Happy Halloween - SOOC

Its that time of year again - costumes, candy, and finally some cooler weather!  

This skull hangs out on our front porch along with pumpkins, a bat, some skeletons, etc.  

These are straight out of the camera with no editing.  Be sure to visit Murrieta365 for more great SOOC shots.

Wishing you all a Happy Halloween!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Creepy...

My son found this creepy critter hanging out on the side of our garage.    He was fine with mom getting close and taking pics, but he decided to stay several feet back.  I guess the size of this one intimidated him a bit.

Check out those beady eyes!  It was watching me pretty closely.

Here is another view.   It really was a beautiful spider, but I am glad it went away.  Hopefully, far away and is not living inside of the garage!  YIKES!

Happy Friday!!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Midweek Blues - Fair Scene

I snapped this shot at the fair last week.  The skies were incredibly clear - but I could not get the "vivid blue" that I was after. 

I added a texture from Shadowhouse Creations and am quite pleased with the outcome, considering I am new to using textures and am not sure how to blend correctly.  

Be sure to visit the Dusty Cellar for other great midweek blues!

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Another Old Building...

This is another old building from my great-Uncle Tillman's place.   I am not sure what it was used for back in the old days, possibly a sort of curing house?    In later years it was probably used more as a storage building, but it is really old.

The steps are old concrete cinderblocks.  The doors are made from heart of pine wood.

For more great barns and old buildings, be sure to visit Tricia.

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Have a great

Macro Monday - Wooly Bugger

My sweet son came in this afternoon and told me to grab the camera - he had found a really hairy catepillar.  He also had found a really big spider earlier in the day, but more on that later in the week. 

This catepillar was inside of our garage on a board and I wanted more contrast, so I grabbed a black shirt and moved him onto it (with a stick of course!).

I have no idea what this is - just photos.   I was scared to touch it for fear of being stung, but it really seemed to be a gentle creature. 

And this face - you've gotta love it for this time of year since it is almost Halloween!  

For more great macros visit Lisa to get your week off to a great start!

Happy Monday and have a great week!

xoxo,
SouthernSass 

SOOC - Howl at the Moon...

We have had a gorgeous full moon and I was able to catch this shot SOOC on a tripod and cropped.

It reminds me of a melon with the bottom half resembling where a stem might have been removed.  Click herefor more great SOOC shots.

Have a blessed Sunday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Embrace....

This is a macro shot that I took and it looks the bloom is embracing itself.  

Another angle...

No matter what - embrace and love yourself!

Happy Friday!!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

This Old House...

This old farm house belonged to my great-aunt and great-uncle, whose barn I featured on Tuesday. This house is currently being remodeled by its new owners (their granddaughter and husband) and I am so happy I got to take a couple of pics before it is made to look new, but never the same as I will remember it.

There were many great times had in this old house with my cousins, as well as many evenings spent listening to the adults talk while sitting on this porch.  It looks so lonely now. 

I added a texture to this one.   What do you think?

Have a great Thursday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Old Blue - Revisited

"Old Blue" is back.  I went home this past weekend and daddy brought him out from underneath the shed.   This is a 1971 F100 Ford pickup truck.  

He has seen better days, but like the Energizer Bunny and with good maintenance, he keeps on going!  I did not texture this photo and the lighting was better - so here you have the true Old Blue.  

For more great Midweek Blues be sure to visit The Dusty Cellar.

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Uncle Tilman's Barn

This old barn belonged to my great-uncle Tilman.   His place is right down the dirt road from my daddy's.  Growing up, I can remember many summers spent playing in and around this barn with my cousins. 

It is made of heart of pine boards and has really held up well over the years.  It is probably close to 80 years old, if not older. 

Be sure to visit Tricia to see more great barns!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Bee Happy!

I love bees and pretty yellow flowers.   We have Swamp Daisies in our neighbor's yard.   Next year I hope to have my own!

Have a great Monday everyone!  For more great macros, visit Lisa's chaos.

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Flutes - SOOC Sunday

I found what I believe is a "dirt dobber" nest on the inside of a barn.  At least that is what we called them growing up - please feel to shout out a correction.  

The colors were great and they looked like flutes (or another kind of instrument?).   Visit Murrieta 365 for more great SOOC shots.

Have a blessed Sunday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Sepia Saturday

This is the side of an old barn that belonged to my great-aunt and uncle.  Very old, but still in great shape!

Be sure to check out Sepia Saturday for more great photos.

