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WW: Painted Lady Butterfly Stowaway

Orange Butterfly Lady Photo

Did you spot my orange butterfly stowaway? What fun fate that the morning after I post Athenianaire's Real Butterfly Jewelry Giveaway, my friend Melissa shares this photo she took of me when we were on a Delaware Bay cruise last summer. I was so intent on capturing a picture of the Tall Ship at sunset that I had absolutely no idea that my messy, windswept hair had attracted a pretty painted lady butterfly!

Painted Lady Butterfly Picture


"Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."
- Nathaniel Hawthorne


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  1. Theresa MahoneyFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I thought it was a pretty hair clip you were wearing. How cool that it paid you a visit :)

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  2. NanaHoodFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    So pretty and love your hair color...envious!

    Teresa from NanaHood.com

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  3. UnknownFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    That is so cool Kristin! The butterfly decided to give you an extra hair accessory!:) Beautiful shots. Thanks for hosting.

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  4. Christina MorleyFebruary 26, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    So cool! That's really true of butterflies. :) Thanks for linking on Amanda's Books and More!

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  5. Sukhmandir KaurFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    She seems to know she is a jeweled accessory blending beautifully with your hair color. I love the quote. The arrival of happiness recognized is illusive very much like the departure of pain forgot.

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  6. stevebethereFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Brilliant capture and colour

    Have a butterflytastic week

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  7. Tina´s PicStoryFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    great shot! i love also the golden light in the first pic :)

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  8. mermaidenFebruary 26, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    it was attempting camouflage! your lovely tresses hide it beautifully =)

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  9. Karren HallerFebruary 26, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Amazing that you caught the butterfly in your photo!! That is very pretty. Thanks for stopping by I appreciate it
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  10. autenaFebruary 26, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    What fun--like a hidden object! Finally have a link on my blog, so stop by sometime!

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  11. Keryn @ Walking on TravelsFebruary 26, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    We have a butterfly house at our science museum here in Seattle. It is my happy place every winter. I always hope one will land on me, but chasing after kids and making sure they don't stomp on any never let's me stand still long enough. One of these days though, one of these days!

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  12. Erika PriceFebruary 26, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    It's wonderful when a butterfly settles on you - great that your friend was able to catch it on camera!

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  13. OneDay/LadyJCFebruary 26, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Beautiful! The perfect natural accessory! :)

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  14. Nadia@loveliveandgardenFebruary 26, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    Ohhh.. butterfly is trying to get your attention. That is very meaningful. When the butterfly paid me a visit, I ended up totally reinventing myself. I totally believe in signs like this. LOVE your pic.. Happy WW.

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  15. Art of RetroCollageFebruary 27, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    This is a very special sequence to me...

    My late first wife--who went on to the next plane of existence six years ago yesterday--loved butterflies & adopted them as her soul symbol. We went to visit many live butterfly habitats, & it used to drive her crazy (with a smidge of envy) that butterflies would always seem to land on me!

    Love you always, Abigayl...you're always in my heart....

    Thanks for sharing these photographs, Aquariann.

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  16. jessica @peekababyFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    wow--it blends right into your hair! so nice that it chose you :)

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  17. Veronica LeeFebruary 27, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Very pretty! Love the colour of your hair!

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  18. Mystery CaseFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    Happy WW! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Andreea BFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    A new accessory

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  20. Memories for LifeFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    How cool! A pretty little friend to adorn your hair :)

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  21. Cathy KennedyFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    That's pretty neat, not only does a butterfly land on your hair, but the photographer is being photographed. =D Thanks for hosting some WW fun!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting, what a nice image :)
    x

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  23. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    That is so neat!

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  24. mFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    That is awesome...nature at work! Thanks for hosting and have a great week.

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  25. NatashalhFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    It took me a minute to spot the butterfly! Very cool.

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  26. SarahBethFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Wow! How often does that happen! How nice that your fried was there to record it.

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    What a great photo...the butterfly matches the woman's hair exactly. Thanks for hosting!

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  28. Diana ChastainFebruary 27, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Love!

    Thanks for sharing her with us.

    Diana @ NannyToMommy
    http://www.nannytomommy.com

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  29. Danielle SFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    That is so special to have a butterfly land on you. It is such an honor.

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  30. Crafty IntrigueFebruary 27, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    How cool, I like butterflies. It reminds me of a butterfly I saw on the porch once.

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  31. PatriceFebruary 27, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Very cool!

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  32. Lisabella RussoFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Aww, how pretty! I love the quote too. Butterflies are so beautiful and delicate, so neat that it landed on you!

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    That is wonderful! I'm glad you had a friend to capture the moment.

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    it's almost the same colour as your hair...love the shade.. ")

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  35. MMARFebruary 28, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Love it... they bring good luck :)

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  36. 2justByouFebruary 28, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Oh wow! How great that the pretty butterfly landed and even better that a shot was snapped to capture the moment. =0)
    Love the quote as well.
    ~Kim
    http://2justByou.blogspot.com

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  37. The Crumby MummyFebruary 28, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    That's amazing! I didn't notice it at first as I'm on my phone. Great capture! x

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  38. NanaHoodFebruary 28, 2013 at 4:08 PM

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  39. Catch My WordsFebruary 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    It's looks like it could be a piece of jewelry.

    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com/2013/02/wordless-wednesday-frickin-elephant.html

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  40. Mimi NMarch 1, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    I love that! I had a butterfly play with me last year. It kept landing on my hand. =)

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  41. NataliaMarch 7, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Great shot!

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