An Old Gem....

This lovely barn has seen better days, but it is still standing and is full of charm and character!  I especially love the blue pan that was probably used to hold feed or water for the animals that were once kept inside. 

This picture was taken on a partly cloudy day.   The sky and foreground are both washed out.  Other than applying a texture - anything else I tried did not satisfy me.   Feel free to shout out any editing tips!

I definitely prefer the aged/grungy look the texture gives this beautiful old place.

Be sure to visit Barn Charm for more great barns.  Also, be sure to visit here for midweek blues.

**Lisa Gordon hosts The Creative Exchange each week but I forgot to link up before I posted last night.   This place holds a special place in my heart and I loved spending time there this past weekend taking photos and remembering good times from my childhood.  

For those who are wondering - those are collard greens planted in front.   Years ago it was fenced in and was used to hold cows. 

I hope you are having a lovely week!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

     

Bloggers Block and a Barn

I have had what I will call "bloggers block" for a few days now.   My "get up and go" has gone and I can't seem to find it.   Hopefully, I will be back to myself here soon!  

This barn and tractor belonged to my daddy's best friend's father.  I had a wonderful time a few weeks back taking pictures, and remembering lots of good times spent playing on that farm as a child.   I have several more barns that I will be sharing and lots of pictures of great old stuff! 

I hope you are all doing well and I will be catching up with everyone soon!  For more great barns - be sure to visit Tricia.    Have a great Tuesday!



xoxo,
SouthernSass

Barn Charm and Midweek Blues

Tuesday is almost gone and Wednesday is almost here, so I am combining this post for Barn Charm and Midweek Blues.  

I used Charlene McCoy's Vintage texture (her textures are great!!) and ran Pioneer Woman's Boost and Warmer actions.   The light was fading fast and the shots I took of the front did not turn out well.  I plan on going back when the weather cooperates to get more shots.  

I hope you are all having a great week!

xoxo,
SouthernSass
                   

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

Old Storage Building

This little building has seen better days, but is still in pretty good shape overall.

I am still having issues with blogger and its driving me crazy! For example, when I choose the picture to post - it takes to me to a new screen that I have not seen before and instead of inserting the picture like it used to while in draft mode, it now places a code of some sort. The photo appears after I choose "publish post." Any ideas?

I'll link this over at Tricia's at http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.com since the hyperlink isn't working either. UGH....

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Virginia Barn

I happened across this photo when I was looking back over our summer vacation.   We were in Williamsburg, Virginia and I snapped this inside the car on our way to visit the Jamestown Settlement. 

I wish I had been more interested in photography then - I definitely would have made my hubby pull over to get better pics.

Be sure to visit Tricia to see more great barns!

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Stables...

These stables have been such a big part of my life.  Growing up we played in them; hide and seek, made them our clubhouses, and whatever else tickled our fancy while the horses or donkey were out.  I can remember my grandfather milking the cow in those stables and drinking the warm milk from a cup fresh out of the stainless steel bucket when he brought it in the house.   There is nothing better than warm milk on a cold morning in a house heated only by a wood stove!

These stables are still standing and are in good shape.   My daddy is unsure of their age, but he is in his mid 60s and they have been there since he was a child.  

I added a texture just for kicks.  I like "old" things better with added texture.  That is, unless you are shooting HDR and my camera is not equipped for that.   Hopefully Santa will bring me a new one!  For a great HDR shot of these stables, please check out my friend and mentor Steve's blog.  He has a wide-angled lens and got the barns in the shot too.  His photos are PHENOMENAL!   **SIGH**  He and his wife are such great people and I am so lucky to have them in my life!

For more great barn photos please visit  Tricia - you will enjoy it!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Horse Barn

Horse barns are pretty plentiful in our area.  I have decided to get out and start photographing the ones that I can easily gain access to.  

I adjusted the colors and added this texture to give it more of an old feel.   For more great barns be sure to visit Tricia! 

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Textured Barn

This barn stands tucked back amongst some trees and has overgrown bushes in front of it.   It overlooks a beautiful cotton field in full bloom.  

This barn belongs to my son-in-law's family and part of it is still in use.  I plan to go back and take some more pictures of the barn and cotton field.  Hopefully some of the overgrown stuff will be gone if my sweet son-in-law will take it down for me!  

For more great barns be sure to visit Tricia.  

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Old Silos

These old silos stand proudly against the side of a dirt road.   They appear to not have been used for quite some time.  Their tops are rusted and one of the silos has a large hole in the side of it. 

I added a texture because I am crazy for textures these days.   Be sure to visit Bluff Area Daily today for some great photos of barns!

I hope you are all having a good start to the week!

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

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

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

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

An Old Door

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

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