Big Bend National Park

Jan 08

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend Bluebonnet, Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Grapevine Hills Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Big Bend Bluebonnet Flower

A Big Bend Bluebonnet flower that i photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2019.

Dec 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Long Exposure, Santa Elena Canyon

Santa Elena Canyon

Santa Elena Canyon is one of my favorite locations within the Big Bend National Park. The Canyon is one of BBNP's geological marvels.

Dec 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chisos Mountains, Road

The Road to The Chisos

The Road to the Chisos Basin is one of the most scenic roads in the Big Bend National Park. Changes in elevation are accompanied by changes in vegetation.

May 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Hot Springs Trail, Overlook, Starburst, Sunrise

Hot Springs Trail Overlook

The Hot Springs Trail Overlook is located near the Rio Grande Village in Big Bend National Park. A great hike with awesome vistas.

Apr 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo Field, Panorama, Sunburst, Sunset

Chihuahuan Desert Sunset

A Chihuahuan Desert Sunset taken along the main road on the western end of Big Bend National Park during my recent trip to the area.

Apr 17

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Grapevine Hills Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Desert Marigold

A Desert Marigold photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. The flower was photographed during the spring of 2019.

Apr 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Hot Springs Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Trans-Pecos Senna

A Trans-Pecos Senna photographed along the Hot Springs Trail in Big Bend National Park during the Spring of 2019.

Apr 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail, Panorama, Sunrise

Balanced Rock Panorama

A panorama of Balanced Rock along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. Photographed in the spring of 2019.

Apr 10

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend Bluebonnet, Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Grapevine Hills Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Another Big Bend Bluebonnet

Another Big Bend Bluebonnet photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2019.

Apr 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail, Sunrise

Sunrise on Balanced Rock

A sunrise on Balanced Rock in Big Bend NP. The sunrise during that moring was great and the light illuminating the rocks was awesome!

Apr 04

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chino Mountains, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers, West Texas

Big Bend Bluebonnet

The Big Bend Bluebonnet is similar than the bluebonnets we have in the Austin area. The Big Bend variety has fewer leaves and grow much taller.

Mar 23

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Light Painting, Stars

Dorgan House at Dusk

The Dorgan house at Dusk with Santa Elena Canyon in the background and the Milky Way overhead. Both located within the Big Bend National Park.

Mar 18

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail, Light Painting, Long Exposure, Milky Way

Milky Way over Balanced Rock

The Milky Way over Balanced Rock along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. Photographed in the spring of 2018.

Mar 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

Trailing Windmills

A pair of Trailing Windmills photographed in the fall of 2018 in the Earnst Tinaja area of Big Bend National Park.

Mar 15

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Gray Golden Aster, Texas Wildflowers

Gray Golden Aster

A Gray Golden Aster (Heterotheca canescens) photographed during my trip to Big Bend National Park in the fall of 2018.

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ernst Tinaja, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Sunrise on Ernst Tinaja

I really enjoy the trip up Old Ore Road, leading to Ernst Tinaja in Big Bend National Park. The road is rough but the hike to the Tinaja is easy.

Nov 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Black & White, Grapevine Hills Trail, Low Key

Clouds over Balanced Rock

Balanced Rock is located at the end of the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. I captured this photo during a cloudy fall day.

Nov 23

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Light Painting, Night Sky

Night Sky Over Dorgan House

A view of the night sky over the Dorgan House in the fall of 2018. The ruins are found along the Dorgan-Sublett Trail in Big Bend NP.

May 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Sunrise at Dorgan House

Sunrise at Dorgan House was very special during my recent trip to Big Bend National Park. The colors provided by the sun and the clouds were spectacular. One of the best I have seen in this area.

Apr 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Panorama, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Balanced Rock Panorama

It is time for my spring trip to Big Bend National Park in west Texas. One of the first events was the hike up Grapevine Hills Trail to photograph a Balanced Rock Panorama.

Apr 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunset, Sunset Colors

Another Dorgan House Sunset photo from my trip to Big Bend National Park last December. I can only imagine what the Dorgan family's day was like, especially with their 360-degree views of the wonderful area.

