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I had a similar thing. I started using Linux for privacy reasons and over the course of replacing all of the proprietary software I was using I fell in love with FOSS. Especially GIMP and other photography-related software.
You're one of the first people I have ever heard who loves GIMP. Usually people in that world are brainwashed into Adobes products.
I appreciate GIMP and other FOSS offerings.
GIMP is excellent software and I love using it. There are some great plugins coming out for the new GIMP 3 series too.
Any plugins you'd recommend specifically?