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.

1. You can never have too many Bar Harbor sunrises on your screen.
Kent G. Becker via Only In Maine / Facebook
2. A gigantic moon in Unity.
Holly Ryan via Only In Maine / Facebook
3. Balancing Rock at Jomary Lake.
Susan Perkins via Only In Maine / Facebook
4. A nice way to end the day at Hill Beach.
Jamie Grant via Only In Maine / Facebook
5. A serene stream in Belfast.
Brice C. Jones via Only In Maine / Facebook
6. A gorgeous day for a trip to Monhegan Island.
George Bremer via Only In Maine / Facebook
7. A raging Penobscot River.
WildSolace Photography by Donna Watson Lawson via Only In Maine / Facebook
8. A place to relax at Ocean Point in East Boothbay.
Michele Shea via Only In Maine / Facebook
9. A stormy day in Searsport.
Karen Domenech Hildreth via Only In Maine / Facebook
10. A violet sunset in Hancock.
Zach Cravens via Only In Maine / Facebook
11. A sign from above at Belgrade Lake in Central Maine.
Meredith Jane via Only In Maine / Facebook
12. The colors of nightfall at Lake Wassookeag in Dexter.
Jane B. Atwood via Only In Maine / Facebook
13. Summer days at Caribou Lake.
Candice Belcher Raven via Only In Maine / Facebook
14. A calm Quaker Ridge in Casco.
Paul Noble Images via Only In Maine / Flickr
15. Brilliant colors during a sunset over Cape Porpoise.
Raging Wire via Only In Maine / Flickr
16. Stunning sunset over Saint John River in Allagash.
Appleton Images via Only In Maine / Facebook
17. Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.
Jim Dollar Photography via Only In Maine / Facebook
18. A Summer's day at Portland Head Light.
CLD Photography via Only In Maine / Facebook

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19. Feeling otherworldly at Otter Creek on Mount Desert Island.
Andy Smith via Only In Maine / Facebook
20. Lyman gave us some of the most pink sunsets this year.
Andi Chasse via Only In Maine / Facebook
21. A perfect moment in Aroostook County.
Melissa via Only In Maine / Flickr
22. A slow morning sunrise in Acadia National Park.
Dave Wilson Photography
23. Remembering that warm Autumn in Vassalboro.
Patricia Mower-Krauss via Only In Maine / Facebook
24. Thanks St. Albans, for a lovely Autumn sunset.
Dave Hills via Only In Maine / Facebook
25. At least some of Maine got snow this year! Including Gouldsboro.
Taryn Monroe via Only In Maine / Facebook
26. Sunsets in Rangeley bring out the curious child in all of us.
Lightly Anchored
27. Good morning, Rockland!
Tracy Trinwood via Only In Maine / Facebook
28. Fort Williams from a higher vantage point than we're used to.
Brian Bechard via Only In Maine / Facebook
29. Eagle Lake at twilight
Knowsphotos / Flickr
30. An aerial view of beautiful Five Islands.
Lawreston Crute / Lawreston Distinctive Views
31. An impressive sunset on Cape Neddick.
Rob Weir via Only In Maine / Facebook
32. A wondrous Waterville morning.
Jody Roberts via Only In Maine / Facebook
33. Sunset at Acadia National Park.
Federico Robertazzi via Only in Maine / Facebook
34. A goodnight sunset in Old Orchard Beach.
Captain Kimo / Facebook
35. Last light home at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.
Randy Durrum via Only In Maine / Facebook
36. A fall day at Step Falls in Newry.
The B's via Only In Maine / Flickr
37. 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!

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