What is Real?

I've been playing with inserting textural backgrounds into my images lately, as you may have noticed in my latest "Halo Series," which can be viewed in it's entirety here. I have attempted this technique in the past but abandoned it when I couldn't get it to look real enough, this time I think I'm getting pretty close. I included an enlargement so you can get a closer look.

Background textures were created by Princess of Shadows at DeviantART and were used by permission. Check them out for yourself at http://princess-of-shadows.deviantart.com/art/victorian-dreams-texture-pack-84323858