Somewhere along the North Carolina mountain countryside is this quaint, weathered barn. judging by its condition I don’t believe it’s been used for anything in years. I snapped the original (above) in August 2011 and first shared it with y’all in 2013. I knew when I began my barn photo-art series that I wanted to dabble with this image more.
After looking at my archives I found I had more than one version taken at the same location but after shortly studying them I decided I like the way the wild flowers framed the lower bottom edge better in this one.
Using my iPad Distressed FX app adding color and texture layers, adjusting color saturation and a small cluster of birds. The warmth of the new image whispers autumn in my ear, does it tell you the same?
I liked the results I got with this creation but I thought it would be nice to paint it. I have two apps designed to give this effect. The first picture is a watercolor creation of Waterlogue. The app has limited options and settings but the results are nice. It really looks like a watercolor painting to my untrained eye, how about you?
The second app I played with Brushstroke. It has all kinds of settings – medium (brushstroke), palette selecter (colors), support (canvas/paper etc), element adjustments, and signature. It’s really a cool program. I opted to turn the photograph into an oil painting. If you enlarge the picture to run your eyes across the image you can almost feel the brushstrokes.
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This is quite fantastic. All the images are wonderful… I was having a barn discussion with my close friend, earlier today. I must direct her toward this post. She probably will ease in and out quietly… My friend is very shy.
Myke,
I’m glad you enjoyed my barn image make-overs. Please do share my post with your friend, even if she quietly comes and goes without me knowing. I’m not a shy person but I understand. Hopefully, she’ll feel comfortable enough to say “Hello”. Thanks for visiting and have a blessed week!
I like the Waterlogue version of the photo. The birds in the Distressed FX version are a nice touch.
Thank you, Rhonda! The photo editing apps are a nice addition for creating fun photo-art which I really enjoy doing frequently. 🙂
Sorry, I missed the link up today. My schedule was askew with appts. this week. Great photos, Cathy. But, I prefer the ones of you to the other women. Just sayin’. Hugs, my friend.
Annie,
Don’t worry about, dearie! I completely understand. Thanks for stopping in and for the sweet comment. Hugs back to you!
I love what you did with the filters (or apps), I’m a bit hopeless with all of those. I’m doing the leapmode challenge on Insta so I’m playing around a little more…but still not really good at it yet.
Lyida,
All it takes is practice. I still have much to learn and the internet is a wonderful resource when I’m stuck. Thanks for stopping by!
I think the watercolor app definitely looks like a water color painting! Thanks for sharing and have a great WW!
I think the apps do a remarkable job. I have yet to print one of the images to see what it looks like. I think I will do this right now. Okay, I scaled the image down to print. I hate using up my ink. lol Anywho, it turned out pretty good on plain paper. I’m sure it would look a lot better printed on watercolor paper and I don’t know if my printer can handle real stiff paper. Maybe, I can try an online service to upload and print it. Oh well…I won’t worry about that until I’m ready to consider hanging it. Great to have you on board not-so Wordless Wednesday! 😉
What a beautiful shot and what a great edit too. I love old barns.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ☺
Sandee,
I’m on a barn kick right now and having fun photo editing archived images, as well as looking for opportunities to capture more. Thanks for joining me today!
nicely done- I enjoyed seeing all the versions!
Kathe,
Thanks for the kind words and visit. Feel free to drop by anytime!
Impressive work! Any of these would be suitable for framing.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
Lee,
Thanks, my friend! You know I need to try to print one of these to see how they do. I keep meaning to do that and keep forgetting. *sigh*
Oh my, what a lovely picture. I love the original, but I really love the way those apps make the picture look. Can’t pick a favorite.
Karen,
No worries you don’t have to pick a favorite. I’m glad you liked the photo-edits! 😉
Thanks for letting us know about the apps. I loved all the above photos.. the second picture came out really well.
Anytime, Shilpa! Next week I will share another barn using the same apps to touch up and I hope you check back to see what I did!
Beautiful photo and I love what you have done with it too very effective
Have an artistictastic week Cathy 🙂
Thanks, Steve! I like the end results of both apps and am glad you do, too.
A lovely, rustic scene, it makes me long for a walk in the country.
Mimi, the rustic country vibes is nice! I love seeing these old barns sitting out in a field. It’s not often I can find a place to get these shots but this one worked out beautifully!
What a beautiful picture. Looks like a nice and peaceful place to be 🙂 Thanks for hosting and stopping by Cathy.
Hi Cathy,
this is a wonderful photo of the barn, but I like also your fabulous texture work.
So beautiful !
Best regards, Synnöve
The original pic is such a beautiful shot. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful rest of the week.