workaround for lack of adjustment layers?

I'm new to the group.  I'm a diehard photoshop user, interested in 
learning more about Gimp.

One of the things I noticed, when trying to recreate a simulated 
infrared technique I use in photoshop for some of my photographs, was 
a lack of adjustment layers.

Does anyone have a "workaround" or good substitute for the lack of 
adjustment layers in Gimp that photoshop has?

Also is there any better way than "desaturate" for creating black & 
white photographs?  I normally use channel mixer in photoshop with the 
monochrome box checked, but there's no monochrome checkbox in Gimp's 
color balance function.

Thanks in advance!

Megan Milligan
www.desertrosemusings.com
www.desertrosedesigns.net



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