A Sunset.

Photo by Louis, Samsung ST-67, Paint.NET effects.

I took this photo with a Samsung ST-67 pocket camera and then stomped all over the resulting image with Paint.NET, a free download. I used the relief feature under effects, and I might have sharpened it and used the oil painting effect. Over the course of a few thousand images, you learn what the machine is capable of. Then, when you see something you've maybe photographed a thousand times, it is with new eyes and an awareness of new possibilities.

Arkona, Ontario.

Digital photo of Arkona, Ontario. Paint effects include sharpening, oil painting and render/stylize ('outline')features as well as adjustment to hues, curves, and brightness/contrast.