Monday, August 29, 2011

Texture Tuesday ~ the Orange eDition

I skipped last week's TT by Kim Klassen, but am back this week with my ORANGE entry. This toadstool photo was taken three years ago - Aug 2008 - in our yard. August is when all the musrooms and toadstools "bloom" and show their vibrant colors.

Straight out of camera



Formula --
* Cropped original layer and did a levels adjustment
* Duplicated original layer and used MULTIPLY blend mode @ 75%
* Added Kim Klassen's "Cracker Jack" texture and used MULTIPLY blend mode @ 100%
* Added Kim's "Golden" texture and used SOFT LIGHT blend mode @ 100%
* Added Kim's "Chamomile" texture and used PIN LIGHT blend mode @ 65%
* Used a layer mask on the Chamomile texture with eraser brush set at 75% opacity
* Used clipping mask made with brushes by Anna Aspnes (designerdigitals.com)
* Added text using High Tower Text and Century Gothic fonts

Be sure to pop over to Kim Klassen Cafe and check out all the other creative entries for this week's challenge!

TFL ~ klb
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22 comments:

  1. Pat MarkAugust 29, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    You really brought out the beauty of the mushroom. very well done.

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  2. sallytAugust 29, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Wonderful processing. gorgeous picture. Love your banner, too.

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  3. Rosie@leavesnbloomAugust 29, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Oh what a beautiful little toadstool and thanks for the details of your edit.

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  4. Nadege,August 30, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    The SOOC of the mushroom is great but the texture you have added really make it stand out, great job.

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  5. Evelyn ~ Indigo Beach ArtAugust 30, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    A fabulous image!

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  6. Gardening in a SandboxAugust 30, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Wonderful image. V

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  7. Kathryn DycheAugust 30, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Loving this image, great capture.

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  8. Vickie ~ WhimseyDimples August 30, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Beautiful!

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  9. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    I LOVE this! great texture work! I found some of these toadstools this year - I was totally flabbergasted!

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  10. DeannaAugust 30, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    What an incredible mushroom, love the colors and the processing really made it stand out!!

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  11. EMilyAugust 30, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I love your edit!

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  12. Inspired By JuneAugust 30, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    I love it! I remember being in the Adirondack mtns (NY) a few years ago and taking 100's of pictures (literally) of toadstools, peace pipes, etc. The stuff of Fairyland! :)

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  13. SivindenAugust 30, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Very decorative toadstool - even though it's poisenous;) Lovely textured!

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  14. tiarastantrumsAugust 30, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    oh great capture!

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  15. The Artful DivaAugust 30, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    We've got a number of mushrooms growing in our yard too - but none look like yours.

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  16. Leah CAugust 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    What an incredible toadstool! I've never seen one like that before:)

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  17. BeckyAugust 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  18. yvetteAugust 31, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    A beautiful image...my imagination runs with fairies and toadstools, hidden in underlying forest floors.
    A great image and texture work!

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  19. yvetteAugust 31, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    A beautiful image...my imagination runs with fairies and toadstools, hidden in underlying forest floors.
    A great image and texture work!

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  20. KathyAugust 31, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Love this! Great capture. I love the processing too.

    Have a wonderful day.

    Bright blessings,
    Kathy

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  21. Grandma DealAugust 31, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Wonderful photo, great editing. Love it.

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  22. AmarieSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Beautiful capture!

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