Question re photo processing soft ware

[Kirk Zufelt]

Hello:

I am a relatively novice but fanatical bird photographer. I realize I really need to upgrade my skills in regards to processing pictures. Currently I use a basic ACDSee package and feel comfortable with the basics of adjusting exposure,color etc. Can people recommend;

A) a good more advanced software package
B) a resource either on the internet or elsewhere where I can learn more

Thanks for any advice.

Kirk Zufelt

[James Shadle]

Kirk,
For Canon users I recommend , Breeze Browser Pro with Photoshop or Lightroom 2 and Photoshop.
For Nikon users i recommend, Nikon View NX(free)/Nikon Capture NX2 with Photoshop, or Lightroom 2 and Photoshop.
As for resources try our Digital Workflow Forum. We have some amazing digital workflow experts hanging out there.

PS Welcome to BPN and I will get your member number up tonight.

[Roger Clark]

Kirk,
Photoshop is certainly a pinnacle of software. While expensive, you might see about enrolling in a community college course on photography and as a student be able to buy a student edition at much lower cost. Or teach a course at the college in something you are expert in and as faculty get the educational discount version (it is the same as full priced edition).

As for online articles, try: http://ronbigelow.com/articles/articles.htm

Roger