I can't say enough about the views in Connecticut. Oceans, rivers, forest, plains and everything in between shape this beautiful state and make for unforgettable sights of natural beauty. But these photographs are especially stunning. Unlike in the movies, these photos are unplanned, unaltered, and unpredictably breathtaking. The reason this state has graced the big screen so many times is because its looks just can't be duplicated. See for yourself!

1. Nothing to see here but ocean and rocks. So why can't you look away?

At Pleasure Beach the light bouncing off the rocks just before sunset is incredible.

2. Here, the clouds come rolling in.

Guilford is a quaint place to live, though this view is anything but.

3. I love it when the sky and the river are the same shade of blue.

East Haddam stole my heart with this photo of the perfect day.

4. Even darker skies have their appeal.

Madison is full of surprises, but its beauty is no secret!

5. Connecticut's cup literally runneth over.

Kent Falls is one of many waterfalls you need to visit on your tour of the state.

6. Pink and purple painted skies are quite delightful.

This old barn in Bethany is what Connectict's rustic charm is all about.

7. Now this is my kind of golf course!

This hazard on the Pine Orchard Golf Course in Branford probably gives golfers a lot of trouble, but it sure is pretty.

8. It just wouldn't be Connecticut without a little bit of wildlife.

This egret was captured in Stonington.

9. Somebody's been peeking through the ferns.

Even larger towns in a metro area can have these views. This sunset was captured in Stratford!

10. This scene doesn't even look real.

You might be expecting a toy train to come through, but this winter wonderland captured in Branford is the real deal.

11. I always fall for autumn.

All puns aside, this shot of Bristol is a great example of Connecticut's greatest season.

12. A mesmerizing sunset makes for a beautiful goodbye.

New London will never get old with photos like these.

This video will have you drooling and smiling at the same time as it captures the beauty of Connecticut in a theatrically dramatic fashion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ4pHLGuY-U

If there's one thing people miss when they're away, it's the stunning landscapes! Don't you agree that the views are superb?