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.
Grand Prize
All expense 3-night stay at any ranch in the True Ranch Collection
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.
GALLERY
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Photo by Michael Ring
Arizona black rattlesnakes (C. cerberus) are basically endemic to our state. This stunning individual was found in a Sinagua ruin just north of Phoenix.
Location: Black Canyon City
Photo by John Byerly
A shot of comet Neowise amongst Saguaro cactuses from October, 2024
Location: Marana, Tucson
Photo by Paul Floyd
Silhouette of a Desert big horn sheep from Papago Park in Phoenix, AZ
Location: Papago Park Phoenix, AZ
Photo by William Lassiter
Crazy lightning storm in Carefree.
Location: Carefree
Photo by Ben Akers
The Silver Creek flows the Silver Creek Fish Hatchery near Show Low Arizona.
Location: Show Low Arizona - Silver Creek Fish Hatchery
Photo by Keith Sword
Fulvous Whistling Ducks take flight in late November
Location: Gilbert
Photo by John Byerly
A photograph of myself pointing up at comet Neowise on October 15, 2024
Location: Marana, Tucson
Photo by Michael Ring
On November 11, 2025, Arizona’s night sky came to life with a vibrant solar storm. This phenomenon made me wonder what our native wildlife experiences during these rare events.
Location: Cave creek
Photo by Ben Akers
Rainbow Over The Mountains near Cave Creek Regional Park in Cave Creek, Arizona After A Brief Monsoon Storm.
Location: Cave Creek, Arizona
Photo by William Lassiter
Lightning frames a saguaro in Carefree, AZ
Location: Carefree
Photo by Ben Akers
Overlook of Theodore Roosevelt Lake in Central Arizona At Sunset.
Location: Roosevelt Lake / Tonto National Forest