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.
Springtime
While hiking to the Hot Springs, I came upon this beautiful flower with a bee on it. I am constantly amazed at the flora in Big Bend.
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Springtime
While hiking to the Hot Springs, I came upon this beautiful flower with a bee on it. I am constantly amazed at the flora in Big Bend.
Hiking the Window Trail
One of my favorite trails to hike.
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Hiking the Window Trail
One of my favorite trails to hike.
Santa Elena Canyon
When I enter the park and see Santa Elena Canyon, I am always in awe of it's beauty and majesty.
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Santa Elena Canyon
When I enter the park and see Santa Elena Canyon, I am always in awe of it's beauty and majesty.
Morning Paint Strokes
Early morning shoot. I had waited since the sun came up and only had ten minutes to get the shot before the sun got too high.
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Morning Paint Strokes
Early morning shoot. I had waited since the sun came up and only had ten minutes to get the shot before the sun got too high.
- Winning Entry, Round 2
The Javelina
This was a Javelina that darted across the road just before the Visitor's Center heading to Marathon. He didn't look too happy that I was watching him.
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The Javelina
This was a Javelina that darted across the road just before the Visitor's Center heading to Marathon. He didn't look too happy that I was watching him.
Perched in the Window
This was taken on our February 2016 hike on the Window Trail. While most pictures are taken from a distance as the sun sets in the Window, this one is right there in the valley of the "V". This is the Window close up.
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Perched in the Window
This was taken on our February 2016 hike on the Window Trail. While most pictures are taken from a distance as the sun sets in the Window, this one is right there in the valley of the "V". This is the Window close up.
Tufted Tit Mouse on Window Trail
This is a little tufted tit mouse we found on the Window Trail. This little guy was determined to break that nut.
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Tufted Tit Mouse on Window Trail
This is a little tufted tit mouse we found on the Window Trail. This little guy was determined to break that nut.
Top of Lost Mine Trail
This was taken during our February 2016 hike to the top of the Lost Mine Trail. We also saw a family of bears on the way back down.
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Top of Lost Mine Trail
This was taken during our February 2016 hike to the top of the Lost Mine Trail. We also saw a family of bears on the way back down.
Lost Mine Trail Through the Branches
This picture was taken near the top of the Lost Mine Trail during our February 2016 visit to Big Bend.
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Lost Mine Trail Through the Branches
This picture was taken near the top of the Lost Mine Trail during our February 2016 visit to Big Bend.
Santa Elena Canyon
Peeking into the Santa Elena Canyon on a beautiful February day.
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Santa Elena Canyon
Peeking into the Santa Elena Canyon on a beautiful February day.