Capturing the ancient soul and dramatic landscapes of West Texas
Join National Geographic photographer Tara Kerzhner as she explores the breathtaking beauty of Big Bend. This video follows her journey through desert ridgelines, ancient geological wonders, and the profound stillness of the Texas sky.
Through the lens of Tara Kerzh and her travels in Big Bend, the film explores a landscape defined by its vastness and history. The journey traverses the Chisos Mountains via the 4.8-mile Lost Mine Trail and reaches the edge of Big Bend country near Terlingua, where shadows stretch across an ancient desert terrain (S3:p2, S3:p3, S3:p4).
The footage highlights the region's prehistoric significance, featuring insights from archaeologist Tim Gibbs, who reveals the remains of a mosasaur—an apex predator from the Cretaceous inland sea (S3:p4, S3:p5). Beyond the geology, the exploration captures the essence of West Texas, from the dark, star-filled skies of The Summit to the historical atmosphere of the Gage Hotel in Marathon (S3:p3, S3:p5).
Source: Discover West Texas with Photographer Tara Kerzhner | Texas: Spirit & Soul - Big Bend | Nat Geo
