Posted in Missouri October 02, 2015 by

What These 20 Missouri Photographers Captured Will Blow You Away

There is no question Missouri is a beautiful state with many great photo opportunities. We often have Missouri photographers who are generous enough to share their photos with us on the Only In Missouri Facebook page, so we decided to highlight some of the most amazing ones here. We appreciate all of your submissions and welcome you to continue sharing. You might just see one of your photos featured in the future!  Information on how to submit your photos will be at the end of the article.  Enjoy!

1. Angie Doty of Serendipity Artistry in Irondale caught this shot of the blood moon on September 27.
Angie Doty
What amazing colors!
2. Debra Brannon caught this sunset over Fellows Lake in Springfield on Labor Day this year.
Debra Brannon
The reflections are amazing!
3. Thank you to Brandy Norris for sharing this beautiful sunrise on Thomas Hill Lake.
Brandy Norris
What a wonderful way to start the day!
4. The Water Tower in St. Louis was captured beautifully in black and white by Ho Pham.
Ho Pham
You can climb to the top of that tower and see for miles!
5. Stacey Moeser took this shot at BK Leach, "waiting for sun to rise and the ducks to land".
Stacy Moeser
Beautiful!
6. Thank you to Linda Shirk for this amazing capture taken at Dilldays Mill in Dade County.
Linda Shirk
You can just hear the sound of the water falling!
7. Jamie Shaner took this amazing photo in Nevada, Missouri on September 25th.
Jamie Shaner
This one could be framed. I would gladly hang it in my home.
8. This photo of Rockbridge Mill was captured by Patty Wheatley Bishop.
Patty Wheatley Bishop
Word is this place has a great restaurant and some wonderful trout fishing.
9. Megan Gill shared this saying, "My dad plowing with his antique tractor as the sun sets on the farm."
Megan Gill
There are so many colors, and elements like the blowing dust are amazing.
10. Brittnee Gibbs caught this shot at Reed Springs in Centerville.
Brittnee Gibbs
Looks like a postcard!
11. Another beautiful capture by Ho Pham features the recent Hot Air Balloon Races in Forest Park in St. Louis.
Ho Pham
How blue is that sky?
12. Thank you to Kristine Barclay who shared, "This is the view I get everyday off my front porch in Cabool Mo."
Kristine Barclay
Why would you ever leave home?
13. Lovely shot by Lisa Hyde taken at the Botanical Gardens in Springfield.
Lisa Hyde
Beautiful butterly!
14. Another amazing sunset capture by Nancy Wallace features Linn Creek.
Nancy Wallace
So tranquil and calming.
15. Danielle McCartney captured this great shot at the Cuivre River State Park in Lincoln County.
Danielle McCartney
Love the boy and his dog.
16. Thank you to Erica Arnett Bone for sharing, "breakfast with the family, this is turttle pond at the park" at Bonne Terre Park.
Erica Arnett Bone
So much beautiful nature in Missouri!
17. Paula J. Jones captured this shot at the Missouri Mines State Historic Site in Park Hills.
Paula J. Jones
Interesting colors!
18. This photo of Greer Spring was taken by Marty Koch.
Marty Koch
Simply beautiful!
19. June Berry shared this "Picture perfect day at Castor River Shut ins".
June Berry
More of Missouri's natural beauty!
20. Gina Hayes shared this capture from the Great Pershing Balloon Derby in Brookfield.
Gina Hayes
I love the Celtic symbols on this balloon and the backdrop of the fading sky.

Which one of these is your favorite? We are excited to be sharing these photos and look forward to a new weekly feature with YOUR submissions.  To submit your photo, you can send an email to [email protected] or post to Only in Missouri’s Facebook Page.  Pictures can be interesting, beautiful, even funny, and we will choose our favorites each week and post them here!