

But the overcast sky that afternoon presented some serious problems when I reached an overlook and took out my camera. Recently, I took a hike through Acadia National Park in northern Maine. Select both layers (as well as any additional adjustments you’ve applied). At this stage, you may want to make any global edits that apply to both image layers.

Add any finishing touches to mask edges and opacity.


This is especially crucial for those making artistic ‘double exposure’ images.īefore saving and exporting, be sure that you’re satisfied with the look of your composition. To further get the tones and details in your composition just right, play around with the opacity of your top layer. Use a soft brush around the edges to create more natural-looking transitions between separate layers. Alternatively, you can fill the layer mask, then erase the areas in where you’d like detail to shine through. Use Photoshop’s brush tool to block out any unwanted details. On the top layer of the composition, add a layer mask.
