Superimposition of Images

"Using the techniques of superimposition and photo montage, photographers can blur the lines between past and present, reality and fiction, and imitation. Whether by manually holding up an object or photograph against a carefully chosen backdrop or using image editing software, these imaginative artists have created alternately quirky and poignant images bringing together various urban worlds."

"In these haunting images by Sergei Larenkov, the harsh realities of life during the siege are juxtaposed with modern photos of the city to provide a glimpse of St. Petersburg’s dramatic past. Larenkov picked through archival images of the siege to find images that could be merged with present-day photographs, and the effect is compelling and eerie."