Oh, thanks but I'm sure I'm not worth being watched. You've some really great Pictures in your gallery, I may post my own shots if I come to it. I see you've a 400D ? I got a Canon EOS 1000D and love it. It's a joy to be the director in charge, setting up the scene (if possible of course, taking a bird's take off would make things quite hectic) and taking a shot.
Also I used and am using The GIMP for all my needs
Great Tool.