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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Crocus are Blooming!


A few days ago I took this shot of some of my crocus, while just a few steps away my dog, Casey lay in the snow.  She's in a bit of a panic because she loves the snow and knows it's going fast so any chance she gets she lays on it or walks through it.

Kim's challenge this week for Texture Tuesday is 'flower power' so these little guys came up just in time.  I used a bit of a comic sketch filter on the image, added a layer of Kim's kk-2203 texture at a soft light blend mode of 60% opacity and then I added the text on an eliptical shape as Kim demonstrated this week in Beyond Beyond.
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36 comments:

  1. DanaMarch 26, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    So bright and cheerful! I love it!

    Have a happy Tuesday. ☺

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 26, 2013 at 9:44 AM

      Thank you Dana. Hope you're having a great day too!

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  2. Gail DixonMarch 26, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Lovely composition with bright, happy colors. :)

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 26, 2013 at 10:37 AM

      Thank you Gail. I love these first signs of Spring!

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  3. The Artful DivaMarch 26, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    Spring is in the air - love this joy-filled photo!

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 26, 2013 at 11:23 AM

      Thanks Pat. I'm enjoying the early signs of Spring and the fact that the snow is finally melting!

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  4. Fun60March 26, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Love the bright colours of the crocus, giving us hope that one day Spring will arrive without the snow.

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 26, 2013 at 2:21 PM

      Yes, the 'without the snow' part is key isn't it! Have a great week!

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  5. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopMarch 26, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    That really is Flower Power love it ....

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  6. DottiMarch 26, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Oh, I love it when the crocuses appear! Ours have come and gone but we still got one more last snow. Grrr. Love your overhead shot and beautiful processing!

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 26, 2013 at 2:24 PM

      Thanks Dotti. We've got snow in the forecast, but I'm hoping the weather guy is wrong!

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  7. GracieMarch 26, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful! Love the creativity.

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 26, 2013 at 2:25 PM

      Thank you Gracie. Hope you're having a great day.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Wow, they're just vibrating with spring energy, Linda. Lucky you to have crocuses now.

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 26, 2013 at 3:06 PM

      Thanks Sherry. Today is truly a beautiful Spring day here!

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  9. Kim StevensMarch 26, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Fun edit Linda! I remember when I lived in the burbs of Chicago I would throw a handful of crocus in my yard and plant them where they landed. Bulbs here don't work so much unless you want to use your fridge for 6 weeks to store them! haha (before planting)

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 26, 2013 at 7:11 PM

      Thanks Kim. That's funny, I had never thought about the fact that they need some cold time to do well. I guess there is a perk to this cold winter after all.

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  10. CarolMarch 26, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Very creative - I really like it too.

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  11. PegMarch 26, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I've browsed a bit through your blog and I love your work! It looks like you really enjoy what you do, and it shows in your projects.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)

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  12. Karla @Art WhisperMarch 26, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Wow, what a fun site you have! Such a happy image you captured.

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 26, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Thank you Karla. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the visit.

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  13. EarlKMarch 26, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Nice rendition of the flowers. Great bright and cheerful page.

    Earl

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  14. BeverlyMarch 26, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Lovely and artistic Linda! The curved text really fits nicely with the crocus curves. Fantastic colors, and depict the quilting artist in you!

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  15. UnknownMarch 27, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Cool effect. Makes your picture look like a work of art!

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 27, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      Thanks Kathy. I have to give Mother nature a lot of the credit :o)

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  16. Mona's PicturesqueMarch 29, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    This is gorgeous! ♥
    I’ve started a new meme for flowers in my blog: http://monaspicturesque.blogspot.fi/2013/03/floral-love-good-friday.html
    Come and share your flowers if you have time!
    Happy Easter!

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 29, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      Thanks Mona. I'll do that.

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    2. Mona's PicturesqueMarch 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks for linking up dear!!! I hope to see you again next week or so :)

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  17. SheyMarch 29, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Liking the vibrant colors.

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  18. MiriamMarch 31, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    This is so lovely Linda, I love what you did with the text, almost graffiti! Happy Easter to you.

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    1. Linda KittmerMarch 31, 2013 at 10:19 AM

      Thanks Miriam. I hope you're having a wonderful Easter today!

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