As an amateur photographer, I understand the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” especially when it comes to sunrises and sunsets. I’m blessed to have experienced many over my years in the Lone Star State.
While lots of folks I know like to sleep in, many of my photos show reasons why I choose to wake up early when I’m traveling or even at home. I thought I’d share some of my favorites from the seven regions of Texas.
Big Bend Region
Lajitas Golf Resort Stonehenge Replica in Odessa Mountain Views near Alpine Sunset outside Del Rio Sunrise near Van Horn Storm and Sunset at Anthony El Paso/KOA Park Haboob passing through El Paso at sunset
Gulf Coast Region
Sunset in Galveston by San Luis Resort Sunrise on Mustang Island Sunrise at Port Aransas Sunrise on South Padre Island Sunrise near Corpus Christi
Hill Country Region
Sunrise in Downtown Austin Sunset at East View RV Park in Georgetown Sunset at By the River RV Park in Kerrville Sunrise in Buda Congress Avenue Bridge (Bat Bridge) in Austin
Panhandle Plains Region
Sunrise at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock Sunrise behind the Aermotor Windmill at the Museum of Fine Arts in San Angelo Buffalo Herd Weathervanes at Frontier Texas in Abilene
Piney Woods Region
New Adventures RV Park in Coldspring Lone Star Monument in Conroe Sunset on Lake Livingston in Onalaska Sunrise at Bushman’s RV Park in Bullard
Prairies and Lakes Region
Sunrise at Wildcatter Ranch in Graham Sunrise at Wildcatter Ranch in Graham Sunset in Downtown Fort Worth Big Chief RV Resort in Burnet
South Texas Plains Region
Sunset in Weslaco Sunset in Downtown San Antonio Sunrise in Raymondville Llano Grande Lake Park Resort in Mercedes Llano Grande Lake Park Resort in Mercedes
Scenes from My Own Backyard
So whether it’s early morning or late evening, wherever you are when visiting the Lone Star State, make sure to take the time to walk outside and catch the rays, whether coming or going. It’ll be worth it.
Diann – These are all fantastic! The sunset outside Del Rio might be my favorite, but it’s hard to pick just one. The sunrise at Port Aransas is breathtaking. The ones from “your backyard” are awesome! Well done!
Beautiful work!