18th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest

Photograph by Jeff Kida

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.


Grand Prize
All expense 3-night stay at any ranch in the True Ranch Collection

True Ranch Logo

 

 

 

All finalist 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).

The submission deadline has passed.

FacebookX

Status message


The submission period for the 18th Annual Arizona Highways Photo Contest has closed. The finalists will be announced soon.
Displaying 313 - 324 of 3333
landscape

Photo by Steve Henry

November 16th, 2025 after sunset view from the Broadway Trailhead in Apache Junction

Location: Apache Junction

wildlife

Photo by William Lassiter

Hungry eyes...

Location: Carefree

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

wildlife

Photo by Lindsay zingg

A raven explores the dusty remnants behind Tortilla Flat’s old saloon on the Apache Trail.

Location: Tortilla Flat, Apache Trail

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

wildlife

Photo by Rebecca Craig

The newest member of the Salt River Horses with a curious look in his eyes with the warm desert sunlight comforting him.

Location: Goldfield Ranch AZ

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Lindsay Zingg

A towering multi-armed saguaro stands beneath the rising moon at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead, McDowell Sonoran Preserve.

Location: Tom's Thumb Trailhead, Mcdowell Sonoran Preserve

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

landscape

Photo by Josh Lien

Location: Saguaro National Park

wildlife

Photo by Heather C Markham-Creasman

A juvenile Great Blue Heron which had left the nest too early had found safety in a nearby low olive tree. The unusual angle made it feel like an "Awkward Yearbook Photo".

Location: Sun Lakes, Arizona