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15 Amazing Places In Iowa That Are A Photo-Taking Paradise

Iowa offers numerous picturesque locations perfect for photography enthusiasts.

Published Sep 2, 2015

Written by 

Michaela Kendall

Iowa is such a beautiful state, some might even call it picture perfect. You could just hold out an empty picture frame in any one of these 15 spots, and have yourself a perfect photo. So, whether you're a beginning photographer, or an old pro, check out these places next time you need a good spot for a photo-op.

1. Maquoketa Caves State Park, Maquoketa

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2. The Bridges of Madison County

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3. Pikes Peak State Park, McGregor

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4. Brenton Arboretum, Dallas Center

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5. The Iowa State Fair, Des Moines

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6. The Swinging Bridge, Columbus Junction

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7. George Wyth State Park, Waterloo

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8. Clark Tower, Winterset

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9. The Missouri River at sunrise

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10. Eagle Point Park, Dubuque

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11. Reiman Gardens, Ames

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12. Central Gardens of North Iowa, Clear Lake

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13. Indianola during the National Balloon Classic

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14. Spirit Lake, Dickinson County

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15. Any field of wildflowers on a bright summer day

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Clearly there are plenty of spots to take an amazing photo in Iowa, the only hard part is deciding where to go first!

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