Kentucky is a beautiful place to live, and we have the pictures to prove it. All across the state the scenery is lush, with bountiful trees, plants and wildlife. The gorgeous mountains provide a backdrop for the rolling hills and forests leading up to them, and our rivers and lakes are serene. Thankfully, a lot of you talented readers captured breathtaking images throughout 2015, and here are 25 of them:
- Madisonville City Park.
Chad Fuller This stunning view captured not only a beautiful sunset, but a goggle of geese setting off for a journey.
- Calloway, Marshall County.
Jason Adair The golden hue of the sun rising up lights the path of this cow, as it grazes on dew covered grass.
- Beautiful Kentucky skyline.
David Wiley This is a beautiful shot of Kentucky’s skyline, possibly in Robards.
- Bourbon County moon.
Krista Manley Kates The soft golden glow of the moon makes the night so serene in this peaceful spot.
- Bowling Green.
Lisa Hunt Morrissey The vibrant pinks, purples and blues of the sunset sink behind the shadows of the homes and trees.
- Bucks in the morning light.
Janet McClanahan This photographer caught these young bucks grazing on the dew dampened grass at first light in Scott County.
- Crestwood Farm.
Sam Wallace The drying fields give a vivid orange pop against the silver silos and breathtaking skylines.
- Frost in Western Kentucky.
Jerry and Barb Hoth This is a frosty morning photo taken in a beautiful, and often under-appreciated part of Kentucky.
- Dexter sunset.
Sandra Burkeen Vivid shades of orange give the sky a fierce glow.
- Eddyville sunset.
Jerry and Bob Hoth Kentucky goes fiery shades of pink during this sunset.
- Henry County sunset.
Jill Justice The sky turns a bloody shade of red as the sun creeps down under the horizon to rest till morn.
- Knott County.
Eddy Campbell Elk graze peacefully on a hillside at sunrise.
- Henry County.
Mike Prenn A foggy morning sunrise in the countryside.
- Falls.
Erin Richardson The contrasting natural colors really make this scene worth gazing at a while.
- Kentucky Lake.
Jean Mattingly Lighthouse Landing at Kentucky Lake makes a serene spot to relax and enjoy a sunset.
- Jessamine County.
Dark Shot Dark K9 This photographer took a magical shot of the reflection of a sunset in a cabin window at Camp Nelson.
- Pulaski County.
Rita Kidd Dick The gorgeous pastel sky is a vibrant contrast to the darkness of the winter trees and vintage barn.
- Snow day in Eastern Kentucky.
Rainman Storm A crisp, cool day with a light snow dusting the ground.
- Scott County.
Janet McClanahan This brightly colored sky is mirrored on the calm waters of this pond in Scott County.
- Pond in Trapp.
Vance Johnson A rainbow sky is mirrored in this serene pond setting.
- Whitesburg.
Jon Potter This shows us a breathtaking view of the valley below while it is still draped in fog. Jon
- Louisville on the Ohio.
Matt McClintock This is one of the most intensely beautiful skyline captures of Louisville I’ve seen.
- Springfield.
Terry Alan Spalding This is a postcard perfect picture of the sunny Springfield countryside. Terry
- Lighthouse Landing.
Jerry and Barb Hoth This serene spot is located in Grand Rivers and offers visitors a gorgeous view surrounded by woods and water.
- Western Kentucky Sunset.
Chad Fuller The goose is frolicking in the water under the golden glow of the sunset.
Each one of these amazing photos really seem to say something about Kentucky. I am grateful to all the photographers for their dedication and capability behind the camera. This article could have easily been double what it is, because you all submit some amazing photos. I look forward to seeing more reader submissions in 2016. Which one of these photographs is your favorite?
Chad Fuller
This stunning view captured not only a beautiful sunset, but a goggle of geese setting off for a journey.
Jason Adair
The golden hue of the sun rising up lights the path of this cow, as it grazes on dew covered grass.
David Wiley
This is a beautiful shot of Kentucky’s skyline, possibly in Robards.
Krista Manley Kates
The soft golden glow of the moon makes the night so serene in this peaceful spot.
Lisa Hunt Morrissey
The vibrant pinks, purples and blues of the sunset sink behind the shadows of the homes and trees.
Janet McClanahan
This photographer caught these young bucks grazing on the dew dampened grass at first light in Scott County.
Sam Wallace
The drying fields give a vivid orange pop against the silver silos and breathtaking skylines.
Jerry and Barb Hoth
This is a frosty morning photo taken in a beautiful, and often under-appreciated part of Kentucky.
Sandra Burkeen
Vivid shades of orange give the sky a fierce glow.
Jerry and Bob Hoth
Kentucky goes fiery shades of pink during this sunset.
Jill Justice
The sky turns a bloody shade of red as the sun creeps down under the horizon to rest till morn.
Eddy Campbell
Elk graze peacefully on a hillside at sunrise.
Mike Prenn
A foggy morning sunrise in the countryside.
Erin Richardson
The contrasting natural colors really make this scene worth gazing at a while.
Jean Mattingly
Lighthouse Landing at Kentucky Lake makes a serene spot to relax and enjoy a sunset.
Dark Shot Dark K9
This photographer took a magical shot of the reflection of a sunset in a cabin window at Camp Nelson.
Rita Kidd Dick
The gorgeous pastel sky is a vibrant contrast to the darkness of the winter trees and vintage barn.
Rainman Storm
A crisp, cool day with a light snow dusting the ground.
This brightly colored sky is mirrored on the calm waters of this pond in Scott County.
Vance Johnson
A rainbow sky is mirrored in this serene pond setting.
Jon Potter
This shows us a breathtaking view of the valley below while it is still draped in fog. Jon
Matt McClintock
This is one of the most intensely beautiful skyline captures of Louisville I’ve seen.
Terry Alan Spalding
This is a postcard perfect picture of the sunny Springfield countryside. Terry
This serene spot is located in Grand Rivers and offers visitors a gorgeous view surrounded by woods and water.
The goose is frolicking in the water under the golden glow of the sunset.
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