Along the Border at Sunset Big Bend The Luxor beam was already

The Luxor beam was already burning straight into the sky when I set up the shot

The cypress trees were at their a bit past peak

one of the most remote and least visited areas of Big Bend National Park

That absence stays with you

Along the Border at Sunset Big Bend The Luxor beam was alreadyRiver 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