I started learning about photography earlier in the week by reading some online tutorials and lessons. I've also installed the CHDK alternative framework to my camera.

I took this picture earlier today using my Canon Powershot SD1000. I played with the raw file on GIMP, mostly with the balances and curves, etc. I must admit I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to playing with the raw file, except I just went for what looked good to me.

Please provide information on how I could've improved my picture.

Second, there are a few settings on the chdk menu that I don't quiet understand. What do these mean?:

• Shutter speed override (varies from 1/100 to 2048) and factor (varies from off to 10+) depending on shutterspeed enumtype (which are EV step or factor)
• ND Filter state (off, in or out)
• Override subj dist value factor and value factor in mm
• Override isovalue and its respective factor

I started learning about photography earlier in the week by reading some online tutorials and lessons. I've also installed the CHDK alternative firmware to my camera.

I took this picture earlier today using my Canon Powershot SD1000. I played with the raw file on GIMP, mostly with the balances and curves, etc. I must admit I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to playing with the raw file, except I just went for what looked good to me.

Please provide information on how I could've improved my picture.

Second, there are a few settings on the chdk menu that I don't quite understand. What do these mean?:

• Shutter speed override (varies from 1/100 to 2048) and factor (varies from off to 10+) depending on shutterspeed enumtype (which are EV step or factor)
• ND Filter state (off, in or out)
• Override subj dist value factor and value factor in mm
• Override iso value and its respective factor

I started learning about photography earlier in the week by reading some online tutorials and lessons. I've also installed the CHDK alternative framework to my camera.

I took this picture earlier today using my canon powershot sd1000. I played with the raw file on GIMP, motly with the balances and curves, etc. I must admit I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to playing with the raw file, except I just went for what looked good to me.

• Please provide information on how I could've improved my picture.

• Second, there are a few settings on the chk menu that I don't quiet understand. Feel free to explain them:

• Shutter speed override (vary from 1/100 to 2048) and factor (Vary from off to 10+) depending on shutterspeed enumtype which are (EV step or factor)

• ND Filter state (off, in or out)

• override subj dist value factor and value factor in (mm)

• Override isovalue and its respective factor

I started learning about photography earlier in the week by reading some online tutorials and lessons. I've also installed the CHDK alternative framework to my camera.

I took this picture earlier today using my Canon Powershot SD1000. I played with the raw file on GIMP, mostly with the balances and curves, etc. I must admit I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to playing with the raw file, except I just went for what looked good to me.

Please provide information on how I could've improved my picture.

Second, there are a few settings on the chdk menu that I don't quiet understand. What do these mean?:

• Shutter speed override (varies from 1/100 to 2048) and factor (varies from off to 10+) depending on shutterspeed enumtype (which are EV step or factor)
• ND Filter state (off, in or out)
• Override subj dist value factor and value factor in mm
• Override isovalue and its respective factor