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 David Morring

Pounded by hail and wind, I weathered the elements while perched atop a mountain ridge to capture this singular bolt of lightning over Thumb Butte in Prescott, Arizona.

Location: Thumb Butte, Prescott

landscape

Photo by David Morring

While driving into Sedona at sunrise, a single hot air balloon floated above the canyon rim. I jumped out of my vehicle, hiked to a nearby ridge and captured this perfect moment.

Location: Hwy 89A outside Sedona

landscape

Photo by David Morring

Rails and crossties are the threads that quilt the tapestry of The American West. I captured one of these threads stitching through the Arizona landscape from Crookton Overpass on Old Route 66.

Location: Crookton Overpass, Old Route 66

wildlife

Photo by Rob Zint

A White Crowned Sparrow for ages at our apartment complex in Phoenix.

Location: Phoenix

wildlife

Photo by Rob Zint

A Version shows up outside of our apartment in Phoenix

Location: Phoenix

wildlife

Photo by Rob Zint

A Black Phoebe makes an appearance at Desert West Park in Phoenix.

Location: Phoenix

wildlife

Photo by Rob Zint

A Ring Necked Duck floats in water resembling an abstract painting at Desert West Park in Phoenix.

Location: Phoenix

wildlife

Photo by Rob Zint

An Anna's Hummingbird feeds from a bloom at our apartment complex in Phoenix.

Location: Phoenix

wildlife

Photo by Rob Zint

An European Starling perches at Desert West Park in Phoenix.

Location: Phoenix

wildlife

Photo by Lisa Manifold

Black-necked stilt(s) in the early morning light

Location: Gilbert Water Riparian, Gilbert

wildlife

Photo by Mark Koster

If I Could WALK on WATER Sunday Night at Chaparral Lake Mister Coot PROVING It CAN Be DONE !

Location: Chaparral Lake, Scottsdale

landscape

Photo by Jessica Fridrich

A memorable sunset over sandstone formations at White Pocket. Multi-layered cloud structure was the key ingredient for an interesting and colorful pattern in the sky that complemented the composition.

Location: White Pocket