If you don't know how, just post the question here. I got what amounted to a master class when I posted some (not too bright) pictures of buttercups and asked how to improve them. Like John says above, play around with it for a while. And talking of being on a budget - you might try "Faststone Image Viewer". It's a very good entry level image processing program - and it's free - no strings.

Everywhere you look in Paris you see big knockers - usually pairs of big knockers but before your blood pressure gets totally unruly, I'm talking about those found on doors !

There are rows and rows of façades facing every street, regularly punctuated by pairs of enormous doors. Who knows what lies behind them - (often, quite gorgeous residential plazas - photos to follow). This collection concerns the means of entry, however ....

This one is real oak unlike the 'scumble' finish of many. The knocker isn't the original. The lock(s) are not original but the well worn grooved arc in the middle right probably is original



Serpents are a popular motif and can be found everywhere - but you don't realise what you are looking at on occasion. This real oak door has been scumbled as well as varnished just to make a Gallic point



The lion takes pride of place (unintended pun) but again, there is a serpent



And some more serpents (on a really nasty, scumbled, 'faux-oakx' finish!)



and if that isn't in bad taste, try this one:

It's as well that French letters are indeed small as this brightly finished orifice will scarcely accept a 'billet-doux'



And the bad taste doesn't end there
You might like it - I think it is hideous



And spare a thought for all the Parisian painters who have to keep this lot in (sort of) good order, even if it is a one-coat marvel



YOUR views and comments are welcomed .....

I've no doubt this ought to be in the 'leads' section but it is pertinent here.
I worried about dropping mine and I looked for a good wrist strap.
And found these fantastically comfy, foolproof and inexpensive ones ......

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totally recommended seller

I have the basic copyright statement in my EXIFs. It isn't visible however unless you look.
What are the feelings of others about how best to protect one's work?

Hi Denis. Looking forward to your pictures! Welcome to the forum

Looks like the aftermath of your storm. Very dramatic. Love the colours

It's not even a Pentax (Sony I think) but I believe John has opinions about backwards lens hoods!
Not a brilliant image as I had to grab it quick.

Three flowers is really nice

Reminds me of a walrus
Cracking macros!

Dozens of 'em on Ebay, both original and generic