better early

A clock tower silhouetted in the darkening sky. Digital collage, 10 layers © 2015 Liz Ruest

thicker than water

Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness, layered with color and handmade collage.Digital collage, 12 layers © 2015 Liz Ruest

the first step

Reach for a higher plane. Digital collage, 111 layers © 2015 Liz Ruest

will thrive

The edge of the city blends with horizons in the distance. Digital collage, 80 layers © 2015 Liz Ruest

ends well

Historical contrasts with modern in cities everywhere. Digital collage, 2 layers © 2015 Liz Ruest

Process: What Makes a Good Detail?

Sometimes, the same images that are good focal points are also great as details. The difference is that details might get covered up by other layers, and need strength to poke through and catch your eye. I found myself reusing images over this series, not only because they are strong images that work through layers,…