13 Times The Sun Made Kentucky The Most Beautiful Place On Earth

The sun beams down on our ole’ Kentucky homes and brings warmth, light, and breathtaking views. No matter where you are in the state, the sunrise and sunset are usually an artist palette of color, offerings incredible views. Some of these images allow us to stare directly into the sun, via the camera lens, and see all its golden glory.

Here are 13 images where the sun turns Kentucky into a "real" artistic masterpiece:

13. JFK Bridge in Louisville.

The sun casts its light both through and under the bridge.

12. Golden sunrise.

The golden glow of this sunrise is seemingly angelic hovering around the trees.

11. Sun filtering through the trees in the forest.

The water and greenery glisten in the morning sun.

10. Rise and shine in Kentucky.

The sun tops the Kentucky hills with a reddish gold illumination.

9. Sun bursting through the clouds.

The sun partially hides behind the clouds, allowing only an edge to burst through.

8. Sun peeking through the Rock Bridge.

The famed Rock Bridge is catching the morning light, and basking in the soft glow.

7. University of Kentucky State Botanical Garden.

The sun from the viewpoint of a flower petal.

6. Sunrise in Floyds Fork.

An empty swing basks in the glory of the sun's warmth.

5. Sunset in Kentucky.

The sun shows the power of its fiery surface.

4. Sunshine and clouds.

Looks like heaven opened a small crack in its door.

3. The sun illuminates the forest floor in Lexington.

The forest floor is touched by the sun, even through the trees.

2. McConnel Springs in Lexington.

This beautiful spring almost glows a golden aura in the warmth of the sun.

1. Lake Cumberland.

It's hard to imagine anything making Lake Cumberland more beautiful, but the glow of the sun does it.

The lyrics to an old song began, "sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy", and here it Kentucky, that couldn’t be more true. Each one of these photographers did an amazing job capturing the golden glow of the sun, making us feel like the "sunshine state" for a change. I had a hard time making up my mind, so which of the following is your favorite picture of our sweet sunny moments? Tell us in the comments below!