Beyond the Lens

When you use a digital SLR to take crisp and creative photos, don't forget that there's lots of software out there to help you edit your pictures even further. I personally use photoshop and picasa, but many programs out there can do basic editing. Photoshop especially has a wide variety of tools that you can use to produce different effects. But don't forget to use the right settings and the right lens when you take your picture. It's always easier to have a good picture to work with as a template.