Combining Elements from Multiple Images

Elements can be taken from several different images - or even digitally created - and combined to make an unusual composite.

Example 1

In this first example, three photographs were combined. The starting image was a rocky beach, located on the north coast of Jamaica. The skyline of Toronto, taken from Toronto island in Lake Ontario, was spliced onto the horizon of the first photograph. Finally, the palm tree from the third photograph - also taken in Jamaica - was added in the foreground, reversed.

A Jamaican beach...

...the Toronto skyline...

...and a palm tree.

Example 2

This second example combines photographic elements with digitally drawn componants. Starting with the photograph of the drapes, they were recolored, then a dark background added, with a lighting effect. Next the hand was photographed, duplicated, and one copy reversed. The crystal ball was digitally created, with a spotlight effect added. Next, the family cat was photographed, his eyes recolored, and his face added to the ball. Finally, a decorative frame was applied, and drop shadow effects.

Example 3

The third example is a composite of only two photographs, but they are photographs that were not intended to overlap. The originals are portraits of the client's grandparents. Following some restoration work, they were digitally spliced together to form a composite portrait.

These are the original photographs. The portrait of the client's grandfather was in pretty good condition, with only a few spots, and one tear, to repair. The portrait of her grandmother needed more work, as it was faded to the point where features, especially on the face, were indistinct. The two images were then color matched and blended together seamlessly.