These are images taken within school that I have edited in order to make them more dynamic; a brief description of what I did in order to achieve each effect.

1. In Photoshop I cropped this image so that it was zoomed in.
I used the dodge tool on the pebbles down the middle and
the burn tool at the pebbles down the left and right hand
side. I altered the contrast and also sharpened the image.
As a result of the editing, the pebbles down the middle act as a leading line and the background is
simple. The perspective is also more dynamic because there is a more obvious focal point. I think
that the editing has been a success because the image looks more interesting than the original and
follows more rules of composition.
I edited this
image my
adjusting the
brightness and
darkening the
edges (roof) by
using the
burning tool. I
used a filter to
soften the edges
of the image.
I think that the editing has
been a success because the
image looks more energetic
than the original. Adjusting
the brightness has made the
balance between light and
dark, equal. The filter has
made the photo look more
appealing because it stands
out. A gloomy picture has
been turned into a vibrant
one!

2. In Photoshop I selected
the steps using the
magic-selection tool and
adjusted the contrast to
make them appear
darker. I then used the
inverse tab to select the
people; I made them
lighter and then in
contrast with that I used
the burn tool to darken
the background.
By changing the
contrast and
brightness of the
foreground and the
background, the main
subjects stood out. I
think this worked
really well because
the focal points are
really dynamic and
simpler to see.

3. To edit the picture I cropped it; blurred the
background and using the magnetic-lasso tool By editing this picture the photograph
selected the branch, and enhanced the contrast follows the rule of thirds. The blurred
and brightness. I used the dodge and burn tool background allows you to focus on the main
within Photoshop; the dodge tool on the branch subject and also makes the image less
and the burn tool on the background. I especially cluttered and more simple. I think the editing
focused on the swirly pattern inside the branch, has been effective as it has made the photo
using the dodge tool to lighten it to make it look more visually stimulating.
more vibrant.
I firstly cropped this photo and selected the Cropping the image took the main subject
main subject by using the quick-select tool; I off centre – following the rule of thirds
specifically altered the brightness and contrast. within the rules of composition. Changing
The burn tool allowed me to darken the the brightness and darkening the background
background. made the focus point more clear and
appealing. I think that the balance between
light and dark works well however, editing
and resizing it has caused it to blur, making
for an unsuccessful edit.