knary
looking for a coal mine
I think that's the objective. Consider that most of the people here are using their P&S to replace a P&S film camera. They wouldn't perform cropping or play with the prints. They'd take them to Walgreen's, right?
If you have photoshop and know how to use it, use it.
If you don't have it, don't stress.
If you have a great DSLR, good for you. Use it.
If you don't, don't stress.
In the end, no matter what you do, it's still the person behind the lens that makes the photo, not the technology.
Just take pictures.
Present them as best you can.
If the picture flat out sucks, maybe someone will tell you why and how to do better next time.