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.
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This contest ran from February 22, 2016 to July 18, 2016.
Foggy morning
This was the view as we were descending the Lost Mines Trail. The fog was moving in interesting patterns.
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Foggy morning
This was the view as we were descending the Lost Mines Trail. The fog was moving in interesting patterns.
Hiking Lost Mines
Big Bend offers so many wonderful trails and Lost Mines is one of my favorites. This particular morning started off cold and foggy.
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Hiking Lost Mines
Big Bend offers so many wonderful trails and Lost Mines is one of my favorites. This particular morning started off cold and foggy.
Greater Earless Lizard
While hiking the Grapevine Hills trail, I came across this lizard and it was fascinating to watch.
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Greater Earless Lizard
While hiking the Grapevine Hills trail, I came across this lizard and it was fascinating to watch.
Rio Grande Village Nature trail
On this hike, you can see excellent overlooks to Mexico. Here they are restoring the marsh for birds and other wildlife. A peaceful place to stop.
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Rio Grande Village Nature trail
On this hike, you can see excellent overlooks to Mexico. Here they are restoring the marsh for birds and other wildlife. A peaceful place to stop.
Canyon Trailhead at the Mexican Border
It was a quiet, damp, and overcast day at the park that was spent mostly in 4-wheel drive. The view entering the canyon was staggering and impressive. This was just one of many enchanting moments on our journey.
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Canyon Trailhead at the Mexican Border
It was a quiet, damp, and overcast day at the park that was spent mostly in 4-wheel drive. The view entering the canyon was staggering and impressive. This was just one of many enchanting moments on our journey.
Harvesting Acorns in the Chisos
This Acorn Woodpecker was part of a hard-working pair who were harvesting in the Chisos Mountains in August 2014.
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Harvesting Acorns in the Chisos
This Acorn Woodpecker was part of a hard-working pair who were harvesting in the Chisos Mountains in August 2014.
Desert Cottontail
This Desert Cottontail was waiting for me to take his picture near the campground at the Rio Grande Village in August 2014.
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Desert Cottontail
This Desert Cottontail was waiting for me to take his picture near the campground at the Rio Grande Village in August 2014.
White-Winged Dove in the Chisos
This White-Winged Dove was a regular visitor to my cabin in the Chisos Mountains in August 2014.
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White-Winged Dove in the Chisos
This White-Winged Dove was a regular visitor to my cabin in the Chisos Mountains in August 2014.
Mexican Jay
This Mexican Jay was a regular visitor to my cabin at the Chisos Mountains Lodge in August 2014.
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Mexican Jay
This Mexican Jay was a regular visitor to my cabin at the Chisos Mountains Lodge in August 2014.
Storm in the Window
After a hot August morning exploring the lowlands, I returned to the Chisos Mountains Lodge for lunch, and found this thunderstorm brewing in the Window.
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Storm in the Window
After a hot August morning exploring the lowlands, I returned to the Chisos Mountains Lodge for lunch, and found this thunderstorm brewing in the Window.