Often, all you need is a little kiss of texture. In this case, less is more.
This is an Edge of Gold Dahlia from my garden photographed with vintage satin curtains as a backdrop.
Original Image
Although the image is already rich, the slight texture gives it more depth. I’ve also used the Topaz Labs Detail filter* to slightly enhance the petals.
How It Was Made
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French Kiss Texture: Sarasota Overlay
Resource: French Kiss Texture Collection I |
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French Kiss Texture: Dandelion Fuzz
Resource: Currently unpublished (I’ll update link soon) |
The Layer Panel
As you can see, I’ve masked quite a bit of these textures so that I’m mostly getting a textured edge burn.
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American Photographer and Designer living in France with my French husband, 2 Weimaraners and Cat Rescues. Camera, Mac, studio, garden.
