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.
Basin Snow
Snowed on while camping in the Chisos Basin.
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Basin Snow
Snowed on while camping in the Chisos Basin.
Anonymous from the series Middle of Somewhere
An abandoned home undergoing renovation in the Ghost Town of Terlingua.
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Anonymous from the series Middle of Somewhere
An abandoned home undergoing renovation in the Ghost Town of Terlingua.
Dawn, South Rim
Sunrise from the South Rim, backpacking strictly to inhale, to revel in the ear ringing silence.
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Dawn, South Rim
Sunrise from the South Rim, backpacking strictly to inhale, to revel in the ear ringing silence.
- Winning Entry, Round 3
The Chisos Basin
While camping at the Chisos Basin Campground, one can just walk around the campground and great photos can be found.
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The Chisos Basin
While camping at the Chisos Basin Campground, one can just walk around the campground and great photos can be found.
Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park
The majestic Santa Elena Canyon at Big Bend National Park.
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Santa Elena Canyon, Big Bend National Park
The majestic Santa Elena Canyon at Big Bend National Park.
Peace
I fell in love with myself when I took a course that required a week long trip to Big Bend National Park. Ever since that adventure, I have been infatuated and nothing has ever compared to it. It's just the way Big Bend speaks to me. So at peace.
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Peace
I fell in love with myself when I took a course that required a week long trip to Big Bend National Park. Ever since that adventure, I have been infatuated and nothing has ever compared to it. It's just the way Big Bend speaks to me. So at peace.
Grey Fox Making a Quick Visit
As I was enjoying my dinner on the back porch of my room at the Chisos Mountains Lodge, this Gray Fox came trotting around the corner. Fortunately, he paused just long enough for me to snap his photo.
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Grey Fox Making a Quick Visit
As I was enjoying my dinner on the back porch of my room at the Chisos Mountains Lodge, this Gray Fox came trotting around the corner. Fortunately, he paused just long enough for me to snap his photo.
Texas Brown Tarantula Making His Exit
While waiting for the sunset at the Sotol Vista, I noticed this Texas Brown Tarantula scampering across the parking lot. Because he was in such a hurry, I was only able to photograph his departure.
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Texas Brown Tarantula Making His Exit
While waiting for the sunset at the Sotol Vista, I noticed this Texas Brown Tarantula scampering across the parking lot. Because he was in such a hurry, I was only able to photograph his departure.
Blue Mountains
Every time I go to Big Bend, everything looks new and different. I always encourage people to come to Big Bend to experience its vastness and beauty.
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Blue Mountains
Every time I go to Big Bend, everything looks new and different. I always encourage people to come to Big Bend to experience its vastness and beauty.
Lost Mines Morning
This was my first time to hike the Lost Mines trail and it was a foggy and cold morning. I love this trail.
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Lost Mines Morning
This was my first time to hike the Lost Mines trail and it was a foggy and cold morning. I love this trail.