19th Annual Arizona Highways Online Photo Contest
Photograph by Jeff Kida
TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT
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 2027 Arizona Highways Photography Contest.
Winning photographs will be published online and in the September 2027 issue. In addition, the grand-prize winner will receive accommodations for four nights for two guests at the Circle Z Ranch, a guest ranch in Patagonia, Arizona.
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 read the OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries to the contest.
GALLERY
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Photo by Isabel Guerra Clark
I scrambled down the cliff in the opposite side and matched the reflection with the rocks in the foreground.
I waited a few minutes post sunset until the light was right and shot this 4 shot panorama
Location: Bull Dog Cliffs, Goldfields, AZ
Photo by Tam Ryan
Coyote - "The Standoff". A coyote couple walked by 30-40 feet away from me as I photographed birds from my camp chair. The male stopped to watch me for 20-30 seconds, then left when I stood up.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Great Blue Heron and Double-crested Cormorant - "The Perch Dispute" Facing off over the coveted top spot on a tall man-made perch, each seemingly determined to claim the high ground.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Mallard Ducks- "Drifting Through the Mist". In the soft light of early morning, a group of Mallards drifts quietly through the mist-covered waters of a local pond.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Mallard Ducks- "Drifting Through the Mist". In the soft light of early morning, a group of Mallards drifts quietly through the mist-covered waters of a local pond, surrounded by delicate reflections.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Mark A Koster
A young Coatimundi looking for the Perfect Pindo palm Fruit !
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Photo by Tam Ryan
American Avocet Chick - "Reflections of Innocence" In the quiet light of early morning, an American Avocet chick takes its first steps through the shallow waters of the pond.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Long-billed Dowitchers - "An Elegant Arrival" The soft morning light transforms the scene into a delicate dance of birds and reflections.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
American White Pelican - "Ripples of Morning". An American White Pelican stands quietly in the still morning water, surrounded by concentric ripples and a shimmering reflection.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
American White Pelican and Neotropic Cormorant The Chase - The Pelican chases after the Cormorant for the fish that it just captured.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
American White Pelican
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Kathy Ritter
Beaver and baby forage for food
Location: Black River