I'm not into much post production - getting rid of dust or cropping is about all I will do. For me, it's either take the picture correctly the first time or don't bother. I began taking pictures in June of 2009 on a fishing/camping/wildflower looking-at trip in Oregon with my parents. That having been said, I may certainly change my mind on the whole post production thing after I get to know The Gimp or Photoshop Elements. I'm getting to know Lightroom 2 and Photoshop CS 4, this Fall I'll be learning Aperture as I begin my formal photography education at Napa Valley College.