Iowa is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in the country… if not the entire world. From rolling hills to bright blue lakes, and towering bluffs to wide open valleys, Iowa really does have it all.

Tons of talented photographers who make their home here have been kind enough to share their work to the Only in Iowa Facebook page. Today, we’re featuring some of the most striking and gorgeous photographs that we’ve received. Thanks to everyone who has been sharing their beautiful photographs with us, and if you haven’t, feel free to post some to our page!

1. Whitey Anderson took this amazing shot of a sunset at Union Slough in Kossuth County.
Whitey Anderson
2. Patrick Trepp captured this scene of a foggy Cedar Rapids.
Patrick Trepp
3. Lorinda Groe got a great shot of the supermoon rising near Lake Mills.
Lorinda Groe
4. Dave Bridget Allardyce took this beautiful photo of the Pine Creek Grist Mill in Muscatine.
Dave Bridget Allardyce
5. Elmer Smith‎ captured this photo of a sunset in eastern Harrison County as the storm clouds moved in.
Elmer Smith‎
6. Brian Abeling snapped this picture perfect shot of an old barn just outside of Anamosa.
Brian Abeling
7. Tony Hayes took this magical photo of some deer in a field on a crisp morning.
Tony Hayes

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8. Jim Lahart took this great shot of the state capitol building in Des Moines.
Jim Lahart
9. Michael Leland captured this enchanting sunrise over Gray's Lake Park in Des Moines.
Michael Leland
10. Don Henderson shared this beautiful view from Balltown.
Don Henderson
11. Tony Hayes snapped this absolutely stunning photo of Maquoketa Caves.
Tony Hayes
12. Ben Humphrey shared his collage of the lunar eclipse viewing from Eldora.
Ben Humphrey
13. Robin Ragsdale got a beautiful shot of the Mississippi River coming into McGregor.
Robin Ragsdale
14. Elmer Smith took this gorgeous photo of the sunset in Mondamin.
Elmer Smith
15. Whitey Anderson captured this gorgeous shot of a sunset in Buffalo Center.
Whitey Anderson

Is this heaven? No it’s Iowa.

We would love to feature more photographs of Iowa each week that you’ve submitted! Please send us your best shots of the state by posting them to the Only in Iowa Facebook page!

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