From the Rio Grande Village Campground at Big Bend National Park, Texas, you can take a short hike up to the Rio Grande Overlook and find this stunning view!
I like hiking, but it’s nice to find a sunset spot where you don’t have to hike down too far in the dark – or worse leave your spot too soon because you don’t want to get jabbed by nasty cacti like these prickly pears in the dark!
I love how the needles glow red in the backlight. One time I had a guy tell me there was too much chromatic aberration in my photo! Haha. No, dude, the needles are red.
I made the sunset image with my 10-18mm wide angle lens for my Sony NEX6. I love that lens! It was a bit pricey, but so nice and light. The second image was made with the 18-55mm lens and the third with the 55-210mm telephoto lens.
I love being able to take my camera and three lenses on a hike for less weight than my DSLR and one lens!
Larry Ehemann says
Some of your best Anne. Thanks for sharing them.
Brian Parkin says
Stunning shots, as usual! Many thanks.
Jessica @ Green Global Travel says
Amazing shots! I really love the close-ups of the cacti needles. I agree that the red needles glow beautifully in the sun!
Anders Grenvik says
Yes, thanks for sharing your photos from around the US. Had a chance to travel with my eldery parents to different locations over the past 4 years in their RV. Used my vacation from work when that was done. Unfortunately, my mother is now diseased after a long illness.