It’s not hard to capture Maine’s beauty in photographs, but we had some absolute stunners this year. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos to Only in Maine! You make our community exactly what it should be: fun, creative and enthusiastic about our great state! Here are the absolute best photos that were taken in Maine in 2015.
- You can never have too many Bar Harbor sunrises on your screen.
Kent G. Becker via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A gigantic moon in Unity.
Holly Ryan via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Balancing Rock at Jomary Lake.
Susan Perkins via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A nice way to end the day at Hill Beach.
Jamie Grant via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A serene stream in Belfast.
Brice C. Jones via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A gorgeous day for a trip to Monhegan Island.
George Bremer via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A raging Penobscot River.
WildSolace Photography by Donna Watson Lawson via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A place to relax at Ocean Point in East Boothbay.
Michele Shea via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A stormy day in Searsport.
Karen Domenech Hildreth via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A violet sunset in Hancock.
Zach Cravens via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A sign from above at Belgrade Lake in Central Maine.
Meredith Jane via Only In Maine / Facebook
- The colors of nightfall at Lake Wassookeag in Dexter.
Jane B. Atwood via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Summer days at Caribou Lake.
Candice Belcher Raven via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A calm Quaker Ridge in Casco.
Paul Noble Images via Only In Maine / Flickr
- Brilliant colors during a sunset over Cape Porpoise.
Raging Wire via Only In Maine / Flickr
- Stunning sunset over Saint John River in Allagash.
Appleton Images via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.
Jim Dollar Photography via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A Summer’s day at Portland Head Light.
CLD Photography via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Feeling otherworldly at Otter Creek on Mount Desert Island.
Andy Smith via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Lyman gave us some of the most pink sunsets this year.
Andi Chasse via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A perfect moment in Aroostook County.
Melissa via Only In Maine / Flickr
- A slow morning sunrise in Acadia National Park.
Dave Wilson Photography
- Remembering that warm Autumn in Vassalboro.
Patricia Mower-Krauss via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Thanks St. Albans, for a lovely Autumn sunset.
Dave Hills via Only In Maine / Facebook
- At least some of Maine got snow this year! Including Gouldsboro.
Taryn Monroe via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Sunsets in Rangeley bring out the curious child in all of us.
Lightly Anchored
- Good morning, Rockland!
Tracy Trinwood via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Fort Williams from a higher vantage point than we’re used to.
Brian Bechard via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Eagle Lake at twilight
Knowsphotos / Flickr
- An aerial view of beautiful Five Islands.
Lawreston Crute / Lawreston Distinctive Views
- An impressive sunset on Cape Neddick.
Rob Weir via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A wondrous Waterville morning.
Jody Roberts via Only In Maine / Facebook
- Sunset at Acadia National Park.
Federico Robertazzi via Only in Maine / Facebook
- A goodnight sunset in Old Orchard Beach.
Captain Kimo / Facebook
- Last light home at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.
Randy Durrum via Only In Maine / Facebook
- A fall day at Step Falls in Newry.
The B’s via Only In Maine / Flickr
- And a great, big glorious and bright “thank you, 2015” from Nubble Light.
Derek D via Only In Maine /Flickr
As always, keep sending us your best photos!
Kent G. Becker via Only In Maine / Facebook
Holly Ryan via Only In Maine / Facebook
Susan Perkins via Only In Maine / Facebook
Jamie Grant via Only In Maine / Facebook
Brice C. Jones via Only In Maine / Facebook
George Bremer via Only In Maine / Facebook
WildSolace Photography by Donna Watson Lawson via Only In Maine / Facebook
Michele Shea via Only In Maine / Facebook
Karen Domenech Hildreth via Only In Maine / Facebook
Zach Cravens via Only In Maine / Facebook
Meredith Jane via Only In Maine / Facebook
Jane B. Atwood via Only In Maine / Facebook
Candice Belcher Raven via Only In Maine / Facebook
Paul Noble Images via Only In Maine / Flickr
Raging Wire via Only In Maine / Flickr
Appleton Images via Only In Maine / Facebook
Jim Dollar Photography via Only In Maine / Facebook
CLD Photography via Only In Maine / Facebook
Andy Smith via Only In Maine / Facebook
Andi Chasse via Only In Maine / Facebook
Melissa via Only In Maine / Flickr
Dave Wilson Photography
Patricia Mower-Krauss via Only In Maine / Facebook
Dave Hills via Only In Maine / Facebook
Taryn Monroe via Only In Maine / Facebook
Lightly Anchored
Tracy Trinwood via Only In Maine / Facebook
Brian Bechard via Only In Maine / Facebook
Knowsphotos / Flickr
Lawreston Crute / Lawreston Distinctive Views
Rob Weir via Only In Maine / Facebook
Jody Roberts via Only In Maine / Facebook
Federico Robertazzi via Only in Maine / Facebook
Captain Kimo / Facebook
Randy Durrum via Only In Maine / Facebook
The B’s via Only In Maine / Flickr
Derek D via Only In Maine /Flickr
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