Adamodell

Good job Urne. I might try it if I have the time.

Yes, I know, I abused every filter known to man. The nuances of the flower shape made it difficult for the magic wand to correctly select it. I ran it through Film, Curves, and Soften Portrait, not necessarily in that order. The background isn't technically black and white anymore after the Soften Portrait's warmth got on it a tiny bit.

I'm what you call a newb as well (I registered a while back, but I never posted). But I'm sort of picky. Constructive criticism=low end of mediocre, reasons mainly of the fact that it is just use of the filters and going through the motions. I feel that the smiley one is funny though. Just so you know, they aren't "bloody potato". I've seen way worse, but I've seen way better as well. (EDIT: well, if you are new at Paint.NET, these are more than fine)

Here's a link for Microsoft GIF Animator if anybody prefers it. http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/13212