18th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest
Photograph by Jeff Kida
TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
Every month, we showcase some of the most talented photographers in the world. Now it's your turn to join the ranks. Enter your favorite photo in the 2026 Arizona Highways Photography Contest.
The winning photographs will be published online and in our September 2026 issue.
Please view OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries.
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).
GALLERY
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Photo by Mark Koster
An Argentine Giant Cactus Bloom in Aoril 2025. These cactus blooms only occur for a couple days each year.
Location: Chaparral Park, Scottsdale
Photo by Jeffery Hudson
Sunset at Superstition Mountains, Arizona.
Lost Dutchman State Park
Location: Lost Dutchman State Park
Photo by Tom Stahl
Just after sunset from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
Location: South rim of Grand Canyon
Photo by Tom Stahl
Kayaking on Lake Powell
Location: Lake Powell
Photo by Tom Stahl
A swirl looking up at the sky in Antelope Canyon
Location: Antelope Canyon
Photo by Douglas Coxon
Adult bald eagle in takeoff mode
Location: Glendale
Photo by Tom Stahl
"The Ear", a colorful formation in Antelope Canyon, Arizona,
Location: Antelope Canyon
Photo by tom white
Grandparent night outon Oak Creek Country Club's 7th green. On the left is Grandmother Fairway 9 years old, center is Angel 10 months old(their son Taylor daughter) and Grandfather Robby 10 years old
Location: Village of Oak Creek
Photo by tom white
Night Time Cactus
Location: Village of Oak Creek
Photo by tom white
Sun breaks out over Courthouse Butte
Location: Shot from Red Rock Loop 8 miles away from Courthouse Butte during an August Monsoon
Photo by Joe Freedman
The backway to crown king. Very unseasonable snow storm a few years ago the day after thanksgiving
This turned into a major adventure and thank god not a disaster
Location: The four wheel drive road that goes up the back side of Crown King
Photo by Joe Freedman
Cave Creek sunset
Location: Cave Creek