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.
Prickly Pear Bloom in a Shadow of Pink
The composition of this bloom against the pink of the prickly paddle, and the not yet blooming "partner bloom" to its left is a perfect example of the many colors of Big Bend.
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Prickly Pear Bloom in a Shadow of Pink
The composition of this bloom against the pink of the prickly paddle, and the not yet blooming "partner bloom" to its left is a perfect example of the many colors of Big Bend.
Coyote On The Side Of The Road
I saw this lone coyote near a visitor area within Big Bend
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Coyote On The Side Of The Road
I saw this lone coyote near a visitor area within Big Bend
Rafting on the Rio Grande
Those are our friends ahead of us on the Rio Grande rafting trip.
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Rafting on the Rio Grande
Those are our friends ahead of us on the Rio Grande rafting trip.
Snowy Egret on the shores of the Rio Grande
One of many examples of unusual wildlife on the Rio Grande--the Snowy Egret.
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Snowy Egret on the shores of the Rio Grande
One of many examples of unusual wildlife on the Rio Grande--the Snowy Egret.
Cliffs Along the Rio Grande
USA - Mexico border. The Rio Grande at Big Bend National Park as we drift along in our river raft.
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Cliffs Along the Rio Grande
USA - Mexico border. The Rio Grande at Big Bend National Park as we drift along in our river raft.
Sunset in Big Bend
I love the black and white contrast of this sunset. We normally look for color, but this was so different....like a silhouette.
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Sunset in Big Bend
I love the black and white contrast of this sunset. We normally look for color, but this was so different....like a silhouette.
Cliff Swallow Homes
Tiny swallows make their homes on these beautiful creamy rugged cliffs of Big Bend.
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Cliff Swallow Homes
Tiny swallows make their homes on these beautiful creamy rugged cliffs of Big Bend.
Majestic Cliffs
These interesting cliffs show beautiful shadows.
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Majestic Cliffs
These interesting cliffs show beautiful shadows.
Strawberry Pitaya Bloom
This close up shows the inner beauty of the many Strawberry Pitayas that dance at Big Bend.
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Strawberry Pitaya Bloom
This close up shows the inner beauty of the many Strawberry Pitayas that dance at Big Bend.
Eagle Claw Cactus in Bloom
This picture combines the pure beauty of the red bloom with the ruggedness of the desert perfectly.
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Eagle Claw Cactus in Bloom
This picture combines the pure beauty of the red bloom with the ruggedness of the desert perfectly.