Yesterday we woke up to the most amazing snowfall. I ran around and took over 50 photos but I just could not seem to capture the essence of it. It was magical – soft, quiet and pure. After studying my photos I decided the only thing I could do was add something to try to express how it it felt – I guess that’s art . . . anyway, I added several different combinations of Kim Klassen’s textures ‘more magic’ and ‘wonderful magic stars’ both on screen mode. Kim is giving away twelve different textures and several brushes this month. Head on over to check them out! And if you want to see what all the talented people out there are creating go on over and check out the 12-Day linky party.
This or That Thursday at Deb Duty Photography
The Creative Exchange at The Creative Exchange
Sweet Shot Tuesday at Life With My 3 Boybarians
I think these might be my most favorite textures so far of her 12 days of texture. I REALLY like what that texture does for your second shot…gorgeous! Looks like you might have a White Christmas! Lucky you!
Kathy
Oh how lovely to wake up to this gorgeousness!! Beautiful with the KK textures added. Have a merry!!
Love the 3rd shot… the lighting and texture work perfectly. I also love your antique ornaments on the outdoor tree!! I have several oldies too.
just wonderful! :)
i love the blues and purples in that last shot!
These are beautiful!
I love the one with the ornaments! A true Christmas card. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely winter photos, and great texture. Really beautiful.
Oh!! These are ALL so pretty! I have tried to pick a favorite but can’t! I love the sun flare coming through in the middle photo, but they are really all just so lovely and wintery and wonderful. Lucky you, you got SNOW! (I live in San Diego, we don’t get snow here), so I love seeing it in other people’s photos. :)
Very wonderful photos and beautiful use of texture, Barb. :)
How beautiful! Looks like you’ll have a white Christmas :-) I love the effect of the textures – so wonderful!
You have captured the epitome of the joyous side of Winter in that final photo.
Gorgeous work Barb. My Mum has some very old decorations like in your first.
They are all so lovely to see Barb.
Is there anything you can’t turn your hand to…
I would love to share your Christmas it looks perfect to me..
I hope you have a wonderful time..
Big hugs xx
the last one is my favourite. Have a great week.
I’m not very keen on winter, but at that time of the year I would love to see snow here! World looks so clean and lovely, especially on sunny days.
The third photo makes me feel like going for a nice energetic walk:)
Barb, each of these is beautiful!
I see the first one as a wonderful Christmas card.
Thank you so much for sharing at The Creative Exchange this week.
I wish you a beautiful Holiday!
lisa.
I love them all, but my favorite is the second. you take the ordinary and turn it into magic. snow just makes everything so lovely. you’re getting a lot of it too. I hope you like snow! happy day to you Barb.
I thought the photo textures looked familiar, and then you mentioned Kim’s 12 Days and that’s where I’d seen it. You did a great job with the textures. The snowy photos look fabulous. Nice job!
Gorgeous images. I just love snow scenes.
Thank you for stopping over at my blog :) I love the textures you added to these photos. Very beautiful images. ~Alicia
BEAUTIFUL! BEAUTIFUL! I am so insanely jealous that you woke up to this, I too probably would have taken 50 photos as well!
These are the perfect pictures for those textures! Beautiful work!
Lovely winter photos, and great texture. :)
Happy Holidays!
Love your photos, and the vintage ornaments. I have been collecting ornaments like those for years!! And Kim’s textures are the greatest aren’t they?
I’m in awe of your amazing snow pics and the textures you used look lovely. I can’t wait to try these out!
These textures are amazing! They really makes the photos feel both alive and vintage. Love it :)
You did a great job! I’m wishing for snow now! :)
While i’m sitting here in awe of your use of texture with these photos (you must be one of kim’s star students!) i’m thinking that the photos themselves very much capture the essence of a winter scene – really love your second shot.
So lucky to have all that snow!!
Barb…these winter scenes are glorious! Beautiful before and after the application of the textures.
Such lovely snowy scenes, Barb! The textures add a whole new dimension.
This is what I was talking about. It just takes my breath away! Your photos are just stunning! Can I come spend Christmas at your house?!
Wow…this would be a dream come true for me!!
Beautiful pictures.
Merry Christmas♥
I love the contrast of the ornaments with the snow!