Sunday, October 26

Soul Journal Blog Party!!

Thank you Kathryn for hosting such fun!!
Not far from where I live there melts a barn. It is slowly being reclaimed by the earth and, to me, it is more lovely now then it was in it's 'hay' day. So, for you, I have a simple journey of the barn. The power went out several times while I working on the second image. Let's just say, I was very spooked. I hope you enjoy...











I have so many more photos that I took, but alas, my time is tight and that is all I could work on. Below are some journal pages. I don't have many to share right now, as I am just starting my Soul Journal process. (on day 4) The photos of the girls above are from Lewis Carroll. Yes, the Alice and Wonderland author. He was a fantastic photographer as well. The dancing devils in the first barn image are also his work. They were drawn for the original Alice story.







The image below is one of my journal pages (center) imposed over a photo of one of the doors from the barn. The entire wall the door sits in is now resting at about a 45% angle to the ground. I will be posting the Lewis Carroll images to The Vintage Moth once time allows today.




Thank you for stopping by! I'll be over to visit this evening!

xoxo~

Abbie

26 comments:

Linda said...

Wow the barn images are really spooky. It's funny that as you are trying to create this post that the power kept going out.

I love your journal pages too.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful work! great concept and photos..really like your journal page also. I never would have thought of a falling down barn as "melting" very creative!!
Dianne

Melissa Valeriote said...

Creepy cool photography! What is it about ghostly images of children that just freak me out. Happy Halloween!

Anonymous said...

The pictures of the barn are wonderful (and a bit creepy). I love your journal pages as well. Thank you for the lovely party. Hugs.

3rdEyeMuse said...

what a wickedly wonderful addition to the party! the images & poem are spot on spooky (in a very good way) and your journal pages are great!

thank you for having us. :) ~M~

Viki said...

Quite spooky!
Old fashioned childrens photos are always a little scary.

Your poem is perfect for the day.

Your Journal pages are so interesting. I'll be back to look them over again.

Viki

Sarah Whitmire said...

Love the spooky barn photos and your wonderful journal pages. I wished I hadn't run out of time. I would have loved to do a journal page too.

Oh and BTW, your choice of music is AWESOME! :)


XO

Sarah

Robinsunne said...

I am in awe of your digital skills ...and I really like your journaling/drawing too.
I'd be happy to have you join my party too ; http://sunnespot.blogspot.com
Happy Hollows

Robinsunne

Mary S. Hunt said...

i LOVE LOVE LOVE old barns!!!!...being a vampire/witch i happen to live in one as you might guess...throughly enjoyed my visit!!!!
thanks for having me swoop by

happy halloween!!

Altered Route said...

WoW is all I can say...the poetry with the withering barn pictures speaks to my heart...wonderful photography girl!
Your journal pages are wonderful too!
Happy Halloween...great party!
Connie

Anke Martin said...

Oh Abbie I loved it!!!!!! The music and all fits soooo perfect together! I also love your soul Journal project! You are so talented and like said before I enjoy your creations everytime. They speak to me in an inspirational and understanding way. Enjoy creating them, I know how fun this can be and how relaxing. I just did some Collage work tonight and had a blast....feels so good to let go in art. Smiles and hugs your way! Looking forward to see your new journal pages....Anke ;)

morningDove said...

thank you for your ghoulish stroll down gory lane to "the barn". love meeting all the lively people along the way.

Francine Cronos said...

Your photographs are wonderful and eerie. I love your journal pages. Thanks for inviting me to your fabulous party.

Shell said...

So enjoyed your barn pictures. Moody, dreamy and haunting.

Christy said...

Abby I am such a fan! Thank you so much for all that you do. Love your ghostly images with the barn location. How fabulous!

Jane B. said...

Your blog says one word - AMAZING! I love the photography and seamless blending of the imagery with the words. Beautifully done. Thank you for inviting me!

Amber said...

Absolutely wonderful. Hope all is good with your goblins and ghosts.

Mescrap said...

OOh, the images is really spooky. Love the spider web that you created.

Linda D. said...

Oh what a fantastic barn, brilliant description. And a great journal page, too. Thanks for the fun!

Donna said...

What a haunting story, loved the images and the music. Thanks

Sandra Evertson said...

Absolutely Fabulous! And your digital work is just Delicious!
Sandra Evertson

reagan said...

Love, love, love the pictures! Your journal pages are wonderful too!

AscenderRisesAbove said...

amazing photos here; wow - you have been busy!
I like that one with the girl stepping out of the cabin; very thoughtful work
(though I had to admit that i sped past the bugs!)
great to e-see you again!

michelle ward said...

abbie - thanks for stopping by my blog. i'll return the compliment - i really love the last piece here with the skull sketch. terrific. i'm bookmarking and will be back :)

Kathryn Costa said...

I'm blown away. One of these days we shall get together for lunch or coffee. We are after all nearly neighbors!

You are such an inspiration!

Kathy said...

I love your work, the journal pages are wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for sharing
You are inspiring me to finish my halloween mantel with some of those great photos.
Kathy