Padowan? That's Sith Master to you. As for skill, when you're in your stealth mode you shouldn't talk while your in the bushes and be sure that you are smaller than the tree  you are hiding behind. Not criticizing you just trying to make you better. 

I got lucky with the processing. I tried a lot of different things with different shots. I used Adobe Lightroom. The composition is just something that comes with practice. I was told by a wise photographer once, your first 10,000 shots will be your worst. I probably have about 14,000 under my belt now.

Nickster you make me better just being my friend. But if Cait is jumping in I'm running and hiding behind Keith.

Everybody was Kung-Fu fighting....those kicks were fast as lightining 

Just start shooting, especially if it's digital. Practice practice practice. If you want I can point you to a good photography forum with very friendly people.