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June 11, 2013

A Stitch in Time...

On a recent trip to Elgin IL, I stayed at a hotel off the interstate.  Behind it was an industrial park.  It was the perfect place for a run in the early morning - no traffic!  Surprisingly, there was a stretch of road surrounded by grassy lawns and beautiful flowering trees.  I could hardly wait to get back to the hotel to fetch my camera.  This photo was taken on Saturday morning.  By Monday morning, all of the petals were gone.  Talk about being in the right place at the right time!!


"Music Chart" texture courtesy of Kim Klassen.

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31 comments:

  1. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJune 11, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    Very pretty! I love the little spots! xo

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  2. you-wee becauseJune 11, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Interesting presentation of your photo of the flourishing tree, dear artful Tamara!
    Regards from Germany, Uwe.

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  3. StephanieJune 11, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Beauty can be found everywhere , even in the most unexpected places. Very creative presentation of your photo.

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  4. Kim Cunningham June 11, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    So glad you grabbed the opportunity! Lovely petals.

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  5. abriannaJune 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    I like the presentation of this tree branch as well. Glad you got the picture before all the petals were lost.

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  6. SueannJune 11, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Fabulous pics of that tree!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  7. NancyJune 11, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Cutest frame ever Pat! Beautiful.

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  8. Evelyn S.June 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Oh, a runner! I so admire women who do that...never have, although I've walked a lot Even that has taken a back seat to other things now. Back to the photo: those flowers are so unusual with the little black "accents." I'm glad you went back for photos.

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  9. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopJune 11, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Great image and love the stiched frame...

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  10. Linda KittmerJune 11, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    What a wonderful edit Pat. So much fun. I don't know if you saw my wisteria shots a while back, but the sam e thing happened. I was back to the sam e place a week later and the blossoms were all gone! I'm so glad I was there when I was to get those shots!

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  11. JeanieJune 11, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    This is so pretty! And what a wonderful treat to find a spot like this so close to the highway. Glad you had your camera not too far from hand!

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  12. kellyJune 11, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    what a happy surprise to come up on such a beautiful bloom. glad you got this gorgeous shot!

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  13. PatriceJune 11, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    I love these stitched frames!

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  14. betty-NZJune 11, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    It makes you feel really good to get a shot that is very soon gone! Lovely little blossom. I like the stitched frames, too. Where did you find it?

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  15. SharonJune 11, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Lovely, and the frame and presentation is so creative!

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  16. IdaJune 11, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    How pretty. Wonder what type of a flowering bush it was. The blooms are so dainty.

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  17. Erika BJune 12, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    Oh, this is so pretty!

    Erika B

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  18. Vision By MilaJune 12, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Wonderfully "cropped"!

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  19. MartinaJune 12, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    The stitched frames look great. I like it

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  20. KateJune 12, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Beautiful shot, interesting presentation.

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  21. nancyjeanJune 12, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    perfect timing...beautiful photo! i live just a short drive south of where you stayed...in Geneva. Next time you are in the area take a drive down...you will love our beautiful little towne!!

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  22. Live Well, Laugh Often, Love MuchJune 12, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    I just can't get enough of watching flowers bloom! Always so gorgeous...timing is everything!

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  23. TaMara SloanJune 12, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    How pretty!

    Thanks for linking up over at Tales of a Pee Dee Mama

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  24. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Artful presentation of this lovely photo.

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  25. Karla @Art WhisperJune 12, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Oh what fun to find a little something while away from home. I'm a walker but also run a bit too.... I like the mosaic you framed your image with. Great work and so inspiring!

    Good Day,
    Karla

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  26. JanineJune 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Lucky timing for you! Beautiful photo, as always!

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  27. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    How absolutely creative! Wonderful texturing, and the stitched panels look fabulous.

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  28. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Love how you displayed it behind what looks like window panes. Very nice and such a pretty flower.

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  29. EarlKJune 14, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Beautiful and great presentation.

    Earl

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  30. LisaJune 14, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    As they say, timing is everything and it sounds like you were at the right place at just the right time! This blossom is beautiful. And the framing is so fun!
    Visiting from Tuesday Muse and Texture Tuesday.

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  31. meleah rebeccahJune 18, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    "This photo was taken on Saturday morning. By Monday morning, all of the petals were gone. Talk about being in the right place at the right time!!"

    Wow!! That is sooooo cool!

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