Texture Layering

I have been enjoying photoshop since I first tried it almost a year ago, the same time my husband, Doods, bought me a camera. But I have never done photo layering. I've heard about it, but never bothered to find out how it's done. Today, I discover a link in Ann's blog that pulled up a site that generously shares not only tutorials on photo layering, but magnificent textures for layering as well. Am thrilled!

My gratitude to Jerry Jones of ShadowHouse Creations for generously sharing the textures and giving free tutorials in texture layering. Amazing effects, Jerry. Brilliant blog site! You are quite the guru. Thanks!

Thank you also, Ann, for sharing the link with us.

Here's my first ever attempt at texture layering. I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to more!

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Moody Mansion

I am happy to show a little of my world @ My World Tuesday. Thank you to Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and Sylvia for hosting this wonderful meme.

We went to Galveston, Texas to see the Moody Gardens and we came across the Moody Mansion. This is just one of the many old houses that has been preserved in the Galveston district. We did not go inside that day because it was an overcast and had rain forecast.  Nevertheless, I took photo of the facade of the beautiful mansion. It's still gorgeous even after all these years. I look forward to seeing the inside of this mansion.

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Saturday Blooms

My husband, Doods, and I took a walk at the park yesterday and saw these beautiful blooms. I do not know what they are called, but they are so pretty, I was automatically drawn to them!

I am grateful for the hosts of Today's Flowers for taking time to run this wonderful site. Thank you Luiz, Denise, Pupo, Valkyrien.

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George Bush Park

 This afternoon, Doods and I took a walk at the park. Snapped some photos and allowed the lazy day to relax us.

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George Bush Park

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Hardworking Bugs

This is the reason why I carry my camera everywhere... hahaha

Doods and I went to Houston Garden Center and was checking out some perennials, so many blooms to choose from, but I was more interested in the bugs! Hehe...

Now, on the ant, I did some improvisation. I prompted this super tiny critter to climb up on a piece of stem, then I took the shot behind a dark door.

Same trick here...

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