Texture Tuesday 1/31 ~ the Simplicity eDition

This week's challenge was to use at least one layer of Kim Klassen's "Simplicity" texture on an image of our choice. I shot these sweet love birds on the beach in Waikiki, Feb 2010.

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Formula -

* Cropped to 8 x 10

* Adjustment layer (levels, curves)

* Duplicate original layer; Soft Light @ 25%

* kk_Simplicity; Vivid Light @ 30%

* Removed texture from the birds' faces and upper bodies

* kk_Stained Linen; Soft Light @ 82%

* Merged all layers and added to...

* Clipping mask made with a brush from "Grungey Lines by Meth" (brusheezy.com)

* Added Text - CK-Ali's_Hand_Official font (80% opacity)

* Added personal watermark (Soft Light @ 40%)

Please be sure to check out all the lovely and creative entries this week at Kim Klassen Cafe!

~ klb