Along the Border at Sunset Big Bend Color and contrast were adjusted

Color and contrast were adjusted subtly to preserve the natural greens and the warm sunlight breaking through the branches

allowing the distant mountains and clouds to take on softer color

another entirely

and required complete focus just to remain steady

mostly because I assumed I would never get the chance to photograph it

Along the Border at Sunset Big Bend Color and contrast were adjustedRiver Road (FM 170), Big Bend Region, Texas This photograph was made along FM 170, commonly known as River Road, which runs between Terlingua and Presidio in far West Texas. The road closely follows the Rio Grande, tracing the international border for much of its length. From this elevated roadside viewpoint, the river can be seen winding through the canyon below. The far bank lies in Mexico, while the foreground ledge and cactus sit on the Texas