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.
Sundog Over the Chisos from Ghost Town Terlingua
December 2005, winter storm in the Chisos Mountains as seen from Terlingua.
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Sundog Over the Chisos from Ghost Town Terlingua
December 2005, winter storm in the Chisos Mountains as seen from Terlingua.
Castolon, Waiting on the Storm
December 29, 2005. Winter storm was approaching. The skies were amazing as was the surrounding air.
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Castolon, Waiting on the Storm
December 29, 2005. Winter storm was approaching. The skies were amazing as was the surrounding air.
Cañón
Photographed in March 2016, at the Santa Elena Canyon.
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Cañón
Photographed in March 2016, at the Santa Elena Canyon.
Room with a View
Castolon, Texas. A small settlement near the Rio Grande and Santa Elena Canyon now in Big Bend National Park.
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Room with a View
Castolon, Texas. A small settlement near the Rio Grande and Santa Elena Canyon now in Big Bend National Park.
- Winning Entry, Round 4
Oak Creek at the Window Trail Pour-off
Hike the Window trail to catch the sunset. A little water makes it even better. Don't do it alone, bring headlamps and flashlights for the hike back.
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Oak Creek at the Window Trail Pour-off
Hike the Window trail to catch the sunset. A little water makes it even better. Don't do it alone, bring headlamps and flashlights for the hike back.
Sunset at Window Pour
Hike the window trail to the pour off late in the afternoon. Hang around for sunset. Walk back with headlamps and flashlights. Don't do it alone.Hope for water over the rocks.
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Sunset at Window Pour
Hike the window trail to the pour off late in the afternoon. Hang around for sunset. Walk back with headlamps and flashlights. Don't do it alone.Hope for water over the rocks.
South Rim Sunset
Hike up, set up camp, take pictures of sunset from the South Rim. A bucket list outing.
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South Rim Sunset
Hike up, set up camp, take pictures of sunset from the South Rim. A bucket list outing.
Boquillas Landing
"Tip for the Singing Man?" "Donkey, Horse, or Truck?" "Buy a friendship bracelet?" If you're familiar with these, you've been to Boquillas. Here a horse looks out toward a building spring storm.
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Boquillas Landing
"Tip for the Singing Man?" "Donkey, Horse, or Truck?" "Buy a friendship bracelet?" If you're familiar with these, you've been to Boquillas. Here a horse looks out toward a building spring storm.
Lower Burro Mesa Pour-off
A hike back to see the Burro Mesa pour-off.
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Lower Burro Mesa Pour-off
A hike back to see the Burro Mesa pour-off.
On the Marufo Vega Trail
Overnight backpacking trip.
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On the Marufo Vega Trail
Overnight backpacking trip.