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.
La Linda
The La Linda Mission is in Mexico at the border where the Stillwell Highway ends. The image was taken from the Texas side of the Rio Grande River. It shows the vastness of Big Bend.
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La Linda
The La Linda Mission is in Mexico at the border where the Stillwell Highway ends. The image was taken from the Texas side of the Rio Grande River. It shows the vastness of Big Bend.
Milky Way Over Santa Elena Canyon
Image was recorded in the early morning in April, 2016. It depicts the Milky Way as it rises over the 1500ft walls of Santa Elena Canyon!
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Milky Way Over Santa Elena Canyon
Image was recorded in the early morning in April, 2016. It depicts the Milky Way as it rises over the 1500ft walls of Santa Elena Canyon!
Cerro Castellan
On the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive heading to Santa Elena Canyon, a fantastic drive with many stops along the way.
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Cerro Castellan
On the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive heading to Santa Elena Canyon, a fantastic drive with many stops along the way.
Another fantastic Window View
This was taken looking back from along the Lost Mine Trail towards the window on a sunny day late in the morning.
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Another fantastic Window View
This was taken looking back from along the Lost Mine Trail towards the window on a sunny day late in the morning.
Looking out from the South Rim
An early morning start in the Chisos led us to the most impressive vista in the park.
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Looking out from the South Rim
An early morning start in the Chisos led us to the most impressive vista in the park.
A "Friend" at Boquillas Canyon
On our first hike at Big Bend, we found intrigue both high and low.
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A "Friend" at Boquillas Canyon
On our first hike at Big Bend, we found intrigue both high and low.
A Sunset for Homer
Our first day in the park ended with sunset at Homer Wilson's Ranch. As we took in the sights and marveled at the complete lack of sound, we knew Big Bend National Park was our special place.
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A Sunset for Homer
Our first day in the park ended with sunset at Homer Wilson's Ranch. As we took in the sights and marveled at the complete lack of sound, we knew Big Bend National Park was our special place.
Starry Perfection
Simply put, there is nothing like the night sky at Big Bend National Park.
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Starry Perfection
Simply put, there is nothing like the night sky at Big Bend National Park.
On The Window Trail
Hiking 'The Window' Trail is fun and somewhat challenging.
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On The Window Trail
Hiking 'The Window' Trail is fun and somewhat challenging.
The Window
Up close and personal view of 'The Window'.
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The Window
Up close and personal view of 'The Window'.