GIMP is a free photo editor that is very powerful. However, it's a lot different than photoshop and has a little learning curve. Remember, this assignment is bonus, and replaces your lowest quiz grade with a 100%.
UPDATE- You can do any tutorial you find online in the GIMP for bonus. Post the URL and your results for credit.
Here's the tutorial
Here's the download for portable GIMP
Here's the info on GIMPshop , which makes GIMP more like photoshop.
Gimp is much different than photoshop, and the tutorial doesn't take you step by step. You'll have to search for where menu items are. Just take your time and you'll be able to figure it out.
Post your work here.
my gimp bonus
my gimp bonus