Beautiful rainbow over Elephant Head on Monday, June 20, 2022. Photo taken from my backyard. 

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is now accepting entries for its 16th annual Arizona Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest. 

One best in show and 11 first-place winners will be showcased in the 2023 calendar, which is published in the November-December 2022 issue of Arizona Wildlife Views.

To enter, use the online form at www.arizonahighways.com/photography/photo-contest to submit your Arizona wildlife photos. Each contestant may submit a maximum of three photographs (just upload each as separate submissions). 

This contest is for images of Arizona wildlife. All photos must depict wildlife native to and found in Arizona, and all photos must have been taken in Arizona settings.

The deadline is 5 p.m. (Arizona time) on Aug. 12, 2022. Winners will be announced online at www.azgfd.gov/photocontest and www.arizonahighways.com after Nov. 1, 2022.

Bill Pearson sent the Green Valley News this photo taken in the Elephant Head area of a double rainbow. Thanks, Bill!

With monsoon season finally upon us, be on the lookout for more rainbows this week. According to the National Weather Service, there are chances of rain throughout the week into the weekend. 

Do you have photos you would like to share with the community? We would love to see them. Post them to the photography group.