2025 Kentucky Living Photo Contest winners
FROM THE EXUBERANT TO THE SOMBER, entries in this year’s Kentucky Living Photo Contest blew us away. You’ve documented the people, places, landscapes, plants, animals and more that make our state uniquely breathtaking. Thanks to all who entered— more than 2,000 of you—and congratulations to our winners!
And don’t forget to cast your vote for the People’s Choice! A new category each week.
LANDSCAPES & SCENERY
Wayne Garmon
FARMERS RECC MEMBER
A field of daffodils blooms on a foggy morning in Barren County.
Richena Holbert
SALT RIVER ELECTRIC MEMBER
A moment of reflection on a wintry day at the Abbey of Gethsemani.
Tim Curtsinger
SALT RIVER ELECTRIC MEMBER
Chained Rock in Pine Mountain State Resort Park offers a stunning view.
ANIMALS
Corey Wilson
KENERGY MEMBER
Tilly trains at Camp Canine, a dog training and boarding company owned by Jordan Camp in Utica.
Sandy Jackson
OWEN ELECTRIC MEMBER
An adult eastern bluebird feeds a fledgling.
Skylar Dickerson
GRAYSON RECC MEMBER
During a farm-sitting experience in Fleming County, Skylar got in some photography time as well, capturing these adorable donkeys.
PLANTS & FLOWERS
Rylan Meadows
CLARK ENERGY MEMBER
A clouded sulphur butterfly sunbathes on wild daisies.
Dianna Wood
SALT RIVER ELECTRIC MEMBER
Dewdrops collect on Columbine after a morning rain.
Vicki Shriml
BLUE GRASS ENERGY MEMBER
Vicki captured this photo during a festival in Lexington’s Gratz Park following a brief rain shower.
KENTUCKY TRAVELS
Richena Holbert
SALT RIVER ELECTRIC MEMBER
The Taylor County fair featured a rodeo show, where this rodeo clown entertained the audience.
Elliot Gilfix
A puddle on brick-paved St. Clair Street in downtown Frankfort reflects one of the most charming state capital cities in the country.
Larry Dixon
FLEMING-MASON ENERGY MEMBER
Blevins Grocery in downtown Preston serves the world’s finest bologna sandwich, Dixon says
PEOPLE
Shawn Hale
MEADE COUNTY RECC MEMBER
Four kids play pool at SkateLand in Hardin County.
Aaron Crawford
Remi enjoys an outdoor chess set near a community garden in Berea.
Jamie Martin
SOUTH KENTUCKY RECC MEMBER
Martin captured a moment of reflection at Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy.
