Neil writes

Santa Elena Canyon is the highlight of any visit to Big Bend. Dividing Mexico on the left with Texas on the right, the sheer rock walls rise 1500 feet on either side of the Rio Grande

Neil Ellis Photos: Neil is great friend who plays a respectable round of golf, identifies unseen birds by their calls, completes the New York Times Friday Crossword in ink, and snaps a heck of a photo. His photos are featured here at AllanShowalter.com and can be found collected at Neil Ellis Photos.