I wanted to continue with the spiritual context of my work, trying to show respect for the animals in death and almost trying to make them look animate in a way. I've also attempted to show the animals with natural items, like flowers and the natural coloured backgrounds. However, I wanted to make it different to my older photos by using brightly coloured tropical birds to add more of a contrast to the pictures rather than the colours working in harmony.

This is my favourite picture from the series. I love the way the parrots are laid out,  almost in a kind of manner, where they are being laid down in a respectful way. I love the way that the purple of the flowers and the texture of the leaves seems to give the picture more interest too, almost like they are a tribute or offering. The colours also work extremely well with eachother too. All in all, the picture is quite harmonic and peaceful.

I love the way that these two birds seem to be hugging each other, giving the image a very appealing and happy atmosphere despite the fact that the birds are dead. The fact that they are the same species of bird also enhances this image, making it quite grotesque, like they were long lost siblings that found eachother in death. 

The colours of the bird gives a really good contrast against the background, but it still looks natural, I also enjoy the way the composition piece is, the way it applies to the general way a photo should be taken, via the golden ratio.

This piece is one of my most favourite pieces. I adore the spiritual feel of the photo, like its paying dues to the bird. The bird also looks extremely relaxed, and the tame purple of the flowers adds to this effect. I also really like the way the birds intense red contrasts against the flowers, but still keeps the soft touch. It looks almost like a peaceful grave for the bird.

The flowers with the birds emphasize the delicacy of life and how delicate the birds are. Flowers are often associated with funerals and graves and paying respect to the dead, especially bright and colourful flowers. This is what my photos could represent from an external point of view. Just how short life is and how delicate as beings we are.