A Grey Day.

This photo was snapped a few weeks ago on a nature walk with the kiddos. And although it was a bit of a grey day, I managed to find this gem tucked beneath another branch. To any onlooker it may appear to be just a dead plant taken by old man winter, but my camera managed to find her hidden essence and beauty. Amazing what we can see when we are open to the possibilities. Ironically enough I added Kim Klassen's "grey day" texture to it, then topped it with "silence".

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” -Hal Borland

This is the formula for today's image.
Layer 1- Background
Layer 2- Grey Day with soft light 100% opacity
Layer 3- Grey Day with overlay 12% opacity
Layer 4- Silence with multiply 75% opacity
Layer 5- Bumped down the hue/saturation
Layer 6- Watermark

If this post seems depressing make sure to stop back tomorrow. I've been on the hunt for signs of spring here in the midwest and I'm happy to report I have a few surprises to share.

I'm linking this post to Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday. If you have not yet seen her work you must click on the link. She is ah-ma-zing!! I was lucky enough to take one of her classes. She is not only inspiring, but also a fabulous teacher. Her talent is one of a kind.

40 comments

FYHTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Really pretty...love it!
LesleyTuesday, 12 April, 2011
This is beautiful! Your processing works so well. And thanks for sharing the "recipe" :)
SimoneyTuesday, 12 April, 2011
I LOVE that picture.
Love the texture and the moodiness... and... your new header!
♥
UnknownTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Okey it is a dead plant but I really love dead plants, you can see more clearly the shape and forms of them. I usually shoot them too but here is too wet and still some snow so can't shoot them yet. Dead plant colors are also very calming and like you did with some textures you can make them as a art work:) I love it.
SianTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Really amazing! I love finding something pretty with my camera that otherwise I would has missed.
xxx
Miel AbeilleTuesday, 12 April, 2011
So beautiful! Lish, you need to open an Etsy shop to sell your photos!!
VerenaTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Wow, this looks very beautiful!
margieTuesday, 12 April, 2011
beautiful use of textures. very nice.
Gardening in a SandboxTuesday, 12 April, 2011
I remember when my boys were younger they would come in with the burrs attached to their clothes and they were hard to get off. You have elevated their status today. Lovely. V
UnknownTuesday, 12 April, 2011
I always enjoy reading your blog and in an awe for it, me just being a learner. I'm here to invite you for a small blog party on my blog...

I hope you take part in my 'Friends Meetup Party' this Thursday on my blog, the perfect line. As host, I'll be looking forward to having you there :)

Happy Tuesday Alicia!
allisonTuesday, 12 April, 2011
beautiful! great emotion created by your image!
Kathryn DycheTuesday, 12 April, 2011
I love your use of texture on this, such a beautiful image.
Heather @ Simple WivesTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Beautiful, yet simple image. Love the texture!
Rebecca LewisTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Beautiful ~ wonderful use of textures.
Stefanie BrownTuesday, 12 April, 2011
This is fabulous! The texture is amazing.
Ashley SiskTuesday, 12 April, 2011
That is gorgeous - the texture makes this shot!
Leah CTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Not depressing at all...it's beautiful!!
Gale WallTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Not depressing at all. Love the overall feel of the beauty it still offers.
Tamar SBTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Wow! That texture is really stunning!

Tamar - linking through Community Global
Kim KlassenTuesday, 12 April, 2011
oh my word!! this is truly... so good!! 'sigh'

thank you sweet girl..... for all...

thanks for joining the Texture Tuesday party.....xxo, kim
Jennifer BowenTuesday, 12 April, 2011
What a gorgeous image! The texture definitely makes this shot more interesting. Thanks for sharing it with us at Communal Global. =)
Courtney K.Tuesday, 12 April, 2011
Beautiful!! I love the colors!!
JessicaTuesday, 12 April, 2011
I don't know anything about photography but it is a beautiful picture.
SusanTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Gorgeous! I love your use of texture on this.
Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out LoudTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Lish, you are rocking these textures! Great photo!
UnknownTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Love the texture! Great quote too. Because I was starting to feel like we might be skipping spring around here. :)
AnonymousTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Oh my....I hope that you blew this one up and printed it. It is gorgeous. It could be a painting! Happy Tues.
Melaine/patchworkprints2u
Anita JohnsonTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Beautiful photo...I smiled when I saw you had added the texture layer "Gray Day"....that has been our weather here for months! Without a texture layer!
UnknownTuesday, 12 April, 2011
What a treasure you found on your gray day! I am so glad you shared it with all of us at Communal Global. Thank you so much : )
Warren BaldwinTuesday, 12 April, 2011
Great picture
TaraTuesday, 12 April, 2011
So beautiful, perfect textures to use! Love it.
paperbirdTuesday, 12 April, 2011
this is beautiful- truly i love it!
paperbirdTuesday, 12 April, 2011
ps.
your blog too!
AnonymousWednesday, 13 April, 2011
Love this shot! The texture fits it perfectly!

http://amyskaleidoscopeeyes.blogspot.com/
MarilynThursday, 14 April, 2011
This is truly beautiful. The textures just make this great photo even better.
AlexandraFriday, 15 April, 2011
Ah.

What a wonderful visit here.

LIKE ALWAYS.

The magic you do here: I am so very impressed and jealous at the same time.

LOVE THIS BLOG, WOMAN.
Lynne DaleyFriday, 15 April, 2011
Just absolutely fabulous-love your treatment.
UnknownFriday, 15 April, 2011
Great combination of textures... suits the photo perfectly!
UnknownFriday, 15 April, 2011
Your photo is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your formula too. I'm trying to get better at using textures so I love knowing what others are doing :)

~Tricia
Rose ~Victorian Rose ~Friday, 15 April, 2011
Yes, indeed...a TRUE JEM. I love the "browntones" leftover from winter too. We don't have too many of them down here in SouthEast Texas tho.

I found you on Kim K's website.
Just starting to learn to play with textures.
Rose