Photo editing software

[Skyman]

I am just starting to play with editing, and would like if possible to download some free software just to kick me off. Any recommendations?

[DIW35]

Gimp is supposed to be quite good, though I've never used it myself. Not sure what the learning curve is like.

[GetCarter]

Gotta be Gimp

[UncappedTag]

For easy tweaks I would consider Lightoom 2. I know it's not free, but they are offering a trail of it at the mo.

Excellent software

http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/

[Ultuous]

Another vote here for The GIMP, although I'd also suggest taking a look at Paint.Net too - it's not got the raw power but is easier to get to grips with and seems more stable(on my system at least!)

[Skyman]

Thanks chaps. I've downloaded GIMP, and shall now have a little play.

[Mini1275]

Tell me what its like if you could. Am also looking for some new software

[GetCarter]

Mini... download it - it's good. It's also a similar interface to the big progs, so transferable skills. Best of all, it's free.

[furtive]

http://paint.net/

[Ultuous]

This is the official Paint.NET site!