Boats and Kayaks [travel photography]

My husband recently bought me Lightroom 3 (yay!) and I can see that it'll be an awesome organizational and editing tool - once I learn it :)   The one right below was taken from our cruise boat in Halong Bay.

We had returned from visiting a local, floating community and they are bringing us back to our cruise boat. I was lucky enough to be one of the first ones back to capture this scene.  I love the colors and the contrast between the two types of boats!

Fun with editing

Since I'm only beginning and practicing photography, I don't yet have photoshop.  It's probably a good thing - I really want to focus on getting to really know my camera, composition, and lighting.  I should be able to take great photos with my cruddy blackberry camera, a good ol point & shoot, or a disposable film camera, right?

Here is my first go at basic editing:

Venice, Italy (05.01.2011)