I downloaded photoshop CS3 yesterday, and I feel like a third grader trying to wrap my mind around War and Peace. Of course, I immediately started playing with colors and filters. This daisy has been color-adjusted, twirled, sphericalized, underpainted, and I don't remember what else. I could amuse myself with some of the funky fun features for months, but I'm also determined to learn the important technical stuff, too.
All you photogs in the crowd, feel free to share your success secrets and favorite features! (And please use small words. Thank you.)