EXIF data is a set of information which is stored with in the image files of your photos. There are several set of information in EXIF, which is helpful in many ways, like you comparing the EXIF data of two images you can get to know the date when the photo was shot, also you can know about other specifications.
Here is a small free utility, which can help you to get the EXIF data for any photo in one step. All you need to do is run this standalone app, and click on the ‘Open’ button to load a photo, and immediately you get to see the EXIF data in the Right pane.
It displays the shutter speed, flash condition, focal length, and other image information included in the Exif image format.
Now you can save all this information either in CSV format or in txt format in a notepad file, using the ‘Information’ tab. Also you can generate the thumbnail of the loaded instantly using the save button below the Thumbnail Image.
Related to exif photographs as well, have you seen this exif photograph search engine? http://www.exif-search.com