20 May 2024

Big Bend’s Elephant Tusk: A Monument of Time

Elephant Tusk

Big Bend NP‘s Elephant Tusk is a distinctive peak resembling a giant elephant tusk rising from the surrounding landscape. This shape is due to its volcanic origins. The peak is estimated to be around 30 million years old. It has no trails, but it can be admired from at least a couple of well-known trails in the park.

You can see Mexico on a clear day if you hike to the South Rim in Big Bend NP, (Texas). You have unforgettable views, including Elephant Tusk, when you reach Big Bend‘s South Rim. However, a much easier and shorter hike — only 4.8 miles (7.7 km) roundtrip as opposed to the South Rim‘s 12-14.5 miles (19-23 km) — the Lost Mine Trail offers similar views of the South Rim. For example, halfway into the hike, you have expansive views of Sierra Quemada (in the photo’s background above), Juniper Canyon (foreground), and Elephant Tusk (right in the middle). Casa Grande is not seen in this photo, but you can see it from the same trail.

This is my entry to Leanne’s Monochrome Madness #1: The Letter B.

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21 Responses

  1. Brad
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    Beautiful vistas.

  2. Egidio Leitao
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    Thanks, Brad.

  3. nesfelicio
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    Such a dramatic capture of the landscape!

  4. Egidio Leitao
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    Thanks, Nes. Big Bend is very rugged in the Chisos mountains area.

  5. restlessjo
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    Love the drama of this photo, Egidio. It’s wonderful. I’d love to hike there.

  6. Tra Italia e Finlandia
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    Sembra un paesaggio apocalittico…🙌

  7. Leanne Cole
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    That is amazing Egidio, I love it when rocks are like that.

  8. Ritva Sillanmäki Photography
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    Absolutely lovely shot.

  9. Egidio Leitao
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    Thanks, Jo. Big Bend has plenty of drama in its scenery.

  10. Egidio Leitao
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    E verità. Apocalittico o preistorico. Non ci ho pensato. Grazie.

  11. Egidio Leitao
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    Me, too. I love how they add to the drama. Thanks, Leanne.

  12. Egidio Leitao
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    Thanks, Ritva. The monochrome edit helped it a lot. It was such an old photo.

  13. Rebecca Cuningham
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    Wonderful photos, Egídio. So serene.

  14. Egidio Leitao
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    Thanks, Rebecca. I appreciate your complement.

  15. Khürt Williams
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    Wow. That photograph looks like something from a dinosaur movie.

  16. Egidio Leitao
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    Doesn’t it? After I finished the edit, I noticed the pre-historic feel to it. Thanks for the feedback, Khürt.

  17. SoyBend
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    What a great subject for monochrome. Wow, Egidio!

  18. Egidio Leitao
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    Thank you, thank you. I’m happy you liked it.

  19. solaner
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    I love your edit of this image, Egídio 👍👍👍

  20. Egidio Leitao
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    André, many thanks for this encouraging and supportive feedback. I appreciate that.

  21. solaner
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    Well deserved 😊

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