Check out some of our favorite photos from the 2023 Fall Photo Contest!
Red-orange leaves have fallen and a crisp chill is in the air! We asked our readers to celebrate fall vibes by sharing their best autumn photos.
A day at the garden
A view of the Japanese Gardens at Missouri Botanical Garden.
Where was this photo taken: Missouri Botanical Garden
Carol M., 63119
A fall neighborhood
Taken on a wonderful fall afternoon walk.
Where was this photo taken: Clayton, Missouri
Deno F., 63105
Albany covered bridge
Covered bridge in Albany, New Hampshire.
Where was this photo taken: Albany, New Hampshire
Nancy K., 63090
At the River Road in autumn
The Great River Road in autumn from the Missouri side of the river.
Where was this photo taken: West Alton area
John W., 63031
Autumn creeping in
The colors fall.
Where was this photo taken: St. Peters, Missouri
Amelia S., 63376
Branson in fall
This is Dogwood Canyon in Branson.
Where was this photo taken: Dogwood Canyon, Branson, Missouri
Kelley S., 63304
Enjoying fall on Art Hill
Beautiful fall colors above Art Hill in Forest Park.
Where was this photo taken: Forest Park, above Art Hill and across from the St. Louis Art Museum.
Jan K., 63132
Fall colors
Appalachian fall colors.
Where was this photo taken: Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Pierre T., 63146
Fall contrasts
Trees and benches by the playground.
Where was this photo taken: Bohrer Park in South County
Sorin N., 63128
Fall fun, y'all
Friend's dog enjoying fall on a camping trip.
Where was this photo taken: Wisconsin
Carol H., 62234
Fall glorious fall
Colorful fall trees at a lake's edge.
Where was this photo taken: Notre Dame, Indiana
Karen D., 63376
Fall lake reflection
The reflection of a tree in fall off a lake.
Where was this photo taken: Lone Elk Park
Stephen R., 63129
Fall nights
Fall nights at Big Springs.
Where was this photo taken: Van Buren, Missouri
Janet W., 63901
Fall vista
Along the boardwalk at Ha Ha Tonka State Park.
Where was this photo taken: Ha Ha Tonka State Park, Camdenton, Missouri
Liz T., 63376
Falling joyfully
Katherine loves playing in the fall leaves.
Where was this photo taken: Belleville, Illinois
Laura S., 62223
Gateway Arch with fall leaves
This photo shows the Arch framed by fall leaves.
Where was this photo taken: Gateway Arch
Alicia B., 63104
Jefferson Barracks Park
One of my favorite locations in Jefferson Barracks Park.
Where was this photo taken: Jefferson Barracks Park, St. Louis, Missouri
Michael L., 63116
Lafayette Square
Photo of the Arch from Lafayette Square taken with my drone.
Where was this photo taken: Lafayette Square
Jim F., 63139
Looking from a different perspective
You never know where you'll find THE spot.
Where was this photo taken: Fairview Heights, Illinois
Denise N., 62234
Mimi's little pumpkin
Hello pumpkin!
Where was this photo taken: St. Peters, Missouri
Angelia H., 63670
Path of autumn
A single paved road, passing through a golden wood. Is this Frost's road, less traveled by?
Where was the photo taken: Henry L. Simpson Park, St. Louis, Missouri
Matt K., 63026
Persimmon
Fallen persimmon.
Where was this photo taken: Lafayette Park
Michael D., 63104
Pumpkinheads
Couples Halloween photo shoot from last year.
Where was this photo taken: Mastodon State Park
Amber M., 63010
Red Pagoda
This is the Pagoda Circle by the Muny in Forest Park. It was an overcast day but the colors were popping!
Where was this photo taken: Forest Park
Valerie S., 63031
Route 100
Beautiful drive through colorful hills.
Where was this photo taken: Lake Eden, Vermont
Roger S., 62052
Sassafras trees
Beautiful leaves of a sassafras tree.
Where was this photo taken: My backyard
Donna S., 63129
Steaming Up
The Mount Washington Cog railroad is oldest in the world and still regularly uses steam engines to climb the 37% grades over 3 miles to the top at 6,288 feet!
Where was this photo taken: Mount Washington, New Hampshire
Brad J., 62269
Stella
Cutest fall decoration.
Where was this photo taken: Oakville, Missouri
Sandy W., 63129
Sunrise at deer camp
Sunrise on Saturday morning of opening weekend from the deer stand.
Where was this photo taken: Crawford County
Katie G., 63304
The fall floating blue
Fall leaves floating on Alley Spring.
Where was this photo taken: Alley Spring, Eminence, Missouri
Denise M., 63123
The Muny Pagoda
Sunrise on the Pagoda outside The Muny in Forest Park.
Where was this photo taken: Forest Park
Jane D., 63011
The stone
Spotted this tiny leaf on the path of rocks in the Japanese Garden.
Where was this photo taken: Missouri Botanical Garden
Carol W., 63128
Volcanic fall
In the highlands of Iceland wandering around the volcanic boulders.
Where was this photo taken: Iceland
Brad W., 63110
Watching the leaves fall
Beautiful fall day at the garden.
Where was this photo taken: Missouri Botanical Garden
Julie C., 63129
