Opacity - 69%

Blend Mode - Lighten

When creating a textured picture with an additional layer, first you edit the two pictures before you put them together. When blending them, you have to make sure they are formatted the the same size or the size of your choosing. Then you use a blend mode that best complements the image. You can also determine how much of the texture layer shows up by adjusting the opacity of the texture layer.

In my image, I chose bokeh of christmas lights because it gave the pier a happy, mystical feel. There are fairies that invaded the pier, duh.