Learning a new skill...

I am learning a new skill: Photoshop Elements. i just received my software in the mail after purchasing it on ebay. So far this is what I have done. Not too outstanding...yet. I hope to keep playing with my photos and see what I can do to enhance them.

For now here is my first attempt:

My new header was done with GIMP with the embossing effect.

GIMP

In search of an affordable alternative to Photoshop, I was led towards GIMP. It is a freeware program you can download off of the Internet, and has many similarities to Photoshop. My game plan is to work with and understand GIMP, then upgrade to Photoshop. Below are the first four pictures I played with. I am still trying to figure out the cut around tool! Very frustrating! I shall conquer it tonight...or tomorrow...or whenever Tonya teaches me!





My current banner. This is actually a shot I took when I went blackberry picking.

My wonderful horse, Pi, who is now retired. This photo had gone through a flood over Christmas, so I had it scanned and then played with it.

Murdock enjoying the grass.

My "little" Kody.