This is so weird and surreal. I had taken a photo of the school buses and the BMW and SUV at a stoplight. The balloons were actually tied, as the road leads to an apartment complex and they were trying to get you to go lease one. I did an overlay of a textured painted cracked wall, then added the two fish, then the bird, then the brick wall.
These photo collages are very reminiscent of the work of Max Ernst. Almost like rubbings of 3D onjects on canvas or paper. I think they fall down because of over use. Ultra subtle, limited use can make these tools really hum.
I don't know about the acid thing but I love how everything has a place and it all works together without fighting each other for attention. Nicely done!