A while back I noticed the loop of spring photos and started to layer multiple exposures to shake up the moment. I tagged those experiments doubled.
Now I’m looking at another folder full of springtime blooms and seeing what can be done in post to make something that tickles some fancy.
In this instance, a blue sky is layered on top of a magnolia tree using a blending mode called “difference”. I’ve been using Photoshop since version 3.0 and still have no clue what all these blend modes do, so I have to try each one at a time. Adobe has descriptions but Jesús Ramirez goes deeper on this layer blending matter.
Anyway, that’s what I came up with today and sure, fine. If I took better photos, I wouldn’t have to bother.
The important thing here is that I got some steps in outside even though it was cold and windy.
For giggles, here’s the original, layered image and all the other blend modes below.
Unrelated tip of the hat to Merlin for today’s soundtrack reminder that Michael Penn is delightful.
