I was walking in downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia, when I came upon this improbable scene. Spent petals from pretty pink blossoms on an ornamental tree had fallen and stuck between the metal grids on manhole covers.
I marveled at the beauty of the pattern the contrasting elements had made. Natural pink on human-made rusty iron surrounded by the concrete of the sidewalk.
A few of the noontime sun’s rays added a dappled effect to this natural urban art.
© Bruce Stambaugh 2025
Roadkill Crossing 
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