo by Brittny Ann

The sun shining on the canyon walls of West Fork Trail! With beautiful fall foliage!

Location: West Fork Trailhead, Sedona

macro

Photo by Bay

Beautiful cacti in a sunlit desert garden - Phoenix, Arizona.

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

landscape

Photo by James Punderson

Roadside View in Monument Valley

Location: Monument Valley

wildlife

Photo by Melody Mellinger

Spiny Lizard among rocks and fallen flowers.

Location: Wickenburg, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Melody Mellinger

Costa's Hummingbird perched on green leaf.

Location: Morristown, Arizona

wildlife

Photo by Melody Mellinger

A Desert Cottontail Rabbit photographed near Wickenburg, Arizona.

Location: Wickenburg, AZ

landscape

Photo by Marti Huzarski

Winter sunset at Whitewater Draw with the last few Sandhill Cranes flying in to roost for the night. Arizona sunsets are especially brilliant in the winter and the beauty and tranquility are captured.

Location: Whitewater Draw, McNeal, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Marti Huzarski

Sandhill Cranes feeding and gathering before sunset. Lots of antics to gain the attention of females, including flapping wings, jumping and splashing in the water, and courtship posturing.

Location: Whitewater Draw, McNeal, AZ

wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

The Stunning Ferruginous Hawk flys right by !

Location: Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community

wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

THe Stunning Ferruginous Hawk taking off from it's power pole perch !

Location: Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community