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

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

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

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

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

To edit the picture I cropped it; blurred the background and using the magnetic-lasso tool selected the branch, and enhanced the contrast and brightness. I used the dodge and burn tool within Photoshop; the dodge tool on the branch and the burn tool on the background. I especially focused on the swirly pattern inside the branch, using

By editing this picture the photograph follows the rule of thirds. The blurred background allows you to focus on the main subject and also makes the image less cluttered and more simple. I think the editing has been effective as it has made the photo more

I firstly cropped this photo and selected the main subject by using the quick-select tool; I specifically altered the brightness and contrast. The burn tool allowed me to darken the background.

Cropping the image took the main subject off centre – following the rule of thirds within the rules of composition. Changing the brightness and darkening the background made the focus point more clear and appealing. I think that the balance between light and dark works well however, editing