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.
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This contest ran from February 22, 2016 to July 18, 2016.
Castolon Peak
This image was taken around 5 a.m.It is silhouetted by the moon, and Milky Way.
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Castolon Peak
This image was taken around 5 a.m.It is silhouetted by the moon, and Milky Way.
- Winning Entry, Round 1
Hoodoo and Moon
This was taken on a January morning during a hike that began in the pre dawn hours. The moon was conveniently juxtaposed to the sandstone formation in the hoodoos.
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Hoodoo and Moon
This was taken on a January morning during a hike that began in the pre dawn hours. The moon was conveniently juxtaposed to the sandstone formation in the hoodoos.
Cirrus Clouds from Grapevine Hills
Taken on a hike in Grapevine Hills with cirrus clouds advancing from the south.
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Cirrus Clouds from Grapevine Hills
Taken on a hike in Grapevine Hills with cirrus clouds advancing from the south.
Evening Boulder in Grapevine Hills
This was taken on an evening hike in January 2016. Subject was found on a short climb off the trail to the east not far from where you begin the final 1/4 mile climb up to the balanced rock.
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Evening Boulder in Grapevine Hills
This was taken on an evening hike in January 2016. Subject was found on a short climb off the trail to the east not far from where you begin the final 1/4 mile climb up to the balanced rock.
Clouds over Del Carmen
A front was coming into the area and there was a nice display of clouds over the Sierra Del Carmen.
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Clouds over Del Carmen
A front was coming into the area and there was a nice display of clouds over the Sierra Del Carmen.
Winter Storm over Chisos Mountains
I was on the River Road East and noticed this display of clouds covering the southern portion of the Chisos Mountains.
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Winter Storm over Chisos Mountains
I was on the River Road East and noticed this display of clouds covering the southern portion of the Chisos Mountains.
- Winning Entry, Round 2
Cross on Mariscal Canyon Rim
I've been to the Mariscal Canyon Rim three times in over 30 years going to the park. I took this in January 2016 .
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Cross on Mariscal Canyon Rim
I've been to the Mariscal Canyon Rim three times in over 30 years going to the park. I took this in January 2016 .
Sierra del Carmen
This view is a brief moment when the sun sets in the west and reflects on the Sierra del Carmen mountains to the east.
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Sierra del Carmen
This view is a brief moment when the sun sets in the west and reflects on the Sierra del Carmen mountains to the east.