Mar 31

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellon Mountain, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunset

View of Castellon

I photographed this view of Castellon Mountain at sunset from the Dorgan house which is located at the end of the Dorgan-Sublett Trail in Big Bend National Park.

Jan 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise

Another Juniper Canyon Sunrise

Another Juniper Canyon Sunrise. The location can be found about 0.8 miles up the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park.

Jan 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Full Moon, Moonburst, Moonrise, Night Sky

Moon over Chisos

This Moon over Chisos photograph is one of my favorite photographs from my fall trip to the Big Bend National Park area.

Dec 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellon Mountain, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Dorgan House Sunrise

The Dorgan House along the Dorgan-Sublett Trail in Big Bend National Park taken at sunrise. I posted a few photos of the Dorgan house at sunset but the Dorgan House at Sunrise is special.

Dec 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunset

A View of Santa Elena

A sunset view of Santa Elena Canyon from the Dorgan house along the Dorgan-Sublett Trail in Big Bend National Park.

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo Field, Starburst, Sunburst, Sunset, Sunset Colors

Prickly Pear Sunset

A prickly pear sunrise during my trip to Big Bend NP in the fall of 2017. The skies were filled with clouds which made for a great sunset.

Dec 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellon Mountain, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunset, Sunset Colors

A Window to Castellon

A window to Castellon Mountain as seen from the Dorgan House property in the Dorgan-Sublett in Big Bend National Park.

Dec 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Structures 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan Home, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunset

View of Castellon Mountain

This view of Castellon Mountain is from the Dorgan house in Big Bend National Park. This vantage point is a great place to see the park.

Nov 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Revine, Sunset

Sunset Sky

Another great sunset sky in Big Bend NP. Photographing into the sun is very tricky and one must find a balance to capture the image details.

Nov 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Flowering Desert, Nugent Mountain, Sunrise

Colorful Desert

The Big Bend NP desert floor in the spring of 2015 was one of the most colorful desert floors I have ever seen. I hope to see it once again.

Nov 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Nugent Mountain, Ocotillo, Sunrise

Flowering Ocotillo

The flowering Ocotillo is one of the brightest flowers on the desert floor. I enjoy photographing them, however, you need calm winds.

Nov 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellan Mountain, Cerro Castellan, Ocotillo, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Castellan Sunrise

A Cerro Castellan sunrise in Big Bend NP. High clouds blocked the sun that morning giving us this wonderful pink color on the clouds.

Sep 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Lost Mine Trail

Juniper Canyon Sunrise

A panorma of the right side of Juniper Canyon at the end of the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park in the summer of 2017.

Sep 10

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Lost Mine Sunrise

Sunrise along the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park. I captured this photo after a 2.4 mile hike up the popular trail.

Sep 09

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, Structures 6 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, General Store, Hot Springs, Light Painting, Night Photography

Hot Springs General Store

The Hot Springs General Store in the Hot Springs Historic district of the Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas.

Sep 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Agave Stalks, Big Bend National Park, Blooming Agave, Chisos Mountains, Sunset

Agaves and the Chisos Mountains

A pair of American Agaves (aka Sentry Plants or Century Plants) against the Chisos Mountains in the Big Bend National Park.

Sep 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Balanced Rock Sunrise

The Balanced Rock formation along the Grapevine Hills trail in Big Bend National Park. I captured this panorama in the summer of 2017.

Sep 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande Village, Rio Grande Village Nature Trail

Rio Grande Sunset

A Rio Grande sunset photographed from the Nature Trail near the Rio Grande Village within the Big Bend National Park.

Aug 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Lechuguilla Plant, Starburst, Sunset, Sunset Colors

Lechuguilla Sunset

A pair of Lechuguilla plants, with stalks near the end of their cycle, posing at sunset in the Big Bend National Park.

Aug 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills, Panorama, Sunrise

Grapevine Hills Sunrise

Sunrise along Grapevine Hills in Big Bend National Park showing Balanced Rock on the left side of the image.

Apr 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cattail Falls, Pond, Reflection

Nature’s Kaleidoscope

I have always been a big fan of kaleidoscopes so when I encountered Nature's Kaleidoscope in the Cattail Falls area I had to photograph it.

