I have settled on Corel Paintshop Pro X6. I prefer it to Adobe...but that is personal preference.I applied:1. One Step Photo Fix.2. Hue/Saturation 50% on the Master Channel.3. Fill Flash x2.4. Sharpening...which accounts for the terrible background as this was a quick application.
I almost got kicked out of a guys store for critiquing his work.
Here are a few online resources you may find useful.http://www.exposureguide.com/photography-tips.htmhttp://lifehacker.com/5815742/basics-of-photography-the-complete-guidehttp://www.rookiemag.com/2012/11/a-very-very-basic-guide-to-taking-a-better-photo/http://www.uniterra.ca/assets/Uploads/Take-action/Toolbox/Uniterra-Photo101-EN.pdfhttp://www.slrphotographyguide.com/
well it turned out it was a bit different (I went checking) but more or less I reported the same: http://mobile.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/r/robertcapa102816.htmlalso, to my excuse, when I read it it was in italian
Why you need a 500mm lens.
I think you are going the wrong direction with those. http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/150-600mm-f5-63-dg-os-hsm-c
Like that last one...very nice composition. Here it is with a little post processing.I bought something similar for my IR Canon DSLR. It works great for the price. I know you will enjoy the greater real estate and battery life with a second battery installed.
Good stuff D!!!