[Gimp-user] New User Need Help Enlarging/Enhancing Image

[nickib <forums gimpusers com>]

So I took this fabulous picture of a sunrise - only the picture on my iPhone is
better than what I got on my camera (which I REALLY need to learn how to use!)
and I want to have it enlarged on canvas to 48" wide by 24" tall.  The only
problem is I can NOT get a good enough quality image to have a decent end
product.  I am certain that somehow someway this can be done, because a local
photo shop basically enhanced the original image in about 5 minutes just to show
me it could be done.  I really want to do this myself so the whole process is
more cost-effective.

The problem is that I have absolutely no CLUE how to use GIMP!  I downloaded it
and even watched a tutorial, but editing functions are grayed out and when I try
to follow the tutorial my image doesn't look anything like the step-by-step
example.

If 48x24 is not an option, I at least need to know realistically the largest I
can go and keep the integrity of the photo.  Attached is the image.

I appreciate any help.  Thanks!

Attachments:
* http://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/990/original/Sunrise_from_iPhone.JPG

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