My First Photo edit job, Dont be to hard

[PaRedneckRiders]

I downloaded gimp not to long ago and i just got to messing around with it well, i figured why not try and take a pic of my truck when i first got it and fix it up a little.
I know i got a little messy around the rear fender.
This is what i came up with what do you guys think, remember its my first try. Have not tried a color change yet but i think i will try that sometime soon
Any tips or tricks would be awesome.

BEFORE:
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz72/PaRedneckRiders/84%20chevy%20k10/1104101713.jpg

AFTER:
http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz72/PaRedneckRiders/84%20chevy%20k10/11041017135.jpg

[250rsforlife]

not bad not bad at all

[lasher45]

Get used to photoshop....

It will become your best friend once you learn how to use it.

[fastredrider44]

Took it a step further, only cause I like your truck. This body style has a soft spot in my heart.

[Honda#4]

Get used to photoshop.... It will become your best friend once you learn how to use it.

A person doesn't need such a big program for minor picture touch ups or editing, I've taken a Photoshop course and I find it that Photoshop has too much stuff for what some people use it for unless you do a lot of graphic design stuff, don't get me wrong the program is nice but for alot less headaches Gimp and Corel Paintshop Pro are really good editing programs. Fortunately Gimp is the only free editing software.

[PaRedneckRiders]

Thanks guys, I would like to learn all the photoshop stuff but i dont think its really worth it to me in the long run. I just dont have enough time to do that stuff.
Also to fastredrider44 thanks for the pic.

Its my project truck and will look a little different one its done.
I might go out later today and take some newer pics if anyone is interested in seeing let me know I can post them or post a link to my PB account.