Congratulations on your decision! You are going to get all sorts of recommendations that may confuse you. I would encourage you to remain resolute in your decision. It isn't for the feint of heart, but once you get the ball rolling, and you see the difference you can make in your images, that will be encouragement enough.

I'm going to recommend Lightroom, for a number of reasons, but the number one reason is that there is tons and tons of instruction on the tool available from so many sources. Additionally, Adobe is in the business of providing these tools, and have been for many years. This isn't to say that the other tools are no good!! Many of them are very, very capable, but instruction just isn't as plentiful for them as it is for Lightroom.

My best recommendation is Lightroom and purchase a copy of the book "Adobe Lightroom Classroom in a Book". The book is very easy to follow, it's intuitive to read and most importantly, will have you productive in Lightroom in no time. Additionally, you can download and use Lightroom for free for 30 days.

Good luck in your endeavor!!

Am I wrong in thinking that sand soccer is an unusual and little known sport? I did not hear of it until just a few years ago but then I am from an inland area with no beaches or sand.

For the past couple years we have been attending the North America sand soccer championships in Virginia Beach. This is pretty much like 'regular' soccer except it is played in the sand, usually at the beach.

Here are a mere 4 photos from the many I took at yesterday's matches.

Yes, I know these are all from the women's matches but they seemed to say something.