Import images as layers

I have just moved from GIMP to PSE 9, where I plan to use Topaz ReMask to create composite images. The first thing I have to do is get two images in PSE as seperate layers. The first image I open becomes the background layer. In GIMP I can then choose "Open as Layers" to add additional images. How do I do this in PSE?

1. I don't know anything about Topaz
2. Lets say that you have a picture of a horse standing outside a barn. Then, lets say that you have a picture of a pasture. Now, you want the horse to be in the pasture.
To do that, make a selection of the horse using one of the selection tools. Go to Edit>copy. That puts the horse on the clipboard
Next, open the pasture picture, then go to Edit>paste
You will have two layers - pasture + horse
3. The move tool (V on keyboard) allows you to position the horse to a specific location. There will be a bounding box around the horse. Left click on one of the corner handles and drag towards the center to resize.
Hope that this helps

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