Beautiful Nature Photography in the United States

No matter the season or location, there is something both exciting and calming about getting out and exploring the world around us. Maybe it’s the fresh air or the possibility of discovering something new in a place that feels so familiar. Whatever it is, nature photography has the ability to bring a newness with each experience.

Which is why it comes as no surprise that a recent study suggests a brief nature experience can improve our overall mental health. In fact, a 90-minute walk in a natural setting was shown to reverse the negative impacts of living in urbanized areas (i.e. cities). But, where do you go to enjoy nature and capture incredible photos? It depends on where you live. Here are some great nature shots taken across the United States to inspire your next adventure.

Nature Photography in the United States

Alabama

Photo by: @justwanderfull

 

Alaska

Photo by: @matthirtimages

 

Arizona

Photo by: @themayascenario

 

Arkansas

Photo by: @nothingrhymeswithcorbin

 

California

Photo by: @my_beautiful_pack

 

Colorado

Photo by: @j.braun.photography

 

Connecticut

Photo by: @erinrayphotography

 

Delaware

Photo by: @aafitch_photography

 

Florida

Photo by: @below_and_above

 

Georgia

Photo by: @wild.wanderess

 

Hawaii

Photo by: @mariazawackiphotography

 

Idaho

Photo by: @hikester_

 

Illinois

Photo by: @ericrusnak

 

Indiana

Photo by: @journey_wisely

 

Iowa

Photo by: @whiteyanderson

 

Kansas

Photo by: @derekliving

 

Kentucky

Photo by: @bramfulk

 

Louisiana

Photo by: @t_stevens225

Maine

Photo by: @robertimenycdduo

 

Maryland

Photo by: @tlf_creativephotography

 

Massachusetts

Photo by: @honoryourrhythm

 

Michigan

Photo by: @fredwithanf

 

Minnesota

Photo by: @eh_photographymn

 

Mississippi

Photo by: @joesmileyphd

 

Missouri

Photo by: @brokenvhs

 

Montana

Photo by: @traunphoto

 

Nebraska

Photo by: @nebraska_of_usa

 

Nevada

Photo by: @leucinesky

 

New Hampshire

Photo by: @mitchellhemmer

 

New Jersey

Photo by: @tr_oc_photos

 

New Mexico

Photo by: @samdavisphoto

 

New York

Photo by: @sarahcimperman

 

North Carolina

Photo by: @clking61

 

North Dakota

Photo by: @marshall_the_nightowl

 

Ohio

Photo by: @camera_meets_beard

 

Oklahoma

Photo by: @mattpaynetravelphotography

 

Oregon

Photo by: @le_yone

Pennsylvania

Photo by: @uncoveringpa

 

Rhode Island

Photo by: @thenewportview

 

South Carolina

Photo by: @holy_city_vibes

 

South Dakota

Photo by: @claygroot

 

Tennessee

Photo by: @adam_robert82

 

Texas

Photo by: @momworks

 

Utah

Photo by: @clotero

 

Vermont

Photo by: @liamgriffin

 

Virginia

Photo by: @skphotography4

 

Washington

Photo by: @k.d.s.photography

 

West Virginia

Photo by: @portandoak

 

Wisconsin

Photo by: @bammco

 

Wyoming

Photo by: @victormaisano

 

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