I have visited many beautiful locations in the world. Every scene carries its own beauty and charm. You really cannot compare beauty to other beauty because each is unique. The more you try to define beauty, the far away you get from capturing what it is, hence, beauty is a feeling; it is heart-felt! It is the magical mixture of what you see with how you feel.

The scenes below from the Tri-State area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin are among the most beautiful I have seen with a special affinity to Duque, the city I love. Enjoy!

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