Something New...

I decided to try my hand at editing backrounds, even though Ive had gimp on my computer for ages I never tried for some reason.
Anyways, I went into gimp knowing nothing about it (yes I know Im a noob) but I came out with this:
(click images for a larger size)

What do you think? There of course is some problems with it like under her arm but what do you expect for the first try? :P
Heres after picnik:

 I should do this more often dont you think? I might get good at it one day...