The competition is building…more and more pictures to choose from each week and the process is getting harder and harder to pick the favorites! THANK YOU. This week we had to narrow it down to 50 first, then again to 25. So many great pictures of this beautiful state!

1. Trail of Tears Park, submitted by Ho Pham.
Ho Pham
Love the clarity of both the nearby beach and the distant trees along the water.
2. Writing desk, Lexington Historic Battle site by Niki Kind Conrad.
Niki Kind Conrad
This is one of several wonderful shots sent in by Niki featuring this location, but this was our favorite.
3. Wild horses, taken in the Two Rivers area, submitted by Margaret Jones, Van Buren, MO.
Margaret Jones
It's almost as if they are looking at you like you interrupted some important meeting.
4. Round Spring Cave in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways by Patty Wheatley Bishop.
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Seeing the cave wall close-up allows you to catch every little detail of the unique formation.
5. Sunset through wheat, August. A. Busch Conservation Area, Defiance, by John Albert Christeson.
John Albert Christeson
It's almost as though the sun is fighting going down. Great contrast with the wheat as well.
6. Along the Katy Trail from Rocheport by Mark Hammond.
Mark Hammond
Colorful fall colors along an interesting (MKT!) rock wall is truly a unique sight.
7. The water tower at Ha Ha Tonka State Park just outside of Camdenton by Bear Randolph.
Bear Randolph
Shooting the tower from below gives it an almost ominous feel.
8. Ken Trudeau submitted this photo, and says, “This time of year, patience is needed for the next parking spot at Elephant Rock State Park. The Park is loved by many Missourians.”
Ken Trudeau
Just a perfect shot of a beautiful place!
9. “My pond reflecting the fall foliage. Near Kingsville.” By Rita Hutchings Larson.
Rita Hutchings Larson
Love the reflection of the entire scene including the foliage and the white clouds and blue sky.
10. Huge pine tree at Hawn State Park by Denny LaRue.
Denny LaRue
An interesting perspective and truly cool shot.
11. Cara Cundiff submitted this photo and says, “Caught this monarch butterfly fueling up for his flight down south at Nathaniel Greene Park in Springfield, Mo”.
Cara Cundiff
Love the color contract of the purple flower and orange monarch.
12. Paddy Creek Wilderness by BJ Norris.
BJ Norris
Surrounded by the autumn foliage...great capture!

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13. Between Hardin and Millville by Chelsea Lynn.
Chelsea Lynn
Is it the sunset or is the world on fire? Amazing image!
14. Sunset on the Gasconade River by Karla Helmering.
Karla Helmering
Serene and beautiful.
15. On the tracks, O’Fallon, by Nikki Coglan.
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An approaching train could be a hard thing to capture so perfectly.
16. Beautiful Missouri sunrise by Steve Turner.
Steve Turner
Love the contrast between the bright blue sky, the yellow of the upcoming sun, the white clouds and green Earth. Striking.
17. From rural Carthage by Delores Dermott.
Delores Dermott
There are so many colors and reflections in this picture. Love the purples, pinks and orange hues.
18. Fall Float on the Current River by Erica Meyer.
Erica Meyer
Looks like a shot you'd see in a travel brochure. Wanna go? Yes, please!
19. Heather N. Frank submitted this photo and says, “I took this photo a few months ago of a gorgeous sunset in Mt. View”.
Heather N Frank
The huge sun peaks through the trees giving off such gorgeous reds and oranges.
20. Fall Trout Fishing at Meramec Spring Park by William D. Barrett.
William D. Barrett
This might be an odd choice, but it's a great capture of a popular fall pastime. The fishermen are so small in comparison to the tree line and the gorgeous fall foliage.
21. Amy Laughlin submitted this photo and says, “It doesn't get any better than this! I took this at sunset Saturday in Kearney MO;)”.
Amy Laughlin
Agreed. I love the tri-color effect of the sun captured behind a thinning tree. Beautiful.
22. Highway U in Irondale by Angie Coffman Doty. She says, “The sky changed every few minutes but at this exact time it was beautiful”.
Angie Coffman Doty
Almost like a rainbow sunset.
23. Gorgeous Sunday walk at the park in Bolivar by Carrie Alleger Christoph.
Carrie Alleger Christoph
Just a perfect image of a fall walk in the park. So many leaves on the ground, yet so many still in the trees.
24. Fall colors creeping up the silo. Taken in rural Scott County by Dawn Griggs Scherer.
Dawn Griggs Scherer
Very unique, very cool capture. Lovely.
25. Overlooking the beautiful Current River in Shannon County by Amelia Buford.
Amelia Buford
One of the best, most sweeping fall scenes we have seen. Amazingly beautiful.

This week’s collection of photos are the best yet! To submit your photo, you can send an email to submit-mo@onlyinyourstate.com or post to Only in Missouri’s Facebook Page! Share your comments below, and keep sharing those photos!!

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