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 Michael Kurth
Cactus flowers
Location: New River
Photo by Mark Koster
A Pair of Great Blue Herons having a heart to heart discussion on a power line !
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by Mark Koster
An Osprey seen taking a "Good Looking" Rainbow Trout for a ride at Chaparral Lake ! Cropped tight for your viewing pleasure !
Location: Chaparral Lake, Scottsdale
Photo by Michael Kurth
Horseshoe Bend
Location: Page AZ
Photo by Michael Kurth
Horseshoe Bend
Location: Page Az
Photo by Dave Nelson
Mitten's Shadow: The shadow of West Mitten Butte is cast on East Mitten Butte in Monument Valley, Arizona.
Location: Monument Valley
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
A Great Egret flying away with its recent catch!
Location: Riparian Preserve - Gilbert, Arizona
Photo by Patty Ranweiler
Male Gambel's quail are identified by their black and white facial markings, prominent black plume, and a black patch on their breast. This Quail is calling out from on top of a pile of thorny brush.
Location: Riparian Preserve - Gilbert, Arizona
Photo by Sue Cullumber
A black necked stilt adult with at least three chicks (maybe four) underneath. The chicks go under the parent for warmth and protection.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Photo by Sue Cullumber
A black necked stilt chick and reflection.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve
Photo by Ted Uihlein
Chidren watch the full moon rise over Cathedral Rock.
Location: Cathedral Rock, Sedona
Photo by Ted Uihlein
Crescent Moon Ranch on a snowy January morning.
Location: Sedona