Lazy post....

Today I feel so overwhelmed!  I know its just this time of year and I will get through it and everything will be fine.  But gosh, some days I feel like crawling back into bed and just staying put all day long! 

I was too lazy to edit the photos that I wanted to post today - so you ended up with this textured rose. The texture is from Shadowhouse Creations.  He has some awesome free textures and you can visit his blog  by clicking here.   

Have a great day!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Back of the Barn

I posted the front of this barn a few weeks ago and wanted you to see the back of it as well.  It is a large horse barn but I have yet to actually see a horse in there yet.

And of course I added a texture!  :)  This one is by Kim Klassen and is called grunge.    Be sure to visit Tricia to see more great barns.

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Fall Foliage

I took this photo a couple of weeks ago at a local park.   And yes, I am still playing with textures.    I am going to start noting which particular texture I use so that I can share it with you. 

I highly recommend the free download for applying textures at MCP Actions.  It has made a huge difference for me and it is compatible with PhotoShop Elements. 

This has turned into a crazy busy week for me and I hope to catch up with everyone this weekend!  I hope everyone has a great one!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Blue Ford Tractor..

This is one of several tractors that my brother-in-law has.   He is a farmer and works so hard.  I never really knew how hard these men and women worked and I am very appreciative of their efforts. 

I am still messing around with textures and this photo was a little over-exposed so I added a couple of textures to try and compensate for that.   Please be sure to visit here for more great mid-week blues! 

Have a lovely Wednesday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

An Old Shelter...

I found this old lean-to/shelter next to a cow pasture while visitng my sister-in-law on Thanksgiving.   I walked the fields and really enjoyed the wide open spaces and all of the neat "old" stuff that was nearby. 

It sat under a tree and looked like it had not been used in some time.  I love the pond in the background and the remaining foliage on the trees.   I added a texture and love the way it turned out!

Be sure to visit Tricia for more great barns; it is so much fun to see what others have found!

Happy Tuesday!

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

Dragonfly in Color

I posted this dragonfly last week in black and white.   This is the color version with another Kim Klassen texture (lyrical) added.  I love her textures!!

I like it equally well in black and white, as well as in color.  I love the beautiful blue color of its body. 

Its Wednesday and time for midweek blues so be sure to stop by and check it out!  I hope you all are having a great week.  The weather is warm here - 78 degrees today.  I hope to find some time to get out with my camera, even its just in my backyard. 

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

Wings...

Thank you so very much for being so supportive of my rant/breakdown last night.  Honestly ya'll - a gal can only take so much!   I have only been blogging for a few months and now I really get it - we are friends and a support system for one another.  I am so thankful for all of you! 

I snapped this photo back in the summer.  This dragonfly was particularly accommodating - probably because he/she could not see me!  

I converted it to black and white and applied Kim Klassen's Celine texture.   It is very fitting for this post - because you all have touched me and help provide the "wind beneath my wings!"  I am lucky and blessed to have such wonderful blog friends, as well as the best family ever!

I am submitting this as a macro for Macro Friday as well. 

Happy Friday and have a great weekend!  

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