Apr 13

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Long Exposure, Milky Way Galaxy, Mule Ears, Mule Ears Viewpoint, Night Photography, Star Tracker

Milky Way over Mule Ears

I decided to photograph the Milky Way over Mule Ears during my trip to the Big Bend NP. I used a star tracker to capture the scene.

Apr 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cattail Falls, Focus Stacking, Longspur Columbine, Texas Wildflowers

Longspur Columbine

I photographed this Longspur Columbine at the Cattail Falls in Big Bend National Park during a trip to the area in the spring of 2017.

Jan 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chisos Mountains, Moonset

Chisos Moonset

I photographed this moonset over the Chisos mountain last December during my fall trip to Big Bend NP. The sunrise light was perfect.

Dec 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Full Moon, Moonset, Super Moon, Terlingua

Moonset Over Terlingua

I captured this photograph of the moonset over Terlingua during my last trip to Big Bend NP. We hiked up a small hill to this vantage point.

Dec 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Glen Springs, Moonset, Sunrise

Glen Springs Sunrise and Moonset

I photographed Nugent Mountain and the Chisos Mountain Range from the Glen Springs area of Big Bend NP during a unique moonset and sunrise.

Dec 09

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Blue Creek Trail, Passion Butterfly

Passion Butterfly Feeding

This photograph of a Passion Butterfly feeding on a flower was taken along the Blue Creek Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park.

Dec 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Badlands, Big Bend National Park, Sunset

Badlands of Big Bend

Another sunset photograph of the Badlands of Big Bend NP. This location is now a regular stop during my photography trips to the park.

Dec 07

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Blue Creek Trail, Butterfly, Passion Butterfly

Passion Butterfly

I photographed this Passion Butterfly when hiking along the Blue Creek Trail in the Big Bend National Park last month.

Dec 06

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Panorama, South Rim

South Rim Panorama

I decided to post this South Rim Panorama so you could get a feel for what a sunrise at the top of the South Rim at Big Bend NP looks like.

Dec 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon, South Rim

South Rim View

One of the most beautiful views in the entire Big Bend NP has to be the South Rim View. This vantage point showcases the Santa Elena Canyon.

Dec 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail

Balanced Rock Sunrise

A favorite hike in Big Bend NP is up the Grapevine Hills Trail to Balanced Rock. It was there where I captured another Balanced Rock Sunrise.

Dec 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Full Moon, Moonrise, Super Moon

South Rim Sunrise

The most memorable activity from my last trip to Big Bend NP was the 12-mile hike to the South Rim where I captured this South Rim Sunrise.

Dec 02

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Moonrise, Supermoon

Supermoonrise

One of the best things about seeing a Supermoonrise (a word I made up, by the way) is that it is so spectacular as it clears the horizon.

Dec 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellon Mountain, Moonrise

Moonrise over Castellan

I photographed the moonrise over Castellan Mountain at Big Bend National Park during a very rare event. The moon was larger than normal.

Nov 23

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Full Moon

Moon in Motion

I just returned from my trip to Big Bend. I photographed this moon sequence during my first evening there using my camera's intervalometer.

Nov 21

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Blue Creek Trail, Hunting Wasp

Hunting Wasps

Our photography group hiked the Blue Creek Trail one day. That is where I found these two Hunting Wasps engaged in a ritual.

Nov 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chimney's Trail

Chimneys Trail

Chimneys Trail in Big Bend National Park is a fairly easy hike that leads to a nice geological formation called the Chimneys.

Nov 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dry Riverbed, Rio Grande, Santa Elena Canyon

Dry Riverbed

I captured this photograph of the Dry Riverbed along the Santa Elena Canyon last spring during my last visit to Big Bend National Park.

Oct 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunrise

Santa Elena Canyon Sunrise

I captured this photograph of the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend last April. I have been to the canyon multiple times and I have yet to get a good photograph with nice clouds.

Aug 31

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Desert Colors, Sunset, Sunset Colors

Desert Flora Sunset

I photographed this desert flora sunset during my trip to Big Bend NP last year. The clouds were sparse but the desert flowers were amazing.

