Curmudgeon wrote:
Oh yes Keni! What a wonderful composite. I think you are right about these projects almost always coming out dark. I think it's a number of things: The more overlays the harder to keep the brightness up; Certainly, it is easier to blend images against a darker background, especially when you are playing with Opacity and Blur; Finally, once you commit to the "Dark Side" you can let your imagination run wild.
I have seen some beautiful composites that full of light. One of the pro photographers that judged our May camera club competition had some gorgeous composites in her portfolio. One of the few judges that seemed to embrace the creative side of post processing. Unfortunately I can't remember her name. She is a local Dallas photographer. I will get her name at our meeting next week and send it to you. I think you will be impressed with what she does.