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.
Storm Over the Chisos
View of a storm over the Chisos Mountains, March 2015. I was staying at the Puerto Rico mine, five miles south of the Rio Grande, near Boquillas Canyon. I was doing research on the history of the mines and the tramway.
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Storm Over the Chisos
View of a storm over the Chisos Mountains, March 2015. I was staying at the Puerto Rico mine, five miles south of the Rio Grande, near Boquillas Canyon. I was doing research on the history of the mines and the tramway.
Anchor Station for the Cable Leading to the Ore Terminal
In 1910, a six mile cable began operating between Boquillas and Big Bend, hauling ore into Texas from the Puerto Rico mine and others five miles south of the river. This is the photo of an anchor station.
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Anchor Station for the Cable Leading to the Ore Terminal
In 1910, a six mile cable began operating between Boquillas and Big Bend, hauling ore into Texas from the Puerto Rico mine and others five miles south of the river. This is the photo of an anchor station.
Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail
A great hike full of fantastic color and rock formations.
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Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail
A great hike full of fantastic color and rock formations.
Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail
Did not make it to the pouroff this time because recent rains caused thick overgrowth on the trail and way afraid to lose my way, but took so many great pictures in this are because the rock here is fantastic with so many different colors.
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Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail
Did not make it to the pouroff this time because recent rains caused thick overgrowth on the trail and way afraid to lose my way, but took so many great pictures in this are because the rock here is fantastic with so many different colors.
The Castelon Area
Taken near the Castelon Store, a favorite stop for lunch on the way to Santa Elena Canyon.
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The Castelon Area
Taken near the Castelon Store, a favorite stop for lunch on the way to Santa Elena Canyon.
Ocotillo in Bloom
Took this on a recent trip to Big Bend. Liked the little spider floating near by. These blooms were so pretty on such a dangerous plant.
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Ocotillo in Bloom
Took this on a recent trip to Big Bend. Liked the little spider floating near by. These blooms were so pretty on such a dangerous plant.
Prickly Pear Bloom
A close up of the lovely, true yellow rose of Texas.
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Prickly Pear Bloom
A close up of the lovely, true yellow rose of Texas.
Prickly Pears Have Bloomed
Prickly pear cactus explode in blooms, but the flowers are unfortunately, short lived.
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Prickly Pears Have Bloomed
Prickly pear cactus explode in blooms, but the flowers are unfortunately, short lived.
Cacti From Outer Space
A decidedly alien stand of prickly pear near the Lost Mine trailhead.
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Cacti From Outer Space
A decidedly alien stand of prickly pear near the Lost Mine trailhead.
Blue Sky and Big Clouds Over the Chisos
Looking north toward the Chisos range on a beautiful March afternoon.
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Blue Sky and Big Clouds Over the Chisos
Looking north toward the Chisos range on a beautiful March afternoon.