Adjust Distortion
When you take a picture with a lot of detail crammed in, some cameras automatically distort the picture to create a more "central" focal point. However, the result is that you are left with a picture that has a Hall of Mirrors feel to it and doesn't look natural. In order to correct this, you can use the distortion filter which many good pieces of software offer. The distortion tools means that you can straighten up the image and take away the odd bendy lines therefore creating a much more natural effect.
Blurring
A blur effect might seem like a very basic tool, but when used well it can create fantastic photo effects. Although some people may view a quality image as a picture with great focus and clarity throughout, a clever use of blurring can draw the viewer's eye towards the main focal point of the picture. This is particularly effective when creating artistic photography of objects, people or landscapes as the blur can be used lightly in the background to draw attention to the object in the foreground.
Remove and Fill
Removing an object from a picture is a tool that you can find in top quality image editors, and when you have a digital photo that you are happy with apart from one section, you can use the "remove" tool to make it better. If for example you are taking a picture of a landmark and someone walks in front of the picture, you don't need to keep taking pictures until no one gets in your way. Instead, you can remove the object then use the automatic fill. If the fill then look unrealistic, you can add textures, colors and sharpen the image further to make it blend in better in the background for an overall better image. This is a great way of touching up existing digital photos - practice on a range of images and remember to save the original first
