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Texas Sunrises & Sunsets: Stunning Photos & Views

Posted by diannbayes on

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 Texas.

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’m sharing 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
With the mountains of Texas as a background in the Big Bend Region, it’s tough to find a bad view. When the sun comes up or sets over the mountains of far west Texas and the clouds are just right, this region of the state is breathtaking.

Gulf Coast Region

Sunset in Galveston by San Luis Resort
Sunrise at Port Aransas
Sunrise on Mustang Island
Sunrise on South Padre Island
Sunrise near Corpus Christi
The coast region has the benefit of the gulf as an additional backdrop, which can’t hurt when you’re looking for a spectacular place to watch the giant orb that is the sun make its appearance or exit.

Hill Country Region

Sunrise in 2014 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
Sunrises and sunsets in the Hill Country are absolutely worth your time to see, whether in a small town or in an urban city, the beauty of the day can be fantastic.

Panhandle Plains Region

Sunrise behind the Aermotor Windmill at the Museum of Fine Arts in San Angelo
Buffalo Herd Weathervanes at Frontier Texas in Abilene
Sunrise at the Buddy Holly Center in Lubbock
Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon
Big skies are one of my favorite things about the Panhandle Plains. You’ll enjoy the full, unobstructed view and you won’t be sorry.

Piney Woods Region

New Adventures RV Park in Coldspring
Margaritaville Lake Resort in Conroe
Sunset on Lake Livingston in Onalaska
Sunrise at Bushman’s RV Park in Bullard
Though the Piney Woods Region in east Texas is known for its large pine forests, you can still find places to see the beautiful skies of Texas.

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
From large metro cities and small towns to lakes and prairies, Texas skies in north Texas offer color and fascinating light morning, noon, and night.

South Texas Plains Region

Sunset in Weslaco
Sunset in Downtown San Antonio
Sunrise in Raymondville
Llano Grande Lake Park Resort in Mercedes
Tropical trees replace pines, oaks, and prairies in this southern region of Texas.

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.

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Published by diannbayes

I’m Diann. Founder and #1 Quester at How Big Is Texas. I'm a granfluencer, storyteller, blogger, podcaster, photographer, and Native Texan exploring the highways and byways of the Lone Star State.

2 Comments Add yours

  1. Jason says:
    August 22, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    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!

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  2. Image Earth Travel says:
    September 30, 2020 at 12:33 am

    Beautiful work!

    Reply

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