Aug 29

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Sunrise on Big Bend

This image taken last December of another sunrise on Big Bend is from the Lost Mine Trail, another one of my favorite hikes in the park.

Aug 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Milky Way Galaxy

Balanced Rock Night Sky

One of my favorite Big Bend hikes is the hike to Balanced Rock. I hiked up early to capture this Balanced Rock night sky image.

Aug 25

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 5 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Luna's Jacal, Milky Way Galaxy, Night Sky

Luna’s Milky Way

I captured this photo of Luna's Milky Way last April during a trip to the Big Bend National Park with some of my photography friends.

Aug 21

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Alvino House, Big Bend National Park, Castolon Ranger Station, Milky Way Galaxy

Alvino House Milky Way

This photograph is of the Milky Way Galaxy over the Alvino House which is located near the Castolon Ranger Station.

Aug 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunrise

Santa Elena Sunrise

One of my favorite spots, and one of the most geologically dramatic areas in Big Bend National Park is the Santa Elena Canyon area.

Jul 19

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cactus, Engelmann's Prickly Pear

Prickly Pear Flower

I captured this Prickly Pear flower at the Big Bend NP last spring. I like prickly pear plants because they are easy to spot and they have a lot of flowers.

Jul 18

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cactus, Flower, Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus

Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus

This Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus image was taken during a hike on the Contrabando Trail at the Big Bend State Park during my visit to the area last spring.

Jul 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Fly, Queen Butterfly, Yellow Bells

Yellow Bells

We stopped alongside one of the park roads during last spring's trip to Big Bend National Park where I captured this photograph of some Yellow Bells.

May 07

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Agave, Big Bend National Park, Century Plant, Chisos Mountains

Centuries and Millennia

This photograph of the Chisos Mountain Range and the two Century Plants was taken at sunset on the western side of the Big Bend National Park.

May 06

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chisos Mountains, Prickly Pear

Chisos Sunrise

We normally stop along Glen Springs Road to photograph the sunrise onto Nugent Mountain and the Chisos Mountain Range on our way out of Big Bend National Park.

May 05

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Desert Plants, Tree Cholla

Desert Plants

Desert plants like this Tree Cholla are not only beautiful but they have adapted to the environment and have been surviving and thriving for millennia.

May 01

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castelo Mountain, Prickly Pear

Cerro Castellan

Cerro Castellan (Castellan Mountain) is located near the Castolon Visitors Center (note the different spelling) on the scenic Ross Maxwell Drive in the Big Bend National Park.

Apr 29

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Reflection, Rio Grande, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunset

Santa Elena

One of our favorite photography locations in the Big Bend National Park is Santa Elena Canyon. We usually photograph the canyon at sunrise and we decided to try a sunset shot as well.

Apr 25

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chihuahuan Desert, Chisos Mountains, Prickly Pear Flower

Chihuahuan Desert

The Big Bend National Park is located in the Chihuahuan Desert. This desert is the second largest in North America, covering about 140,000 square miles.

Apr 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Glen Springs Road, Starburst, Sunrise

Prickly Pear Starburst

It is a tradition during our annual trips to the Big Bend National Park to stop along the Glen Springs Road for a sunrise photo. This year was no exception.

Apr 23

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Luna's Jacal, Milky Way, Night Sky

Jacal Milky Way

One of my favorite activities of our annual spring trip to the Big Bend National Park is night sky photography. It is part of our grueling, 5-day schedule.

Apr 22

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Birding, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Wildlife

Disheveled

I spotted this Ladder-backed Woodpecker earlier this week while relaxing after a long day of photographing the Big Bend National Park.

Apr 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chimney's Trail, Starburst, Sunrise

Chimneys

One of the things that I enjoy about my visits to the Big Bend National Park is exploring new locations. One of the new trails we explored was the Chimneys trail.

Apr 20

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cactus, Flower, Tree Cholla

Tree Cholla

I returned from my trip to Big Bend NP with hundreds of photos to process. In the meantime, I'll share a Tree Cholla flower that we found along Highway 118.

