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Multiple layers of slides double the aesthetics of photography

In the process of mixing several types of our films:
35 mm, moderate textures and multiple slides that we can put together to obtain wonderful and distinctive photographic effects by adopting the multiple layers that we transfer to become as if it were a single shot.

Looking at the collection of photos posted with this thread, what are our first impressions? Does it look complicated and difficult to accomplish? ! .
Although it appears as such, it is actually easy to achieve. The matter does not go beyond the presence of ordinary transparencies placed as layers, one on top of the other, and it does not require any additional equipment, but rather an ordinary camera - regardless of its size or structure - in addition to some adhesive tapes and slide holders.
With this equipment, very ordinary transparencies can be transformed into very beautiful works of art.
As for how to do that, this is the quick and easy way:
The basic principle is based on taking two transparencies without carriers, placing one on top of the other, after that the edges are glued with adhesive tape to ensure that they remain sticky and identical, and then we put the two transparencies that are identical in one carrier....

From this principle we can proceed to countless changes, yet the simple principle remains the same. Among the most important elements that support us in this field, we mention imagination and curiosity, and here begins the fun entertainment that will prevent us later from stopping following this new method. Which may evolve, perhaps to make us needless of the camera itself, as it works to choose some of the transparencies we have, and whenever we hold two together and look at them against the light, we will easily discover if there is something interesting in their mixture.
This process must always be repeated with other transparencies to get the perfect mix, and it takes patience at the beginning to reach at another stage prior knowledge for the success of mixing this transparencies with those before combining them with each other, and this matter undoubtedly needs experience and know-how.
Examples here include the transparency of an open field with a bare tree and a sky covered with clouds, and now we choose the transparency of a blue sky with light white clouds, we add the two transparency and we get a reasonable result, we can also try mixing it with the sunset, and we move forward with the same idea..
With two snapshots of the open field and the bare tree, we work to remove them from the carriers, and apply them together, provided that this time we shift one of the two transparencys slightly to the left or right, with the help of the magnifying glass to investigate what happens during the collection.
Paste the two temporarily from one of the pockets, and now, add the clouds or sunset shot, and we have three layers of film. If we like what we see, stick the edges and superimpose the result at this stage, we may have finished making illusion images that look exactly like a dream.

At another stage, we have to search between our lips again. The possibility is that we find some shots that we do not consider good, we look for distorted images with out-of-focus subjects, or underexposed. We adopt these errors because they serve as wonderful layering materials. Mixing the colored blur with a face image may add a touch of double beauty. Here, a picture of flowers can be added, and the two pale images of the same subject, when they are applied with a simple displacement to one of the sides, up or down, will produce a ghostly image that attracts attention, because the veil images will become richer and deeper and stand on The image may even evoke a sense of movement, while making sure of gluing and installation, as we can always remove the carriers and adhesive tape later if we are determined. Using the materials again, returning them to their original state, so creating layers should not damage our transparency.

- Density
Standing on the pictures themselves. A normal shot will blend well with a normal one. It is worth noting that the normal shot will work well with a shot that is one stop lighter than it, or even two stops on the light side, here it can be seen through transparency, however the darker transparencies are few
Exposure - you can succeed too. It all depends on how dark it is and how you use it. Dark images, when applied together, can impart a special quality of impression, and the colors become wonderfully strong and deep.

Swirl effect:
We can use the transparency of tactile objects, such as asphalt, rocks, small flowers, and even water droplets, to create an amazing swirl effect. To do this, let's just keep one of the transparency's straight while rotating the second lightly here, pick an object of interest and use it as a pivot point. which side Areas of tactile subjects outside the focal point will emit a rippling sensation, while other areas devoid of tactile subjects will produce a ghostly appearance. The results as a whole can also be very interesting and very worth trying.

Original capture:
If we are willing to go through the first experiment to produce an image that involves mixing layers, we must adopt a camera mounted on a tripod. Once we have chosen our subject, we take a few regular shots, then without moving the camera. We take a few more shots overexposed by a stop or two. Now, giving ourselves plenty of material to work with, we take an out-of-focus shot. Then we unscrew the head of the stilt and circle around the subject to get some nice shots – fuzzy.”
Thus, after endorsing the film, we find ourselves in front of a lot of materials to work with. This will look pretty bad at first, however we have to start making layers of it, and we will start to watch it gradually develop aesthetically before our eyes.

As we can see from the pictures published with this topic, they vary greatly: similar pictures with the same scale, and similar pictures with slightly different scales, which we rotate, mirror, or stick together upside down. We also stick different pictures together and use mediums, glazes, or colored ointments to completely change the colors. Sometimes we combine two or five images together to produce a final image, so the possibilities are limitless, and there is no limit to the fun that can be created in this way.

As for the final result, it is a piece of transparency that can be displayed or printed in any style, or even converted into black and white negatives to make impressive black and white prints⏹

⏺ Five layering styles

1- Two transparencies for the same subject, one inverted and projected to the bottom a little more than the first.
2- Two similar transparencies, one sliding from the other horizontally or vertically.
3 - Two transparencies for the same subject, one is straight, while the second is inverted and turned upside down.
4- Two translucent, moderately structured, protruding as previously mentioned. Then a 35 mm transparency is added at an attractive angle and glued to one of the edges of the two transparent medium-brown layers, which highlights the holes of the reel.
5- Off-axis applicability. Two similar transparencies are used here, where one of them is placed straight while the second is rotated to some extent. As for the axis, it can be anywhere within the image area, as it will remain almost sharp in prominence ◾