1. A computer based apparatus far automated image enhancement, comprising: (a) means for enhancing an image according to a multidimensional enhancement function to produce and present a plurality of enhanced images on a display, each of said enhanced images having different parameter values for said multidimensional enhancement function; (b) means for prompting a user to select a single image from the plurality of images as the one best meeting the user's requirements; (c) means for automatically adjusting said multidimensional enhancement function based on the specific parameter values of said user selection; and (d) means for repeating steps (a), (b) and (c) until the user indicates the image enhancement is completed.