Image Manipulation: Layer Mask
This example is a layer-masking composite, created from 4 individual stock images : lightbulb; in the verticle position, over white background, water splash; (from a standard full-frame photograph) shot at surface level, goldfish; from a (previously rendered) transparency. spigot, with a water stream The illusion is created using image manipulation software to demonstrate the seamless merging of separate elements into one. To further the illusion, a 'reflection' was generated to add greater dimension.