Zaneta Views
Zaneta is located on a hilltop in the northeast corner of Iowa. Surrounded by corn and soybeans in summer and deep snowdrifts in winter, here are a few views of the world as seen from the lost town of Zaneta.
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Summer brings vastly changeable weather. The collisions of cold and hot air develop enormous thunderstorms that are often accompanied by tornadoes. This photograph was taken on such a day. Overpowered by the clouds, this red barn is two miles east of Zaneta. Look carefully at the lower edge of the cloud to see a waterspout and don’t miss the rainbow. Ten minutes after this image was captured these clouds became a tornado that struck the town of Hudson three miles further east. |
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Thistle is considered a "noxious weed" in this part of the country. We leave a small patch to grow every year that serves as a buffet for the butterflies and Gold Finches. As you can see they appreciate the treat. |
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The hot sultry days of an Iowan summer encourage the native wildflowers to grow. Perched on Queen Anne's Lace, a monarch butterfly blends its colors with those of the Echinacea, commonly known as purple cone flower. |
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A typical January morning, temperatures of 10 degrees and new fallen snow, this is the alternate personality of Zaneta — winter. The clear blue sky warns of the bitterly cold temperature. |
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