Gradient/feathering/Transparency ?

I'm using Web Designer MX Premium, learning to use the software, and I'm trying to do a banner merging a photo into the background, but don't seem to be able to do this very well. I remember doing this years ago using PaintShop Pro (ah that takes me back) but can't remember the process. I'm sure it is very straight forward but would really appreciate a pointer. I have attached a png of an example which I copied showing precisely what I'm trying to do (with a different picture and colours) The banner in this example is red and the castle picture is almost at the right hand edge of the banner - merged in.

Many thanks

put one on top of the other - give the top one a linear transparency - group [optional]

having said that - you may not have a transparency tool in web designer - I use designer pro

Yep, that's it. I couldn't seem to get it using the transparency tool but it was the linear option that clinched it. Many thanks for your very prompt and succinct reply, much appreciated.

pleasure :)

worth checking out all the tool options - good way to learn...