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.
Giant Dagger Bloom
These Giant Dagger blooms are so impressive but you really can't see their complexity until you take a picture close up like this one.
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Although this cactus is not showing a bloom, it is beautiful in its simplicity.
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Words can't describe how perfect this bloom is. This shows how intricate nature really is.
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The inside of this prickly pear bloom is as pretty or prettier than the flower itself.
EnlargeEagle Claw Cactus in Bloom in Rocks
This Eagle Claw Cactus looks like it is ruling the roost in a bed of colorful rocks.
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This is the only greenthread flower I saw in all of Big Bend. It speaks for itself.
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This Rock Formation along Pine Canyon Trail is a beautiful example of the colors of Big Bend.
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A rock stack is sometimes called a Cairn andis generally used as a trail marker. This rock stack was already on our trail and we assumed someone marked it so they could find their way back.
EnlargeClaret Cup Cactus with Leaves
Sharp contrast between a Claret Cup that is just starting to bloom, against the dead fallen leaves from a season past.
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