# The Classic Computer Vision Trick Behind Smooth Image Blending

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Podcast: [Programming Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/programming-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6364125)
Published: 2026-05-01T16:00:43+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/faaa41aa
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## Resource

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-classic-computer-vision-trick-behind-smooth-image-blending . Learn how to create seamless image collages using Laplacian Pyramid Blending with this Python tutorial. Check more stories related to programming at: https://hackernoon.com/c/programming . You can also check exclusive content about #opencv , #computer-vision-(cv) , #google-colab , #python-notebook , #laplacian-pyramid , #gaussian , #computer-photography , #laplacian-pyramid-blending , and more. This story was written by: @farzon . Learn more about this writer by checking @farzon's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . This post explains Laplacian Pyramid Blending, a classic computer vision technique that blends images by separating fine details from broad color strokes. By using Gaussian Pyramids to blur and Laplacian Pyramids to isolate edges, you can create buttery-smooth transitions.

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