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.
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Photo by Sue Cullumber
Black-necked stilt with one chick out and three more sheltering underneath.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch.
Photo by Sue Cullumber
Black-necked stilt adult with four chicks. The chicks had been sheltering under the adult when the adult suddenly stood up, surprising all of them!
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Photo by Mark A Koster
A Snowy Egret grabs a HUGE Shad out of Chaparral Lake. The sunlight that morning really caused the Shad to show off it's Iridescent colors !
Location: Chaparral Lake, Scottsdale
Photo by Tam Ryan
American White Pelican - "Reflected Grace" An American White Pelican curves gracefully as it preens, creating an almost perfect mirror image in the still water.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
American White Pelicans - "Morning Gathering". Four American White Pelicans gather on the quiet pond as the first morning light paints the water in shimmering gold.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
American White Pelicans - "The Great Relocation" - Moving to a more lucrative fishing spot in the pond.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch - non captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Snowy Egret - “You Talkin’ to Me?” Apparently, I had the nerve to interrupt this Snowy Egret during a very serious moment. The expression says, “Do you mind? I'm busy!"
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Tam Ryan
Snowy Egret - This Snowy Egret clearly has some strong opinions! With feathers flying, bill wide open, and one eye fixed on me, I may have interrupted an important conversation with the fish.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, non-captive
Photo by Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer
Amidst a February storm, the Grand Canyon is laced in fresh white show. The snow and shifting skies add a sense of intrigue to this majestic view of canyon formations.
Location: Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim, Arizona
Photo by Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer
Our photo trek to the Superstition Mountains was interrupted by a fierce storm; a 50 year flood and State of Emergency. This image was one of our last, captured near Lost Dutchman State Park.
Location: Near Lost Dutchman State Park Entrance, Apache Junctions, Arizona
Photo by Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer
Touches of the early autumn color palette grace Oak Creek Canyon at Grasshopper Point, Sedona, Arizona.
Location: Grasshopper Point
Photo by Mark A Koster
"Mama" Quail and her 4 Chicks posing on a stack of pallets in the parking lot at SCC
Location: Scottsdale Community College