trick photography :: composite photography

my new-found, favorite photo-editor is evan sharboneau. i can't wait to order his book and try everything in it!  above, i used the combo of just two simple photos.  it's the first photo style i found of his.  now i'm hooked.

i find that artist imitation is sometimes the best way to learn.  and just simple experimentation of course.  how do you expand your photography and editing talents?  classes?  books?  or like me... research, inspiration and imitation?

xoxo