Texas abounds with opportunities to take beautiful pictures, whether you’re an amateur photographer who take pictures as a hobby, or a professional photographer who seeks new inspiration. Here are 10 of the most amazing places throughout the state to capture spectacular photos.
- Big Bend National Park
Robbie/Flickr If you’re a photographer, you’ve got to make a trip out west to the Big Bend. There’s simply no place like it in Texas, and as far as photography goes, this gem in the desert takes the cake.
Adam Baker/Flickr Taken on the Lost Mine Trail.
- Palo Duro Canyon
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Joe Diaz/Flickr You’ve got a treasure trove of opportunities for beautiful photos here, from the breathtaking red rocks to the stunning views of the valley from one of the many lookout points.
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Jerry/Flickr Somewhere within this rugged mountain range out west, the desert scenery will inspire you and promise many opportunities for the perfect photo.
- Hamilton Pool
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Dave Wilson/Flickr This well-known grotto in the hill country makes for gorgeous photos, especially in the spring and summer.
- Mount Bonnell
Andy/Flickr The highest point in Austin is also one of the most photographed, and it’s easy to see why.
- San Antonio Riverwalk
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Sarath Kuchi/Flickr Another popular place for photographers, the world-renowned riverwalk in San Antonio offers photographers plenty of spots to capture the moment.
- Lost Maples State Natural Area
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mlhradio/flickr Named after the bigtooth maples scattered throughout the park, this is a lesser-known spot to take photos, but still a notable one nonetheless.
- Mustang Island State Park
Allison Turrell/Flickr I don’t think this one really requires any words…just beautiful.
- Somewhere in the woods of East Texas
Daniel/Flickr There really isn’t a specific spot, but any trails or roads lined with trees make a great photo op.
- The Hill Country
Jerry and Pat Donaho/Flickr Everyone has their favorite spot to photograph in the hill country, but no matter where you choose to take pictures, I think we can all agree that the hill country is simply magnificent at every twist and turn.
What other beautiful spots do you know of that any photography-lover out there should visit?
Robbie/Flickr
If you’re a photographer, you’ve got to make a trip out west to the Big Bend. There’s simply no place like it in Texas, and as far as photography goes, this gem in the desert takes the cake.
Adam Baker/Flickr
Taken on the Lost Mine Trail.
Sarah Richter/Flickr
Joe Diaz/Flickr
You’ve got a treasure trove of opportunities for beautiful photos here, from the breathtaking red rocks to the stunning views of the valley from one of the many lookout points.
Brandon Satterwhite/Flickr
Jerry/Flickr
Somewhere within this rugged mountain range out west, the desert scenery will inspire you and promise many opportunities for the perfect photo.
Dave Wilson/Flickr
This well-known grotto in the hill country makes for gorgeous photos, especially in the spring and summer.
Andy/Flickr
The highest point in Austin is also one of the most photographed, and it’s easy to see why.
CamellaTWU/Flickr
Sarath Kuchi/Flickr
Another popular place for photographers, the world-renowned riverwalk in San Antonio offers photographers plenty of spots to capture the moment.
Knowsphotos/flickr
mlhradio/flickr
Named after the bigtooth maples scattered throughout the park, this is a lesser-known spot to take photos, but still a notable one nonetheless.
Allison Turrell/Flickr
I don’t think this one really requires any words…just beautiful.
Daniel/Flickr
There really isn’t a specific spot, but any trails or roads lined with trees make a great photo op.
Jerry and Pat Donaho/Flickr
Everyone has their favorite spot to photograph in the hill country, but no matter where you choose to take pictures, I think we can all agree that the hill country is simply magnificent at every twist and turn.
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