new to Elements...

well got my copy of Elements 8 and have had a play about, with the help of a friend.

first attempt at anything like this so let me know where ive went wrong or could improve on...

first of i dont have any type of SLR camera just a diy point and shoot off the shelf cam.

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cheers Davy

well had a wee play with the GF's car...


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any suggestions for improvement?

I think you've captured the essence of PS for a photographer. Real graphical PS buffs who are stuck in the world of renders and vectors would scoff at something like that, but you've done a great job making slight adjustments that really make the photos pop. I especially like the job you did on the car.

Here's my edit of that baby picture: