Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

A couple of folks asked about the steps for my Gallery topic here, so thought I'd post in PP forum.

I am a novice at using textures, so any additional suggestions will be gratefully accepted!

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Trying some deliberate over-exposures with new-to-me Lumix. Clearing fog on a ridge behind the tree.


Convert to b&w with high key layer first.


3. the first texture. Used in multiply blend mode.


4. More pop achieved with curves adjustment. A bit of masking.


5. Second texture layer, soft light mode.


6. Final, with slight crop per a suggestion in the Gallery topic.

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Sorry, meant to make this downloadable if anyone wanted to look closer at the layers. Second layer turned off here to show the other colors.

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Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Excellent demo, Linda! You really did a great job with this! Proud of you!!!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Thank you, Randy! I'm greatly appreciative of your help with Topaz several years ago, and I often find ways to incorporate Simplify to images. This "phase" with textures could go on for a very long time, too

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Linda said in part: "I am a novice at using textures, ".... yep, me too and also Patricleshop brushes...

Great tutorial, thanks

infocus Loc: Australia

Love the final result Linda. Wish I had your ability to "visualise" what you wanted in the end result. I admire your PP skills.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

dpullum - thank you; playful pp is addictive!

infocus/John - thanks! Sometimes I have lucky "stumble-upon" moments, but this was more planned

Picdude Loc: Ohio

Great job Linda!! And a tutorial to boot. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your vision and methods.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Thank you for your interest, Picdude!

NewEnglandPhotoguy Loc: Chelmsford, MA

Thanks for the processing info.

scootersurfs Loc: Buckeye, Az

I really like the final effect. Nice job worthy of a frame and wall!!

Cotondog Loc: Saskatchewan, Canada

Great tutorial, Linda. Love your end result!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Thank you all for your interest!

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

Thanks I'll really check it out and. I'll give it a try....