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.
Above the Clouds in Green Gulch
I took this one morning as I noticed some fog creeping over Panther Junction from my campsite in the Basin. I had to hike up a steep hill to the north of the Lost Mine Trailhead and then do some more scrambling to the east to get this view.
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Above the Clouds in Green Gulch
I took this one morning as I noticed some fog creeping over Panther Junction from my campsite in the Basin. I had to hike up a steep hill to the north of the Lost Mine Trailhead and then do some more scrambling to the east to get this view.
Summer Storm over the Chisos
I took this photo in June 2015 capturing the thunderstorm over the Chisos Mountains.
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Summer Storm over the Chisos
I took this photo in June 2015 capturing the thunderstorm over the Chisos Mountains.
Red Leaves and Window on a Frosty Morning
This was on a January morning after a light snowfall the previous night. I found this scene exploring off the Laguna Meadow Trail, climbing a little ways to the NW.
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Red Leaves and Window on a Frosty Morning
This was on a January morning after a light snowfall the previous night. I found this scene exploring off the Laguna Meadow Trail, climbing a little ways to the NW.
Light Snow in Basin
I found this scene on an exploration off of the Laguna Meadow Trail one cold January morning. It was January and a dusting of snow fell in the Basin. These trees were found on a walk that morning.
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Light Snow in Basin
I found this scene on an exploration off of the Laguna Meadow Trail one cold January morning. It was January and a dusting of snow fell in the Basin. These trees were found on a walk that morning.
Hoodoo and Meteor
This is taken by moonlight at the hoodoos just before dawn in January 2016. A meteor was captured as I shot the rock formation.
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Hoodoo and Meteor
This is taken by moonlight at the hoodoos just before dawn in January 2016. A meteor was captured as I shot the rock formation.
Sandstone and Chisos
This is a sandstone formation.
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Sandstone and Chisos
This is a sandstone formation.
Rio Grande from the Hot Springs Trail
Taken in October of 2015 from the Hot Springs Trail.
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Rio Grande from the Hot Springs Trail
Taken in October of 2015 from the Hot Springs Trail.
Windows
The weather cleared just enough to have a nice view through the window out to what lay beyond and where the journey along the trail would lead.
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Windows
The weather cleared just enough to have a nice view through the window out to what lay beyond and where the journey along the trail would lead.
A View from Rio Grande Village
I helped with a shuttle run for the bicyclists who participated in the Chihuahuan Desert Bike Run. Here's a view from Rio Grande Village where the ride ended.
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A View from Rio Grande Village
I helped with a shuttle run for the bicyclists who participated in the Chihuahuan Desert Bike Run. Here's a view from Rio Grande Village where the ride ended.
Juniper Canyon
Taken in October 2015 along the Boot Canyon/Pinnacle Trail near Juniper Canyon.
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Juniper Canyon
Taken in October 2015 along the Boot Canyon/Pinnacle Trail near Juniper Canyon.