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.
View project and entry details.
This contest ran from February 22, 2016 to July 18, 2016.
Glowing Ocotillo in Santa Elena Canyon
Looking down into the canyon bottom, an ocotillo glowing in sunrise light contrasts against the dark water of the Rio Grande.
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Glowing Ocotillo in Santa Elena Canyon
Looking down into the canyon bottom, an ocotillo glowing in sunrise light contrasts against the dark water of the Rio Grande.
- Winning Entry, Round 4
Sunset from Burro Mesa Pouroff Road
Clouds gather at sunset over the southwestern horizon to create a spectacular sunset on a late winter evening.
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Sunset from Burro Mesa Pouroff Road
Clouds gather at sunset over the southwestern horizon to create a spectacular sunset on a late winter evening.
Home Among the Thorns
This sweet nest was captured while on the Grapevine Hills Trail on the way to Balanced Rock. I'm imagining it kept a few predators away.
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Home Among the Thorns
This sweet nest was captured while on the Grapevine Hills Trail on the way to Balanced Rock. I'm imagining it kept a few predators away.
The Gateway to Big Bend
This picture of a beautiful yucca estrada was taken in the spring of 2015 along Hwy 118 as we closed in on our destination of Big Bend National Park.
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The Gateway to Big Bend
This picture of a beautiful yucca estrada was taken in the spring of 2015 along Hwy 118 as we closed in on our destination of Big Bend National Park.
A Nap at Cattail Falls
A brief catnap taken at Cattail Falls after a good hike.
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A Nap at Cattail Falls
A brief catnap taken at Cattail Falls after a good hike.
Desert Rainstorms
A storm in the desert bringing much needed moisture to the land below, desert rainstorms are a thing of beauty because they are so rare.
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Desert Rainstorms
A storm in the desert bringing much needed moisture to the land below, desert rainstorms are a thing of beauty because they are so rare.
- Winning Entry, Round 5
Strength
What a wonderful hike to Balanced Rock. Once atop the climb the view is magnificent and you can hold the world upon your shoulders.
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Strength
What a wonderful hike to Balanced Rock. Once atop the climb the view is magnificent and you can hold the world upon your shoulders.
Daniel's Ranch Winter Color
This photo was taken at the Hot Springs trailhead in Daniel's Ranch, December 2013. The cottonwoods were on fire with color.
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Daniel's Ranch Winter Color
This photo was taken at the Hot Springs trailhead in Daniel's Ranch, December 2013. The cottonwoods were on fire with color.
The Scenic Rio Grande
Image taken December 2013 hiking up from Daniels Ranch toward the Hot Springs.
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The Scenic Rio Grande
Image taken December 2013 hiking up from Daniels Ranch toward the Hot Springs.
Sunset at The Window
Sunset at The Window is perhaps the most magical in all of Big Bend. The Window is the place we hear about and want to see and the experience of a sunset is different every time we are there.
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Sunset at The Window
Sunset at The Window is perhaps the most magical in all of Big Bend. The Window is the place we hear about and want to see and the experience of a sunset is different every time we are there.