Throughout the year, readers have been kind enough to send in amazing photos they’ve taken that capture different elements of our state with stunning clarity. We give a huge thanks to everyone who contributed and can’t wait to see what y’all have in store for us next year. Here are 13 of our favorite pictures from 2015.
- Thanks, Cesar Trevino, for capturing Hamilton Pool in all its awe-inspiring glory.
Cesar Trevino
- Thanks to Clark Thompson for this breathtaking sunrise over the mountains in Terlingua.
Clark Thompson
- It was a stunning morning in Odessa indeed, thanks to J. A. Andrade.
J. A. Andrade
- Andy Harris sent us this unique shot of a storm moving through Enchanted Rock.
Andy Harris He was able to capture a rain shaft in the distance. How cool is that? You rock, Andy.
- It takes some kind of talent to capture a lightning strike.
Jerry Cotten Great work, Jerry!
- A storm was a brewin’ in Galveston.
Julie O’Daniel Glenn A huge thank you to Julie O’Daniel Glenn for sending in this beautiful snapshot.
- Joshua Castillo captured this beautiful contrast of the sun shining on a wall of clouds in Cuero.
Joshua Castillo
- Wow, what an interesting perspective of Jacob’s Well from Melissa Cross!
Melissa Cross It’s hidden gems like these that make me so grateful for our Texas.
- This shot is very fitting since Amarillo means yellow. Thanks, Steve David!
Steve David
- There’s just something so majestic about the Old West. Credit to Christopher Rocha for this amazing photo.
Christopher Rocha
- Nair Sankar was able to photograph a rare shooting star for us. Great work, Nair!
Nair Sankar
- The early bird gets the worm…or in this case, the fish!
Diane Suarez Diane Suarez captured the sunrise in South Padre…there are few things more beautiful than the morning sun reflecting on the water.
- Every corner of Texas is beautiful, even the flattest and most humid areas like Port Arthur. Thanks for reminding us, CC Ward Photography.
CC Ward Photography
2015 was full of some amazing views in Texas, and again, thank you to all the amazing photographers who captured them and were kind enough to share their work with us. A picture truly is worth a thousand words – so pictures of Texas must be worth a million! We are so lucky to live in such a diverse, beautiful state. What do you think of these photos? Do they make your heart swell with pride for the Lone Star State? If you have any pictures you’d like to contribute, feel free to submit them to our Facebook page. Happy New Year!
Cesar Trevino
Clark Thompson
J. A. Andrade
Andy Harris
He was able to capture a rain shaft in the distance. How cool is that? You rock, Andy.
Jerry Cotten
Great work, Jerry!
Julie O’Daniel Glenn
A huge thank you to Julie O’Daniel Glenn for sending in this beautiful snapshot.
Joshua Castillo
Melissa Cross
It’s hidden gems like these that make me so grateful for our Texas.
Steve David
Christopher Rocha
Nair Sankar
Diane Suarez
Diane Suarez captured the sunrise in South Padre…there are few things more beautiful than the morning sun reflecting on the water.
CC Ward Photography
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