Portfolio Images Final 12

I have now managed to complete my final 12 images for my portfolio and put them all through photoshop. I tried to keep the amount of photoshop work to a minimum and mostly used cropping to frame the pictures better. I have however used masks to get rid of unwanted dull spots on the photos cause by the fences / cages. I have also used the clone stamp too to get rid of straps from birds legs, twigs from trees and shadows.

To see the final 12 images both pre and post photoshop click here (I have added comments on the original photo stating what I have done and I think the subtle changes to the Lion really show how photoshop can help)

Also as part of the portfolio we need to name our images, which I have to admit is a part I found quite hard for most of my photos. The reason being coming up for a name for a lion with a white beard was easy but a Chaffinch sitting on a branch is a Chaffinch sitting on a branch. There are 2 ways to name a photo.

1. Denotation - using the word "King" to describe a picture of a King
2. Connotation - Uses the word like "King" to describe a picture of a Lion where this is known as King of the jungle

For my images i have tried to use brief descriptions to name the photos that give an idea of the picture, however not as obvious as calling a bird a bird.