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.
Coyote Cemetery
Coyote Cemetery offers a chance to appreciate the hardships and sacrifices faced by earlier settlers in the region. With a stunning view of Santa Elena Canyon beyond, you will not find it on official park maps.
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Coyote Cemetery
Coyote Cemetery offers a chance to appreciate the hardships and sacrifices faced by earlier settlers in the region. With a stunning view of Santa Elena Canyon beyond, you will not find it on official park maps.
Vino y Ventana
After a long hike up to South Rim, and encountering 2 mountain lions, what a way to end the journey relaxing with some vino, the window and sausage.
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Vino y Ventana
After a long hike up to South Rim, and encountering 2 mountain lions, what a way to end the journey relaxing with some vino, the window and sausage.
Inside Santa Elena Canyon
A close-up view inside Santa Elena Canyon looking outward.
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Inside Santa Elena Canyon
A close-up view inside Santa Elena Canyon looking outward.
Into the Gap
Canyons invoke a sense of adventure. What will we find if we explore? How will it change our reality?
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Into the Gap
Canyons invoke a sense of adventure. What will we find if we explore? How will it change our reality?
Desert Horizon
Panoramic views at every turn to make one think big and wide.
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Desert Horizon
Panoramic views at every turn to make one think big and wide.
Braving the Elements
When we humans are gone, what of our making will remain? For how long?
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Braving the Elements
When we humans are gone, what of our making will remain? For how long?
As Water in the Desert
The contrast between desert as supposedly life-less and water as life-giving comes front and center in Big Bend.
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As Water in the Desert
The contrast between desert as supposedly life-less and water as life-giving comes front and center in Big Bend.
River Bend
Near the entrance to the Santa Elena Canyon, we hit a good time of day.
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River Bend
Near the entrance to the Santa Elena Canyon, we hit a good time of day.
Trail View
Took the hike up the Santa Elena Canyon Trail. This view on the return trip made it all worth the effort.
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Trail View
Took the hike up the Santa Elena Canyon Trail. This view on the return trip made it all worth the effort.
Dreams Deferred
This old windmill was a haunting reminder of failed hopes in a difficult environment. I appreciated that the homestead remains for park visitors.
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Dreams Deferred
This old windmill was a haunting reminder of failed hopes in a difficult environment. I appreciated that the homestead remains for park visitors.