Posted in Texas October 27, 2015 by Kristen Lawrence

Part 4: What These 20 Texas Photographers Captured Will Blow You Away

When I first started writing these articles, I had no idea just how many people would send in their photos of the state; the overwhelming response has blown me away! We have done three articles now showcasing reader submitted photos, so this is the fourth installment. The photos just seem to get more unreal and beautiful every time I write one of these, so thank you again to all the talented photographers out there who so kindly share their photos with us!

If you’d like your photo to be featured, please follow the submission guidelines at the bottom of this post.

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1) Look at this stunning double rainbow captured by Bernie Reyes in Weimar, Texas at an 8th grade football game! Wow!

2) What an amazing sunrise photographed by Heather Knowles Fitte in Midland!

3) Gorgeous picture of the Fred Hartman Bridge in Baytown taken by Julie O'Daniel Glenn!

4) The city of Houston actually looks somewhat peaceful in this photo also taken by Julie!

5) These creepy trees look perfect for Halloween, don't you think? Taken in Shiner by Kenneth Wright.

6) A lovely shot of a rainbow in Surfside Beach, Texas! I love the striking green colors in this one.

7) Another magnificent shot of Bolivar Peninsula by CCWard Photography!

8) Whoa! Look at that powerful lightning strike piercing the clouds near Lamesa!

9) Another gorgeous photo taken by Jerry Cotten, this time of the Guadalupe River near Waring. Look at those beautiful fall colors!

10) This charming photo perfectly captures the essence of childhood, taken at Holly Lake Ranch, Texas by Lyndsey Whitmore!

11) GORGEOUS fall colors in the Hill Country, captured beautifully by Mike Jones.

12) Also taken by Mike Jones, isn't this rainbow captured in Leon Springs after a storm just breathtaking?

13) Springtime in the hill country...such a tranquil setting once again captured by Mike Jones.

14) Edge Falls in Kendall County looks mighty beautiful in this photo! Taken by Mike Jones as well.

15) Melanie Gentry takes an exceptional photo of El Capitan in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in the early morning light.

16) Wow! Melanie also captures a blue starry sky reflected over the water at the rain-filled salt basin in Guadalupe Mountains National Park!

17) The water sure looks peaceful at sunset at Lake Fork in East Texas! Taken by Dzignsby D Gore.

18) Mike Jones also photographs the sun rising over the fast-flowing Guadalupe River...what a beaut!

19) How about this peaceful field of bluebonnets in Mason County, y'all?

20) And finally, another spectacular sunrise captured by Kenneth Wright in Shiner, Texas.

Did these totally hypnotize and mesmerize you, because they sure did for me! Tell us which one was your favorite in the comments below! Also, if you’d like your photo to be featured in one of these articles, please send them to the Only In Texas Facebook page, or email them to us at submit-tx@onlyinyourstate.com. Thanks again everyone!