Even with photoshop, you need a decent photo to start with. I'm sure you do a lot of things intuitively right. Its like we don't have to consciously think I'm moving my arm now in this direction and have my hand grab this cup of coffee... one just does it. With time one gets more experienced and can drink from the cup without spilling half of it... or take a perfect photo :-)

As for the number I'm afraid you give me more credit than I deserve. It happens frequently, that I just write something in the right direction and then it gets turned around... and then I just leave it. Although I like your interpretation very much!