I've been doing a world tour of free 30 day editing program trials...

so far have tried

gimp (free)
ps elements
nikons CaptureNX
nikons CaptureNX2
and currently paintshoppro2

so far I like the paintshop best for ease of use and good results.... just thought i'd share...

so many more to try..... i wonder if i'll ever have to purchase software... all I need is 12 programs that release new versions yearly so I can sample the 30 day trials...lol...

in ten years i'll be jack of all editing programs... master of none...