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.
Exploring Santa Elena
Two explorers head up-river into Santa Elena Canyon
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Exploring Santa Elena
Two explorers head up-river into Santa Elena Canyon
Big Bend Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm rolls across Tule Mountain towards Sotol Vista.
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Big Bend Thunderstorm
A thunderstorm rolls across Tule Mountain towards Sotol Vista.
- Winning Entry, Round 4
Sotol Vista Shower
A summer thunderstorm approaches.
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Sotol Vista Shower
A summer thunderstorm approaches.
Big Bend Landscape
Morning shot of the Chisos.
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Big Bend Landscape
Morning shot of the Chisos.
Horses at the Rio Grande
The mother seemed to be trying to show the colt something, as she raised and lowered her hoof into the water, with a backdrop including Santa Elena Canyon. It was a quintessential Big Bend scene in my experience.
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Horses at the Rio Grande
The mother seemed to be trying to show the colt something, as she raised and lowered her hoof into the water, with a backdrop including Santa Elena Canyon. It was a quintessential Big Bend scene in my experience.
True Infinity
The Milky Way rises over the silhouette of the Chisos Mountains.
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True Infinity
The Milky Way rises over the silhouette of the Chisos Mountains.
Every step you take - I'll be watching you
This Mexican Fox was shadowing me while hiking the Boquillas Canyon trail.
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Every step you take - I'll be watching you
This Mexican Fox was shadowing me while hiking the Boquillas Canyon trail.
Star Trails Over Santa Elena
Processed using 200 of the 850 shots taken during a 7 hour time-lapse, this star trails shot captures some of the mystery I felt overnight at the Santa Elena Canyon overlook. It was transformative.
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Star Trails Over Santa Elena
Processed using 200 of the 850 shots taken during a 7 hour time-lapse, this star trails shot captures some of the mystery I felt overnight at the Santa Elena Canyon overlook. It was transformative.
Santa Elena Under the Stars
From a 7 hour time-lapse series, this shot shows that the stars over Big Bend are big and bright.
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Santa Elena Under the Stars
From a 7 hour time-lapse series, this shot shows that the stars over Big Bend are big and bright.
Big Bend Moonscape
Geodes scattered among hills of volcanic tuff.
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Big Bend Moonscape
Geodes scattered among hills of volcanic tuff.