Chisos Mountains Morning-Sunrise at Big Bend National Park

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Clouds lift over the Chisos Mountains at sunrise in Big Bend National Park in Texas.
Clouds lift over the Chisos Mountains at sunrise in Big Bend National Park in Texas.

The first time I went to Big Bend National Park, I was amazed at how beautiful it was. The timing was right that year with everything being lush and blooming. I loved the contrast between the desert vegetation and the striking Chisos Mountains that run through the center of the park. I was surprised to even find a waterfall there, although I didn’t get any decent shots of it. The day it would have been flowing nicely after an evening downpour, I couldn’t get in because the roads were closed from runoff!

This shot is from a wonderful morning along the road north of the Chisos Mountains. I wandered around before sunrise searching for just the right combination of desert elements to have in the foreground. I thought this group of cactus helped to add a little depth to the scene. The clouds were pretty thick as I got setup, but fortunately they began to lift as the sun cleared the horizon. I like this shot because the light not only glanced the side of the mountains, but also lit up the cactus leaves in the foreground.

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