A sunset in Kentucky is like looking into a 3 dimensional painting, where the artist used either vivid, fiery colors, or soft pastels. Occasionally both combine for a spectacular explosion of color, awing any who takes the time to watch the sun shrink behind the land. Instead of focusing on statistics or places, today let us focus on the beauty that is our state, and bask in the vibrancy of Mother Nature.
Here are 12 beautiful Kentucky sunsets that seem surreal:
- Western Kentucky
Frankieleon This lavender skyline gives the trees an almost shadowed appearance.
- Near Louisville
Heather Morton A palette of pastels seemingly dot across the sky.
- Mammoth Cave
James St. John A lavender slice through vibrant orange seems flame kissed all around.
- Louisville
Heather Morton The vivid pink, orange, gold, and lavender set the night aglow.
- Outskirts of Louisville
Wanderstuck These vivid orange, gold and red colors give the sky a fiery look. The dark above is almost like smoke.
- Lexington (in town)
Navin75 These clouds give this pastel skyline the look of a textured canvas.
- Lexington Outskirts
Jim The skyline just seemed to pop with contrast behind this lovely tulip garden.
- Kentucky Lake
Jerry The sun reflects off the Kentucky Lake as it say’s goodnight.
- Eminence
Pen Waggener Deep orange spreads to a pale gold into blue to silhouette this barn like a country painting.
- Dale Hollow Reservoir
Wiki This water catches the sun’s glow in the last few moments prior to it sinking beneath the tree line.
- Black Mountain
Ken Thomas The view from Black Mountain is amazing, regardless of the time of day.
- Central Kentucky
Kentucky Forestry Kentucky Forestry published this beautiful sunset, bursting with color behind a cherry tree.
Each one of these brilliant Kentucky sunsets is just a reminder of what a beautiful state we have the pleasure of calling home. The colors are so vibrant and exhilarating, it’s nice to take a few moments to just relax and just take it all in. Everywhere in the Bluegrass State, we can bask in the beauty as the sun says goodnight. What is your favorite memory of a Kentucky sunset, and where was it at? Pictures are welcomed.
Frankieleon
This lavender skyline gives the trees an almost shadowed appearance.
Heather Morton
A palette of pastels seemingly dot across the sky.
James St. John
A lavender slice through vibrant orange seems flame kissed all around.
The vivid pink, orange, gold, and lavender set the night aglow.
Wanderstuck
These vivid orange, gold and red colors give the sky a fiery look. The dark above is almost like smoke.
Navin75
These clouds give this pastel skyline the look of a textured canvas.
Jim
The skyline just seemed to pop with contrast behind this lovely tulip garden.
Jerry
The sun reflects off the Kentucky Lake as it say’s goodnight.
Pen Waggener
Deep orange spreads to a pale gold into blue to silhouette this barn like a country painting.
Wiki
This water catches the sun’s glow in the last few moments prior to it sinking beneath the tree line.
Ken Thomas
The view from Black Mountain is amazing, regardless of the time of day.
Kentucky Forestry
Kentucky Forestry published this beautiful sunset, bursting with color behind a cherry tree.
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