double exposure: I manage the FB page for our local group affiliated with a national organization that provides fly fishing training and outings for disabled veterans. I wanted to post...

FunkyL Loc: MD

I manage the FB page for our local group affiliated with a national organization that provides fly fishing training and outings for disabled veterans. I wanted to post a Happy Independence Day photo featuring a double image - didn't like what I came up with, so posted something more straightforward for this year, and went back to the original idea today to try again, maybe for use in a future post. What do you think? How is it technically, and is it too corny?

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

I like it!

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

FunkyL wrote:

I manage the FB page for our local group affiliated with a national organization that provides fly fishing training and outings for disabled veterans. I wanted to post a Happy Independence Day photo featuring a double image - didn't like what I came up with, so posted something more straightforward for this year, and went back to the original idea today to try again, maybe for use in a future post. What do you think? How is it technically, and is it too corny?

A stupendous creation ❤️🤍💙🤍❤️

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

I would have used two (or more) separate images in Photoshop rather than try a double exposure. That allows you to better control the brightness of the individual images. I would make the flag in the background a bit brighter so it stands out better. But I think the idea is good.

FunkyL Loc: MD

DirtFarmer wrote:

I would have used two (or more) separate images in Photoshop rather than try a double exposure. That allows you to better control the brightness of the individual images. I would make the flag in the background a bit brighter so it stands out better. But I think the idea is good.

I'm glad you like the idea. It started out as 2 separate images, the flag taken yesterday, and the fireworks a couple of years ago. Is that what you mean? Yes, deciding how bright to make the flag was one of the things I struggled with... Thanks for your comments!

FunkyL Loc: MD

joecichjr wrote:

A stupendous creation ❤️🤍💙🤍❤️

Thank you!

FunkyL Loc: MD

UTMike wrote:

I like it!

Thanks, UTMike!

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Looks great FunkyL.

Don

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

FunkyL wrote:

I'm glad you like the idea. It started out as 2 separate images, the flag taken yesterday, and the fireworks a couple of years ago. Is that what you mean? Yes, deciding how bright to make the flag was one of the things I struggled with... Thanks for your comments!

Since it started out as two separate exposures I would have called it a composite rather than a double exposure. Coming from film, 'double exposure' means to me two exposures on a single piece of film. Some digital cameras have that capability (using the digital sensor instead of film).

Purely semantics.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Nicely done.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Nice work!

The vertical aspect (portrait orientation) and the way the flag folds are the strengths IMO. I agree about making the flag brighter. Though I would say composite, I noticed that PS Elements has a guided edit called "Double Exposure."

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-double-exposure-in-photoshop-elements

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FunkyL Loc: MD

PAR4DCR wrote:

Looks great FunkyL.

Don

Thanks, Don!

FunkyL Loc: MD

DirtFarmer wrote:

Since it started out as two separate exposures I would have called it a composite rather than a double exposure. Coming from film, 'double exposure' means to me two exposures on a single piece of film. Some digital cameras have that capability (using the digital sensor instead of film).

Purely semantics.

Semantics are especially important when asking for help on UHH. If I don't choose the right word, I may not get the correct answer. Composite it is!

FunkyL Loc: MD

kpmac wrote:

Nicely done.

Thanks, kpmac!

FunkyL Loc: MD

Linda From Maine wrote:

Nice work!

The vertical aspect (portrait orientation) and the way the flag folds are the strengths IMO. I agree about making the flag brighter. Though I would say composite, I noticed that PS Elements has a guided edit called "Double Exposure."

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-double-exposure-in-photoshop-elements

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I also use PSE, and was all set to be embarrassed that I hadn't seen that guided edit, but I checked my PSE 2019 and don't see that. I got a little help from a video that mostly used luminar, but mostly stumbled around on my own. Maybe I should move "upgrade PSE" a bit closer to the top of my want list.... I'm looking forward to viewing the link you sent. Thank you!