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Just about any professional photographer will tell you that light is the most important factor in outdoor photography, or taking any photos for that matter.

But did you ever consider color to be a part of light? If you haven't, you should now! According to master photographer Rob Sheppard, properly used color is the most important component in adding more "wow" to your photography.

Thanks to great new features and tools photo sharing sites are adding, photo editing is now easier and quicker than ever! Be sure to look for sites that offer these tools as part of your photo sharing membership or as an external free service.

Whether you're a newbie or a pro, you will appreciate the convenience and simplicity that the new online photo editing tools provide. An increasing number of photo sharing sites are adding photo editing capabilities for you to use. But be sure to check before joining because not all sites offer the editing tools. Two of the photo editing and sharing programs are Picasa and Picnik.

If you're a Mac lover, or just someone who's unwilling to part with over $500 to own a copy of Adobe Photoshop, you might want to check into Gimp. You can download a partial version of Gimp for free or pick up the full version dirt cheap.

Either way, the program is nearly as good as Photoshop, boasting many of the same features and a lot of fun effects. And while the program may look confusing at first, there's actually nothing to it. A few quick instructions, and you'll be using Gimp like a pro

Who knows what Rembrandt might have produced if he'd had access to photo art? Back then, artists needed everything from paint and brushes to talent and inspiration. Now all you need is a digital camera, a computer and some killer photo editing software.

You can enjoy some very cool photo effects using today's photo editing tools or by trying out simple new programs available on the web. I find the effects better and better but some some folks might argue they're weirder and weirder. Who cares -- as long as it's fun!

What exactly are photo effects? They're interesting and unique edits that enhance your pictures, such as rendering them black and white, pumping up the contrast or transforming them into watercolor paintings.

Lots of folks consider Adobe Photoshop the gold standard of photo editing software. Its latest incarnation, CS3, is anything but cheap. But if you're considering investing in photo editing software, Adobe's products should be at the top of your list. Although originally developed for the Macintosh, there are now Adobe Photoshop versions that work on almost every platform.

The photographs that you upload to photo sharing sites don't have to be perfect, but it's easy to overdose on creativity when you first discover all the cool editing capabilities available. By being aware of what mistakes many people make, you can ensure that the photos you share are enjoyable - but not overdone. Remember the last time you added too much salt to the pot roast? Same thing!

Using a watermark is one of the more effective ways to protect your photos. Lots of people are concerned that if they post their photos online, they'll be stolen. A watermark can make that more difficult.

No matter what condition your photo is in, there are some quick fixes that you can make to correct common photography mistakes using simple photo editing software, such as Windows Photo Gallery.

This article will provide simple tips to help you correct the 3 most common mistakes people that cause bad photos.

Thanks to digital photography, the original photograph that you take never has to be the finished product. Photo editing is made simpler and simpler with photo editing technology and new photo editing software programs, such as Windows Photo Gallery.

If you are getting ready to share photos or if you simply want to improve the look of your photos for personal enjoyment, take some time to learn how to perform each of these simple photo editing maneuvers -- you'll be glad you did.