[DavidLJ (David)]

To combine two images my using my old version of Photoshop you can :

1. Open the brighter image as the background layer
2. Add the fainter image as a new layer
3. Add a “reveal all” layer mask to the fainter image layer
4. Select and copy the background layer to the clipboard (CTRL-A then CTRL-C)
5. Open the layer mask (Alt + left click the mask)
6. Paste the copied background layer to the layer mask (CTRL-V). It displays as a monochrome image.
7. Select Filter | Blur | Gaussian Blur
8. With Preview checked, slide the Radius button until the displayed image is quite blurred and click OK
9. Select Window | Documents | New Window to display the combined layers
10. With the fainter image layer still selected, use the Opacity slider to fine tune the combination.

In newer versions of Photoshop the menu layout, etc. may be different but the above listing should give you the general idea.


Hope this helps.