stay-cation magic makeovers the final eDition

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okay so i've been trying to get a few makeovers done this week....

but it was a little CRAZY... :)

in a good way.

so i thought i would share 2.

the above is from jenny of lila huset.

such a beautiful image!

here's a break down of my process.

first i did a curves adjustment to lighten the background.

i had the urge to B&W it.

i then used my 'black & white' texture.

one layer on mutiply and one layer on soft light.

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then there was this image.... i instantly fell in love.
i oopsed on the photo credit.  i apologize.

this photo belongs to Piroseper.

i LOVE old keys.
and honestly it is pretty darn perfect just the way it is.

i love the desaturated colors.....
so, i added a couple of black & white gradient map layers
one on soft light and one on screen.
did a tiny levels adjustment
then added the 'black & white' texture on multiply.

thank you so much to all of you that submitted images into the challenge. 
you ROCK. :)

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