I chose to select a picture of the ocean with the dock combined with a picture of me in a field. The images relate conceptually because i chose a picture of me in a peaceful calm place. I am thinking deeply about the memories at this beach and wish I was back there. The images relate compositionally because there is a lot of positive space from the sunset along with negative space from the trees seperating the middle of the photo. The steps I took to merge layers to create a unified image were the transparency. I chose to blend the photo of me into the sunset photo and fade myself into the ocean and sky. The concept my composite image conveys would be a memory or a dream. The memories I have from this beach are peaceful and irreplaceable. I have a straight serious face with a thoughtful look to me. I am also thinking about the dream I want to achieve one day of living on the ocean. I could change the color or transparency of the photo to improve it but I like it the way it is with all of the colors and blending.