Hello Friends!
I don't know what the weather is like in your neck of the woods, but here in Southern Illinois it is HOT!!!
Like INCREDIBLY hot!
Today my mom kept the boys for me & I managed to get a bunch of work done in our backyard/flowerbed. I planted 14 bushes & transplanted 2!!
I was sweating my butt off....which may not be a bad thing, but...
I HATE to sweat!!
Anyway...it was a long HOT day in the yard, but it was definitely worth it! I'm so excited with how it all turned out! And I can't wait to share pics in a couple of days!! :)
So after I got done working in the yard, I decided to take a cool shower, jump in my nice air-conditioned mini-van (don't judge), & head to the Dairy Queen for a nice, cool treat!! I also snagged my camera before I walked out the door so I could drive around & take some pictures!
I am just a little obsessed with my camera right now, I'm sure you guys have probably figured that out & are starting to wonder if this has turned into a photography blog...stick with me, I WILL get back to the DIY/Home Decorating projects soon! PROMISE!! :)
Anyway...I was on a mission to find some old barns to photograph!
Then I found this one...
An old, beat-up barn with gorgeous wild flowers growing all around...
Eeeek! I was so excited!!
Then I realized...
Oh My Gosh...I'm Officially Old & Boring...
I mean....who gets excited to go driving around looking for old beat-up barns anyway?!
Well, turns out I DO!!
But, seriously...how perfect is this barn?!
It's practically screaming..."Look How Cute I Am....Someone Please Take My Picture!"
I played around with the photos on Picnik & added some texture for the first time as well...
Kinda adds to the old, beat-up look....I think I like it!!
Anyway...I managed to find a few more old, rusty, & beat-up things on my drive!!
Here are a few more pics for your viewing pleasure...
This is actually the same barn as above...just a different view (not nearly as pretty)
Loving the colors in this one...
Also LOVING the color of this old rusty car!
I wanted to get some closer shots, but I would've had to gone up these peoples' driveway & thought that might be considered trespassing...so I just took some pics from the road :)
Last, but not least...
So what is it about an old barn?
Something cute about that falling apart mess...
Still haven't quite figured it out!
Do you agree?
Got any cute old barns near you?
Where was this? I Love the pics, especially the old car.
ReplyDeleteYour not old, you are just seeing the beauty in things that you never appreciated when you were younger. Plus I think you have a little (maybe alot) of my blood flowing through your veins (sorry). There are so many beautiful things around us that we never have the time to really look at and appreciate, like those beautiful barns! Love, mom
ReplyDeleteI love old barns too. I don't see many of them in Florida which makes me sad...and we moved to a rural area too. I think old structures have such a story to tell and the sense of history IS intriguing. You did a wonderful job capturing the beauty of it. :)
ReplyDeleteI guess I am old then too!! Your pictures are great!! We have some great old barns here on the prairies too. I have tried to capture a few with my camera too. Looks like you have done some texturing in your editing. What program are you using? Love your shots! It is cold here in AB,,,no sun today and my yard work has been at a standstill with rainy weather. i love the rain though,,,we can be one week away from a drought it seems out here too. With our big yard I really like it when God does the watering!! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOHMYGOSH you are NOT old and boring! These are gorgeous and I love barns, so rustic and so much history!! Michigan has some amazing old barns as well, I have shared a few on my blog. Your pictures are gorgeous my friend and I love that old car!!!
ReplyDeleteI also love that you have found a love (how many times can I say love?) for photography, you are a natural! I am so glad that you enjoyed your day and Dairy Queen is the BEST!!!! What a perfect day! :)
XOXO
"...old and boring'...I disagree! You've inspired me to take a drive with the cam today! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI'm not old & I love them :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!!
1. You're not old OR boring!
ReplyDelete2. That barn (and your pictures!) are beautiful!
3. Not sure if you saw this the other day - but I did a "surprise feature" on you!! Come check it out :)
http://christinasadventures2010.blogspot.com/2011/05/just-because-i-love-them.html
I love your barn photos, especially the ones with flowers in the foreground. Although I can't see how that makes one "old and boring".
ReplyDeleteI love old barns too! The ones you captured are gorgeous. It always makes me wonder their story.
ReplyDeleteExcellent barn hunting! These are gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are amazing. I liked how you edited them the look so cool. I actually like old barns to it makes me wonder about it's story.
ReplyDeleteThis post has inspired me!! I just need the weather to warm up. Unfotunately, in Ontario it's usually -20 C!! There are so so many beautiful old barns and fields around where I live. Some of them are collapsing too, and I want to photograph them before it's too late. Come Spring I'll spend a whole day road-tripping around sneaking into fields ;)
ReplyDelete-Shadyn (instagram; bleubells)