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.
Rocks of Ages
The variety of rocks and rock formations throughout the park boggled my mind. These sat together in an attractive arrangement.
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Rocks of Ages
The variety of rocks and rock formations throughout the park boggled my mind. These sat together in an attractive arrangement.
Mountains Calling
Late afternoon and I had put away my camera when we came upon this view from the Castalon/Santa Elena Junction. My camera heard the call.
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Mountains Calling
Late afternoon and I had put away my camera when we came upon this view from the Castalon/Santa Elena Junction. My camera heard the call.
Dugout Wells by Starlight
New moon Milky Way at the oasis.
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Dugout Wells by Starlight
New moon Milky Way at the oasis.
Balanced Rock
My daughter Jennifer under the Balanced Rock on the Grapevine Hills Trail on her first trip to the park. Her grandfather is a bit down the hill out of view. November 23, 2010.
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Balanced Rock
My daughter Jennifer under the Balanced Rock on the Grapevine Hills Trail on her first trip to the park. Her grandfather is a bit down the hill out of view. November 23, 2010.
Lost Mine Dawn Panorama
Several stitched shots from the Lost Mine Trail
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Lost Mine Dawn Panorama
Several stitched shots from the Lost Mine Trail
Dreaming of Mexico
My daughter Jennifer gazing off into Mexico from the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail, November 21, 2011.
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Dreaming of Mexico
My daughter Jennifer gazing off into Mexico from the Rio Grande Village Nature Trail, November 21, 2011.
Last Light on Burro Mesa
Burro Mesa, seen from near Sotol Vista as the light fades.
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Last Light on Burro Mesa
Burro Mesa, seen from near Sotol Vista as the light fades.
- Winning Entry, Round 3
Reaching for the Stars
A hearty tree reaches for the milky way from the North East Rim.
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Reaching for the Stars
A hearty tree reaches for the milky way from the North East Rim.
Sotol Silhouette
Dark skies are one of the best reasons to go to Big Bend, and Sotol VIsta skies are inky black for the new moon - save for the soft glow of the Milky Way.
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Sotol Silhouette
Dark skies are one of the best reasons to go to Big Bend, and Sotol VIsta skies are inky black for the new moon - save for the soft glow of the Milky Way.
Standing on a Mountaintop
Even the young can recognize the beauty that nature provides.
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Standing on a Mountaintop
Even the young can recognize the beauty that nature provides.