Whether a sunrise or a sunset, or the sun peeping out of some storm clouds, the presence of this light in contrast with its surroundings often has a beautiful effect.  Here are some examples of times the sun truly multiplied the beauty of Missouri.  Enjoy!

  1. Missouri River, Boonville

Flickr/ Jane

  1. Forest Park, St. Louis

Flickr/ Nicole Marie Edine

  1. Springfield

Flickr/ Jose Kevo

  1. Brentwood

Flickr/ Savage Freedom

  1. Sunset Park, Florissant

Flickr/ Jon K.

  1. Hidden Valley, Kansas City

Flickr/ Tim Samoff

  1. South Fork

Flickr/ jfybby

  1. Columbia

Flickr/ Taylor Bennett

  1. Archie

Flickr/ Anne Ruthmann

  1. Kansas City

Flickr/ heatherintheusa

  1. Table Rock Lake

Flickr/ Doug Wertman

  1. Sunset Panorama

Flickr/ Tim Hamilton

I tried to choose photos where the sun itself was bright and/or prominent and not just in the background.  If you enjoy sun shots, there are tons of sunrise and sunset pictures of Missouri caught on film, because these images are so amazingly beautiful with the natural backdrops available in this state.  What are some of your favorites?  Share in the comments below.

Flickr/ Jane

Flickr/ Nicole Marie Edine

Flickr/ Jose Kevo

Flickr/ Savage Freedom

Flickr/ Jon K.

Flickr/ Tim Samoff

Flickr/ jfybby

Flickr/ Taylor Bennett

Flickr/ Anne Ruthmann

Flickr/ heatherintheusa

Flickr/ Doug Wertman

Flickr/ Tim Hamilton

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