What using RAW requires of the user.

[Serafin]

Ive dedicated myself to using just raw to get used to it and try and get the better results some say you can get. But im finding it difficult to make the shot look as good in photo shop as jpeg. Im feeling like I need more of a artist in me to get the colors and exposure done to my liking.

Has anyone written a good book about getting the best results from raw for the beginner that someone can reccommend.

Here are a few raw and jpeg shots. Please give any comments you like.