I’ve been impressed with how adding texture to an image can, in some cases, make it more interesting. I had taken this picture a couple of weeks ago but didn’t use it in a post because others at the time were more interesting:
I like the image well enough, it just doesn’t seem to have the umph I would want. I had been looking at what are called ‘grunge’ textures on the web and decided to download a few and try them. The one in this case was done by Jerry Jones. I added it to the image and this is what resulted.
It adds an atmosphere that I can’t quite define but what need is there to do that since we can all see it?
I began doing my own textures, largely by shooting scenes that seem to lend themselves to it. Here’s the first one I tried:
I think this is going to work as long as I don’t push it too far. Here are a couple I did today:
I would be interested in hearing what you think of this. Does it add interest?
Spirit and Seeing 
Love the added texture. Makes a big difference! See you on Wednesday!!!!
Very impressive….love those. Becky
By adding the texture it seemed to enhance your photos, bringing out the lines, the colors, the compositions….the viewer can almost reach in touch your subject matter….instead of just looking at your images, its like you are in the image…nice touch….almost literally!
Great work Barry–love the textures! Thanks for keeping your site going. It keeps me motivated to get out and shoot while I’ve been tied up on most Thursdays. Should be back for regular club meetings next Thursday!!!
Doug
I especially like the last two! By giving more interest to the background it seems to add interest to the foreground. I like the ones you used on the last two better than the one by Jerry Jones.