Photoshop - Move Tool and Layering

I just learned how to use a cool new-to-me tool in Photoshop. Its the 'move' tool followed by working with layers.

This image is based on a photo I took earlier today. First, in Photohsop, I intensified the original photo's color, and then did a 'filter-distort' and 'twirl' function on the image. Following that, I created a new page in Photoshop. Next, I moved one image to the new page, and then flipped the image on the original page and once done...moved that one to the new page as well. This was done until a total of 4 images had been moved to the new page.

Then I worked with layers to arrange/center them. This is so cool (and pretty easy to do once you get the hang of it...and I thank my dear husband for the tutoring on that score)!!!

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