Happy Saturday everyone!  Today I am going to finally get the decorations up for Halloween.  I am so behind on so many things.....

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Fuzzy-Headed

I am not sure what type of weed/wildflower this is - I found it at the edge of a field and thought it looked interesting.  It has a fuzzy-topped head and was soft, even though it looks prickly.

Be sure to visit Blogging from Bolivia today for more great macros.

Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Mum Mixture

These pretty mums were sitting on my daughter's deck and I could not resist them.

Happy Thursday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Bee in Flight

I caught this bee just as he was taking off from a flower.  It is not the clearest shot, but I the blue in the flower fits perfectly for Midweek Blues!

Have a great Wednesday!  Be sure to visit The Dusty Cellar for more mid-week blues!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Two Barns

Forgive me for not stopping by and commenting - I promise I will be up to speed in the next few days.  Today I woke up around 4 a.m. and could have sworn a Mack truck ran me over in my sleep.  It was a YUCK day and I slept a lot. 

I am playing with textures (thanks Steve!).  These two barns are at my daddy's and are very old.  The one on the left is starting to lean a bit.  For more great photographs of old barns, be sure to stop by Tricia's and join in her fun new meme on Tuesday's!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Scary face...

I have been a busy bee and I am sorry for not stopping by and visiting the last few days.  You-all (sorry; its a Southern thing) mean the world to me and I will be catching up in the next few days!

Just look at that face on this delicate cotton bloom - I think it is quite fitting for October and Halloween!  I caught him sleeping on a recent cool morning.  For more great macros visit Lisa for a fun way to start your Monday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

An Old Door

For more great sepia photos visit Sepia Saturday.   Have a great weekend!

xoxo,

SouthernSass



Kissed by the Dew...

Happy Friday - hooray we made it!!   For more great macros visit Blogging From Bolivia.  The link may not be up yet - but check back if you do not see it.

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Uncle T's Tractor

I hope you are not tired of seeing the old farm stuff - I have another for you today. 

This was my great-uncle's tractor that was given to daddy a few years ago.  It has a flat tire, and I think some sort of engine trouble but daddy likes to tinker with it.   Notice the rusted can sitting on top of the exhaust pipe/muffler (?).  It fits.  He also has some sort of strips of old towels on it for some reason.   Notice the seat - it looks like it would be comfortable but springy!  This tractor sits in the back yard next to the Smokehouse under the large pecan trees (I need to get shots of those too!).  Gotta love it - its a Southern Thing for sure! 

Have a very happy Thursday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Old Blue

Old Blue was given to my dad after his first cousin's husband died.  They were very close, and he loved daddy and wanted him to have this truck.    

Old Blue has seen better days; the floorboard is rusted through in spots and I am not sure if the heat works, but it is a perfect addition to the country!

For more Midweek Blues check out The Dusty Cellar.

xoxo,
SouthernSass
 

The Smokehouse

Recently when I went home I wanted to make sure I photographed this building.   We grew up calling it the "smokehouse."   I can remember hams and other pieces of pork hanging from the inside rafters of it.  That is where my grandparents went to get the "meat." 

According to daddy, they never really "smoked" any meat in this small building.  They butchered the hog (I can remember those days vividly) and then covered the meat heavily in salt and red pepper.   Then, they would let it sit for about 14 days or so and then rinse it off, and cover it again in salt and the red pepper.   Who knew they had red pepper back then??   Also, as my daddy pointed out - no wonder they had such high blood pressures back then! 

I am enthusiastically participating in a new weekly meme at Bluff Area Daily.  Please visit and support this great new weekly photo-op!

xoxo,

SouthernSass

Macro Monday

I think this is going to be a Morning Glory bud, but I am not sure.  Can you tell me if Morning Glory vines are wild?  I seem to come across them in the most unexpected places.

It looks like an octopus to me....!  Check out other great macro shots over at Lisa's Chaos. 

Happy Monday and make it a great week!!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

SOOC Sunday - Berries

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Have a blessed Sunday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Sepia Saturday - Country Dirt Road

This is my neice (driving) and son (riding) on my great-grandfather's Farmall tractor.   It is also the photo seen on my header to this blog. 

I wonder what they were talking about....  It amazes me that my daddy was able to teach my neice (age 10 at the time) to drive it and shift the gears.   She is a Southern Girl through and through!  I love this pic - it is one of my all-time favorites and certainly is "home" to me.  I love that dirt road!

Be sure to visit Saturday Sepia for more great photos!

Happy Saturday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass