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.
Strawberry Pitaya Bloom
This is an atypical Strawberry Pitaya bloom in that it is slimmer than most, but the center is just as exquisite as all the rest.
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The colors of the Spider Antelope Horns Milkweed are spectacular and the complexity of it is remarkable.
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Technically outside Big Bend, this was located near the McDonald Observatory. This was the only one of this kind I saw the entire trip.
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Perfect name for this little guy that lives in Big Bend's Santa Elena Canyon.
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This flower was growing out of the cracked river bed of Santa Elena Canyon. Fantastic contrast.
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Great shot of this little striped lizard aka Plateau Spotted Whiptail, in the sands along the Santa Elena Canyon
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This close up of the Giant Dagger Bloom shows the multitude of cream and yellow hues it has.
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