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.
Looking into Mexico
Taken on Sept. 6, 2015. Three day backpacking trip with my son on the Rim Trail. Spectacular views on this trail.
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Looking into Mexico
Taken on Sept. 6, 2015. Three day backpacking trip with my son on the Rim Trail. Spectacular views on this trail.
West Texas Paintbrush
Caught this beautiful sunrise on Sept. 7th, 2015 descending from Mt. Emery into the Chisos Basin. What an absolutely beautiful sight! My dad and I were finishing up our 3 day backpacking trip and looking forward to the “All You Can Eat Breakfast” buffet.
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West Texas Paintbrush
Caught this beautiful sunrise on Sept. 7th, 2015 descending from Mt. Emery into the Chisos Basin. What an absolutely beautiful sight! My dad and I were finishing up our 3 day backpacking trip and looking forward to the “All You Can Eat Breakfast” buffet.
Glenn Spring Road
Chisos Mountains taken on Glenn Spring Road about 1 mile in from the main ParkRoad; there is a little pullout with views of both the Chisos and the landscape toward Rio Grande Village.
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Glenn Spring Road
Chisos Mountains taken on Glenn Spring Road about 1 mile in from the main ParkRoad; there is a little pullout with views of both the Chisos and the landscape toward Rio Grande Village.
Rainstorm
Rain clouds taken on the main Park Road between Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village (maybe 4 miles from Panther Junction); one of the only time we’ve been to Big Bend where we saw rain; I liked the way the water glistened on the side of the mountains.
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Rainstorm
Rain clouds taken on the main Park Road between Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village (maybe 4 miles from Panther Junction); one of the only time we’ve been to Big Bend where we saw rain; I liked the way the water glistened on the side of the mountains.
Milky Way Bow
An arc of stars at Big Bend National Park.
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Milky Way Bow
An arc of stars at Big Bend National Park.
Frosty Morning
Clouds, fog, and snow made for a cold morning in the Chisos.
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Frosty Morning
Clouds, fog, and snow made for a cold morning in the Chisos.
West Texas Parade Through a Ghost Town
West Texas parade through Ghost Town.
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West Texas Parade Through a Ghost Town
West Texas parade through Ghost Town.
Cacti Blossom
Macro shot taken on Glenn Spring Road approx 2 miles south of where Black Gap Road connects; saw these blossoms on some cacti and grabbed our macro attachment
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Cacti Blossom
Macro shot taken on Glenn Spring Road approx 2 miles south of where Black Gap Road connects; saw these blossoms on some cacti and grabbed our macro attachment