Photomontage Part 2

Well here is my final image! I made a few changes from my original design because I wanted to keep the image as simple as possible. I loved the idea of using a silhouetted sun, so I found a new image which incorporated Celtic knots. I really think the Culloden Kings came to life through the use of adding multiple layers, layer styles- outer glow and drop shadow, and varying opacity levels. This was the first time I used layer styles and my favorite by far was the drop shadow. This style is what gives the band members depth in contrast to the background image. Another tool that I used which made my life SO much easier was the background eraser tool. For each one of the silhouetted images, I just clicked around the black portions in order to erase the white background. Then I went in and used the eraser tool for the white that was left behind. I am pretty happy with the way my project turned out and I hope you all like it!