Sometimes I can’t even believe that I live in a place filled with endless natural beauty and scenery that makes me feel like I’m in some alternate universe. Us Texans have so many mesmerizing state and national parks that almost seem unreal when you visit them, but sometimes we might miss the tiny details of a place that a digital camera captures without fail. The following photos will hopefully inspire you, uplift you, and leave you utterly speechless at the boundless beauty right in our backyards.
- A pelican watching this gorgeous sunset in Sargent, Texas.
Chad Sparkes/Flickr
- The sun bows gracefully behind the trees at Lake Abilene.
Jason Hunter/Flickr
- A stunning display of forked lightning in Throckmorton.
Kelly DeLay/Flickr
- This incredible shot of the Pennybacker Bridge in Austin.
Craig Allen/Flickr
- The waterfall cascades over the limestone at the gorgeous Hamilton Pool.
Dave Wilson/Flickr
- An unbelievable panoramic view of a powerful Texas supercell in Weinart.
Kelly DeLay/Flickr
- The dramatic contrast between the vibrant wildflowers and foreboding sky is absolutely breathtaking.
Jack/Flickr
- The sun greets Texas as it rises over the Blue Hole in Georgetown.
Jason St Peter/Flickr
- The roots of a Cypress tree line the banks of the Blanco River in Wimberley.
Andy Heatwole/Flickr
- This sunset in West Texas looks more like a painting than reality.
Donnie Ray Jones/Flickr
- What a flawless, stunning capture of the Texas State Capitol in Austin!
Brian Koprowski/Flickr
- The Dallas skyscrapers illuminate the peaceful night sky.
ragingwire/Flickr
- Reflections of a morning sky in Taylor, Texas.
Jeffrey W. Spencer/Flickr
- An exceptional infrared photo of Randol Mill Park in Arlington.
greg westfall/Flickr
- A brilliant capture of Saint Mary Cathedral in Austin.
Andy/Flickr
- This endless field of sunflowers in Avalon is nothing short of spectacular.
TexasEagle/Flickr
- An amazing action shot captured at a pond in New Ulm.
Justin Jensen/Flickr
- An unreal photo of a Blue Morpho butterfly at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens.
TexasEagle/Flickr
- Waves crashing over the rocks at sunset in Galveston, Texas.
Jim Denham/Flickr
- A Live Oak tree bears witness to the Perseid meteor shower in Texas.
Ralph Arvesen/Flickr
I’d like to just say a quick thank you to all of the talented photographers out there! Have you taken any amazing photos of Texas that you’d like to share with us? Feel free to post them in the comments or just tell us your favorite place to explore in the Lone Star State!
Chad Sparkes/Flickr
Jason Hunter/Flickr
Kelly DeLay/Flickr
Craig Allen/Flickr
Dave Wilson/Flickr
Jack/Flickr
Jason St Peter/Flickr
Andy Heatwole/Flickr
Donnie Ray Jones/Flickr
Brian Koprowski/Flickr
ragingwire/Flickr
Jeffrey W. Spencer/Flickr
greg westfall/Flickr
Andy/Flickr
TexasEagle/Flickr
Justin Jensen/Flickr
Jim Denham/Flickr
Ralph Arvesen/Flickr
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