Help Fading Images

[Avzlvlzv]

Hi
I need some help fading one image into another. The background is a portrait and the foreground is a piece of scenery. I use a mask layer with a linear gradient on the foreground but it makes the background look opaque.

Set up in CS4; layers
Scenery + mask layer with linear gradient
Portrait (background layer)

Any suggestions?

 

[TerryC]

It's a tough call without seeing the images. Blend Tool comes to mind, Gradient Tool. Can you show us the pictures?

 

[photoshopsociety]

If you show some example then i might be help you out!!!!!!

 

[GWDPhotography]

Avz,
Correct me if I'm wrong, but is this an example of what you're trying to do. Please keep in mind that I just pulled in 2 completely random images when I did it. If so let me know and I will be glad to help you with it further.
Gunner