Amazingness

I've been playing around with Photoshop for the first time today and it's pretty amazing! I am reading a book on how to do everything but I know I'm not using one one-millionth of the features it has...it is SO cool. I am afraid there's no going back and I won't ever be satisfied with unedited photos again. So since I have no idea what I'm doing I used a couple of tutorials from dooce.com and kevinandamanda.com (who referred me to some PioneerWoman tutorials/actions) and this is what I got: (Don't make fun- it was my first try! and PS i LOVE actions- so convenient and awesome!)

Here is the unedited photo I took on my POS 5 year old Canon point and shoot.

Here it is edited- still kind of warm for my taste, but over all improved.

Here is one using Pioneer Woman's B&W action- I LOVE the antique effect of it.

Here is Pioneer Woman's 70's action- WAY cool. I love it-sooo sweet.

Ahh it's kind of overwhelming how much I have to learn still, but I'm excited! Do any of you have favorite tutorials/books you can point me towards? Thanks!