Engel Photography

Highway Through the Chisos Mountains

Highway Through the Chisos Mountains
A quiet Texas highway disappears into the rugged mountains of Big Bend National Park, inviting travelers toward one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the American Southwest. Captured under clear desert skies, this image highlights the simple beauty of an open road framed by rolling hills, distant peaks, and the vast wilderness that defines Big Bend. The gentle curve ahead hints at the adventure waiting beyond the horizon, making this photograph a celebration of exploration, freedom, and the timeless beauty of West Texas. #EngelPhotography #BigBendNationalPark #BigBendRegion #Texas #WestTexas #ChisosMountains #ScenicDrive #DesertLandscape #MountainLandscape #RoadTrip #OpenRoad #ExploreTexas #NationalPark #LandscapePhotography #Adventure #TravelPhotography #Nature #Southwest #AmericanWest #ScenicRoad
Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Monday, June 15th, 2009 at 10:07 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length 70mm
Shutter Speed 1/200 sec
Aperture ƒ/8
ISO 100
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 29.3344395
Longitude: -103.6170289
Altitude: 882.0 meters / 2,893.7 feet