Photography

A coyote in a clearing.
January/February 2026 Issue

A Nature Photographer's Advice on Capturing the Wild

Being a nature photographer requires patience, skill and... did I mention patience?

Story and photos by Russell A. Graves
A scissor-tail flycatcher brings food to feed another bird from its mouth
December 2024 Issue

Wildlife in Focus Photo Contest to Expand Statewide in 2025

Participating landowners are matched with photographers to produce and submit wildlife photography.

A man reads a magazine with a group of birders behind him
May 2024 Issue

How To Thrive As An SOB (Spouse Of A Birder)

Suggestions for friends and partners of true birders.

By Kim Marvel
Sam Holm and Family in Palo Duro Canyon State Park jumping as a family holding hands
March 2024 Issue

Fun Family Photo Wins State Parks Photo Contest Grand Prize

The yearlong contest drew more than 6,000 entries.

Story by Bob Edwards and Chase Fountain
people photographing a dragonfly on the leaf of a tree
April 2021 Issue

An Eye for the Dragonfly

Move over, birds. Another flying creature is capturing the attention of Texas wildlife watchers.

Story by Russell Roe
Sunburst behind a field of red flowers and rocky terrain
April 2019 Issue

How to Photograph Sunbursts and Starbursts

Capturing rays of light requires a small aperture and the right conditions.

Story by Earl Nottingham
children using water colors at Galveston Island State Park
May 2015 Issue

Arts in the Parks Initiatives Bring Creativity Outside

Texas State Parks are perfect places to get inspired.

Story by Chris Holmes
4x5 Film positive of mountians in West Texas
April 2015 Issue

Photographer Jim Bones Sees Big Bend in a Different Light

Loss of sight caused the photographer to take a more impressionistic angle.

Story by Earl Nottingham
Davis Mountains State Park at night. The Observatory is illuminated in the background.
January/February 2013 Issue

A Photographer Captures The Beauty of Texas By Night

Star-filled images from across the state show a different side of familiar landscapes.

Story and photos by Chase Fountain
View of sunset, water and cliff faces.
July 2011 Issue

A Photographer Seeks Water Landscapes in Texas Parks

Texas water is beautiful, from cypress-filled Caddo Lake to the flowing springs of Gorman Falls.

Story and photos by Earl Nottingham
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