[Gimp-user] Need help with layers

[RunSebastian <forums gimpusers com>]

> I recommend starting from scratch.
>
> Take your original image and duplicate it.
>
> Add a (white) layer mask to the top layer. If you paint in that in
> black it shows the bottom layer. see:
> https://docs.gimp.org/en/gimp-layer-mask-add.html
>
> Now you can adjust the two layers, top one darker, bottom one lighter.
> The screenshot shows the bottom layer.
>
> Attached un-edited .xcf with layer mask. 
>
> rich: www.gimp-forum.net

That worked!  Thanks so much for your help! :)

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