Big Bend Photography Competition
Explore the beauty and majesty of Big Bend National Park
What photograph have you taken that captures the timeless beauty of Big Bend National Park? Which photograph shares something about what the park means to you? Submitted photographs tell a story about your connection to Big Bend National Park. Selected photographs were included in the Bullock Museum’s exhibition, Journey Into Big Bend.
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This contest ran from February 22, 2016 to July 18, 2016.
Sunrise in the Canyon
Santa Elena Canyon lit by the first rays of the sun.
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Sunrise in the Canyon
Santa Elena Canyon lit by the first rays of the sun.
Milky Way Rising
The Milky Way rising over Casa Grande.
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Milky Way Rising
The Milky Way rising over Casa Grande.
Big Bend Moon
Heading home on September 18, 2005, the moon was setting in the west and we stopped in the middle of the road for a quick shot. It turned out to be the best photo of the trip.
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Big Bend Moon
Heading home on September 18, 2005, the moon was setting in the west and we stopped in the middle of the road for a quick shot. It turned out to be the best photo of the trip.
Elephant Tusk Dusted with Snow
After waiting out a winter snow storm in a hotel to start our backpacking trip in the Quemadas, we arrived at the trail head to this rare site. The storm had made it over the Chisos Mountains and dusted the southern part of the park.
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Elephant Tusk Dusted with Snow
After waiting out a winter snow storm in a hotel to start our backpacking trip in the Quemadas, we arrived at the trail head to this rare site. The storm had made it over the Chisos Mountains and dusted the southern part of the park.
Dugout Wells
I love that education was so important to the ranchers in the Big Bend that they established several schools, like here at Dugout Wells. The distances were so great that one teacher would ride on horseback from his ranch Sunday evenings to camp.
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Dugout Wells
I love that education was so important to the ranchers in the Big Bend that they established several schools, like here at Dugout Wells. The distances were so great that one teacher would ride on horseback from his ranch Sunday evenings to camp.
Different Views Everywhere You Look
Driving toward the west entrance and on to Study Butte. Wherever you look, something different catches your eye.
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Different Views Everywhere You Look
Driving toward the west entrance and on to Study Butte. Wherever you look, something different catches your eye.
Under Balanced Rock
A tradition we have - to kiss at every National Park we go to. Everyone knows this place, Balanced Rock on the Grapevine Hills Trail. A fine hike to a great reward.
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Under Balanced Rock
A tradition we have - to kiss at every National Park we go to. Everyone knows this place, Balanced Rock on the Grapevine Hills Trail. A fine hike to a great reward.
Into the Mountains Again
The four of us woke up while it was still dark and drove nine hours to this much talked about National Park. Our only goal was to have an outdoor adventure and forget about the stress of nursing school for two short days, and yet we discovered much more.
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Into the Mountains Again
The four of us woke up while it was still dark and drove nine hours to this much talked about National Park. Our only goal was to have an outdoor adventure and forget about the stress of nursing school for two short days, and yet we discovered much more.