Hi stephen,
It can be possible using hierarchy of DIV elements as explained below:
<div style="<background image>">
<div class="<GENERATED ANIMATION CLASSES HAVING FADEIN/FADEOUT EFFECT>">
<img src="<IMAGE PATH>" />
</div>
</div>
Example:
<div style="background-image: url(...)">
<div class=" animated fadeIn delay2 eds-on-hover">
<img src="" />
</div>
</div>
You can find class generator here:
downloads.eleopard.in/class-generator.html
Let us know If this works.