Texas Longhorn Steer at Sunset Wall Decor - Backroad Bull Photography on Premium Paper, Canvas, Acrylic, or Metal

The Texas Longhorn is one of the most iconic symbols of the Lone Star State. Descended from cattle brought over by Spanish explorers in the late 1400s, these hardy animals thrived in the wilds of Texas for centuries, developing their signature long, curved horns and unmatched endurance. By the time Texas became a republic, longhorns roamed freely across the plains, becoming the backbone of cattle drives along trails like the Chisholm and Goodnight-Loving. Their toughness and adaptability made them legendary, cementing their place in Texas history.



I was driving down a lonely backroad near Stamford, Texas, chasing the last light of the day. The sun had just started to dip below the horizon, setting the sky on fire with deep oranges and purples. I wasn’t expecting to find much—just soaking in the scenery and enjoying the solitude that only a Texas backroad can provide.



Then, in a blink, I saw it.



Standing on a ridge against the glowing sky was a magnificent Texas Longhorn, perfectly poised as if he had been waiting for me. His horns stretched wide, a silhouette against the burning sunset. I could hardly believe it. At 75 MPH, I flew past him before my brain even caught up to what I had just seen.



I had to go back.



Slamming on the brakes, I made a quick U-turn, hoping I hadn’t just missed the shot of a lifetime.



He was still there.



Not only was he still standing in the perfect position, but he barely moved, as if he knew exactly what I was there for. I grabbed my camera, stepped out onto the roadside, and framed the shot. The scene was almost too good to be true—nature and history blending into one breathtaking moment.



I fired off a few shots, adjusting my settings to capture the richness of the sky while keeping the longhorn’s silhouette crisp against the fading light.



And then, as if he knew the session was over, the longhorn turned and slowly wandered off, disappearing into the brush.



I climbed back into my truck, knowing I had just captured something special—a fleeting moment that encapsulated everything Texas is about. The open road, the wild spirit of the land, and the enduring legacy of the longhorn, standing tall against the sunset.



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Production and Shipping Time: 5-7 business days



Premium Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.



Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.



There are 5 ways to print these images.



1) Premium Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.

Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.

You'll feel like you're there.

Premium Photo Paper will last a long time.

This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches, 16x20 inches or 24x36.

They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online.)



2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.

Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.

Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.

0.75 or 1.5 inch thick (depending on which size that you order) wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important.)

Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.



3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)

This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which together make a single large image.

This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!



4) Aluminum Metal Prints

Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints.

Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel. Features a glossy coating and rounded edges.

UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.



5) Acrylic Prints

Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The 1/8" thick, clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!

UV resistant ink prevents fading. All acrylic sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box