Apr 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 6 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park

Big Bend #1

One of my favorite hikes in the Big Bend NP is the hike up the Grapevine Hills Trail. T's an easy 2.2-mile hike that leads to the Balanced Rock formation

Apr 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chihuahuan Raven, Lost Mine Trail

Big Bend #2

My favorite hike in all of the park is the Lost Mine Trail hike. There are may Texas Wildflowers and geological formations along the route.

Apr 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande

Big Bend #3

The Rio Grande serves as a border between the US and Mexico. You can access it throughout the park, however, this photograph was taken outside the park.

Apr 16

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo, Sunset

Big Bend #4

We usually stop at the "Ocotillo Fields" near the park entrance to photograph the sunset on our first day at the Park. The official road is Texas Highway 118 and it's named "Panther Junction Road".

Apr 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Best of Big Bend, Big Bend National Park

Best of Big Bend

I'm off to my annual spring trip to Big Bend and I thought I would share my top five landscape photos from my 2015 trips. This one merited an Honorable Mention.

Mar 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise

Lost Mine Trail Sunrise

This photo of Juniper Canyon was taken last year during my first group photography trip to Big Bend NP. It was taken from the Lost Mine Trail overlook.

Mar 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Panorama, Sunrise

Balanced Panorama

This photograph was captured in Big Bend NP at the end of Grapevine Hills Trail, where the Balanced Rock formation resides. I posted a similar photograph titled "Balanced Sunrise" last December.

Dec 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Boquillas Canyon

Boquillas

We had a chance to visit Boquillas Canyon during my trip to Big Bend NP. The Canyon is the easternmost of the 3 main narrows sections along the Rio Grande.

Dec 20

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Havard's fiddleleaf

Fiddleleaf

The flower below, Havard's fiddleleaf (Nama havardii) was one of the flowers that was new to my collection and is a rare plant as well.

Dec 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Fiery Sky, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise

Silhouette

I like shooting silhouettes, so, when I was shooting the sunrise at the Lost Mine Trail in BBNP, I decided this was a perfect opportunity for a silhouette.

Dec 18

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Sierra Del Chino, Whitethorn Acacia

Thorny

This thorny plant was pointed out to me by a friend during our trip to BBNP. We completed our sunrise shoot and turned our attention to flowering plants.

Dec 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Sunrise

Juniper

I posted a few images taken at the Lost Mine Trail during my recent trip to BBNP. The image below of Juniper Canyon was taken at sunrise from the same spot.

Dec 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chihuahuan Raven, Lost Mine Trail

Common

Common Ravens are observed throughout the Big Bend area. Of the birds classified as perching birds, the Common Raven is the largest, the size of a hawk.

Dec 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park

Balanced Sunrise

I titled this one "Balanced Sunrise" because I was trying to make sure I got the rock formation and a good sunrise all at the same time. This is one of my favorite photos from my trip.

Dec 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Badlands, Big Bend National Park

Badlands

During a rip to the Big Bend National Park, I noticed this very interesting area near the park's western entrance. We labeled it "The Badlands".

Dec 11

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo, Sunset

Ocotillo Sunset

This Ocotillo Sunset was taken in an "ocotillo field" that is located near the main entrance to the park on Highway 118 close to mile marker #21.

Dec 10

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park

Sotol

The Sotol plant is very prominent throughout the Big Bend NP. It was during a trip to the park that I photographed the now dead and empty stalk.

Dec 09

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo, Sunset

Fall Colors

We normally associate fall colors with Maple, Oak, Cottonwood and Aspen trees but, we seldom associate desert plants with fall colors.

Dec 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Grape Vine Hills Trail, Spheroidal Weathering

Spheroidal

The BBNP is an amazing geological wonderland. There are many interesting rock formations impacted by Spheroidal Weathering along the Grapevine Hills Trail.

Dec 07

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Yellow Lichen

Gold Cobblestone

I was hiking the Lost Mine Trail in the Big Bend National Park the other day with some friends and I noticed this wonderful Gold Cobblestone Lichen.

Nov 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande

On The Border

This image was taken with my tripod in the water and set to about 18-inches off the surface. I guess you could say that I was literally standing on the border.

Thank You!

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