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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Horse Barn and Midweek Blues

I wish I had the history behind this barn.  I know that it is very old and used to be owned by the City, but is now privately owned.   It sits adjacent to a race track that is used for sulky races.   



I have never seen a brick horse barn before and was pretty excited to find this one close to home.  The snow/ice on the ground is a bonus!  I also added Kim Klassen's Greyday texture.

We ended up with 2 inches of snow and had a coating of sleet on top of that followed by freezing drizzle.  Its pretty to look out at - but not a lot of fun to get out in for me.   Southerner's are not used to this kind of weather and driving quickly becomes hazardous.   I had stocked up beforehand and was able to stay put.  Hopefully I am over the worst of the crud - good riddance!

Be sure to visit Tricia for more great barns and check out Midweek Blues too!  

xoxo,
SouthernSass



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33 comments:

  1. NCmountainwomanJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Wow! That is one amazing barn. Almost cries to be turned into an up-scale restaurant.

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  2. Discovery School at First Baptist HeathJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    what a great photo of a greaT barn.. Love them and all of your shots!

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  3. MarieElizabethJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Now that's a horse barn! Great use of texture and I love the reflection in the ice. Good luck with the weather, I hope it melts for you soon.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I love this photo. Gorgeous!!

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  5. ChristineJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    That's just way to pretty to be a horse barn. It's a really wonderful photo with the snow.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I've never heard of a brick barn either, seems too expensive, but hey, that's cool! =)

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  7. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Wow---that is one fancy-dancy barn... That is nicer than some people's homes.... ha... I don't think I have ever seen quite a snazzy barn... Love it... Thanks for sharing...

    We are still getting snow up here... Don't think it will ever end.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  8. JanJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Wonderful photo, and I really like the texture you used.

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  9. Lisa GordonJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    This is fantastic! I've not ever seen a brick barn either; nor have I seen one with a blue roof! Beautifully done.
    Be happy with your 2 inches of snow. We are in for a foot or more between tonight and tomorrow :-(

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  10. teriJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Winter has settled in up here as well- I feel like I am back in Buffalo- Great shot!!

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  11. KathyJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    This is quite a barn! Very stately.
    We were 50 miles south of the storm. No sleet or snow but temps down in the teens tonight!

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  12. Sally in WAJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Cool barn! I don't recall ever seeing one out of brick either.

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  13. ElaineJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Very fancy! Looks like it could have been built by a rich horse breeder. Lovely photo!

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  14. Rosie@leavesnbloomJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    That's some fancy barn! it's more like a penthouse barn. I'm getting so fed up with snow too.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    the colors are wonderful contrast to the snow. lovely shot.

    Midweek Blues

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  16. EG CameraGirlJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Looks like a very nice place for horses to stay!

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  17. JayneJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    What a beautiful structure! I've not been out of this house since Sunday and man, it's getting old. The 8" we got has melted into sheets of ice on everything and it won't get above freezing until the weekend.

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  18. pennyJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Its a might big barn, its gorgeous. It would make a great indoor ice skating rink.

    Hugs,
    Pam

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  19. Christie describeHappyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    What a beautiful barn and I really like the texture you added to the shot! Lovely!

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  20. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a wonderful shot.. Love the texture you added..

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  21. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    You have SO many wonderful barns in your area!!

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  22. SnowcatcherJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I hope you are feeling better; good to know you were able to stay warm! This is a great barn; looks a lot like one where I grew up, near a racetrack, but the one I knew wasn't make of bricks.

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  23. lisaJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Now that is a big barn. Nice picture.

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  24. CarlaJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    The barn is divine and the texture adds an incredble feel to the photo.. Wonderful image. Carla

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  25. Suburban GirlJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    An interesting barn and very nice processing. I love Kin's textures too.

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  26. JimJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Hi SS, I like your barn find. I'm thinking there used to be a dairy farm here. Or the (horse) trolley company owned it.

    We had a little ice in our driveway this morning as I had the faucets dripping all last night. :)
    ..

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Now that is a barn Jack would love!
    Stay warm.
    Pam

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  28. Coneflower RanchJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I really like the use of texture here. I have never seen a horse barn made of brick either, so unusual!

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  29. JustineJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    In my idea of American barns this is what I imagine they all look like! I love this, can imagine men with stetson wandering around it.

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  30. Mrs.DJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I love what you did on the picture...awesome shot! very nice....thanks for dropping by!

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  31. KalaJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Wow. Those horses live in a fancier structure than many people do. Great processing with this shot.

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  32. AngieJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    WOW, what a barn!!! I have never seen anything like it---and I grew up in the country. :)

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  33. ChristineJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    such a cool POV & the processing is fantastic!

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