a creative image question

[DavidEccleston]

Why plan this? See what works when you have the shots. You already know you're going to have two shots, and the second shot needs to match the perspective of the first, so there's nothing really to plan about the actual shoot. As for the mix, put them on layers and slide the opacity control until it feels right. If you prefer parts of it older and parts of it newer, rather than a single percentage slider, create a layer mask and paint in the time you want.

[shutterdown]

Why plan this?

I think I understand what you're saying about this. But, by taking the shot on the same day, at the same time, I'll have fewer variables to concern myself with, such as trees in bloom vs not, casted shadows, etc. It gives me the flexibility.

I'll more than certainly being using layer masks on this project.

The idea of a black and white mixed in, is something I hadn't thought of. That's worth a try, too.