Warm Sun

 (Kim Klassen Warm Sun and Playing With Brushes Song Texture)

Yesterday the weather was gorgeous here.  Sunny skies, a light breeze and temps in the high 80's.  I was in heaven as I wandered around outside without anything more than jeans and a short sleeved shirt on.  Mr. Tide and I even ate outside last night...so I was a very happy camper!

 (Kim Klassen Warm Sun and Love Textures)

At 5 am this morning the weather took a decidedly nasty turn, and we had strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and even the threat of a tornado.

The winds have died down some, and the rain has stopped, but the temps have fallen and it's looking like early April once again around these parts.  So with a break before I needed to head out and run errands to get ready for a show I have this weekend, I decided to try a few new textures on some of my recent photos.  I'm also linking up with Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday Party.

 (Kim Klassen Warm Sun & Boccacino Textures)

I snapped these daffodil pictures while we were over at my parent's house working last night.  I love the ruffled variety above.  I think my sister M gave these bulbs to my mother, and they remind me of ruffles on a lady's petticoat.

I just love how applying a texture can change the whole look of a photo.  Just look at the egg photo "before" any texture was applied...

(Kim Klassen Warm Sun Texture)

And here is the "after" with Kim's Warm Sun texture.  I erased some of the texture from the eggs and love the vintage look the texture creates.  Be sure to visit Kim's site to sign up to receive your very own free textures, and I highly recommend purchasing a few of her great sets too!  And you can also see all of the other great texture shots on her Texture Tuesday meme party by clicking HERE!