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.
Chisos from Santa Elena Canyon
A look back to the Chisos from the observation platform. The couple walked into the picture and placed the landscape into perspective.
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Chisos from Santa Elena Canyon
A look back to the Chisos from the observation platform. The couple walked into the picture and placed the landscape into perspective.
- Winning Entry, Round 4
Chisos Con Rio
Chisos Mountain sunset with the Rio Grande in the foreground.
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Chisos Con Rio
Chisos Mountain sunset with the Rio Grande in the foreground.
Volcanic Tuff on Maxwell Scenic Drive
Always a great drive, something scenic every 100 yards. Hard to not stop and just take it all in.
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Volcanic Tuff on Maxwell Scenic Drive
Always a great drive, something scenic every 100 yards. Hard to not stop and just take it all in.
Layers
Taken from the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
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Layers
Taken from the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
Badlands close to Castolon
Sometimes the most desolate looking desert can be the most beautiful. This day was one of those days. To me this shows the true beauty of the Chihuahuan desert. Taken on a cold winter day in November 2014.
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Badlands close to Castolon
Sometimes the most desolate looking desert can be the most beautiful. This day was one of those days. To me this shows the true beauty of the Chihuahuan desert. Taken on a cold winter day in November 2014.
View from the Rim
At times, when the weather, atmosphere and time of day is just right, the view from the South Rim can take on an otherworldly appearance. Taken October 10, 2015.
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View from the Rim
At times, when the weather, atmosphere and time of day is just right, the view from the South Rim can take on an otherworldly appearance. Taken October 10, 2015.
Down on the Border, Down Mexico Way
One foot in Mexico and the other in Texas.
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Down on the Border, Down Mexico Way
One foot in Mexico and the other in Texas.
6:24 AM and the Only Sound is Flowing of the River
Santa Elena in the minutes before dawn
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6:24 AM and the Only Sound is Flowing of the River
Santa Elena in the minutes before dawn
Through The Looking Glass
View of the tunnel on the road to Boquillos.
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Through The Looking Glass
View of the tunnel on the road to Boquillos.
Chisos Basin
View of Chisos Basin from the east
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Chisos Basin
View of Chisos Basin from the east