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Feb 17, 2016 05:32:08   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
cwilliams31 wrote:
I'm 72 years old - Hard to remember things ...
Should I forget thinking about learning photoshop ?
I feel like I'd be wasting my time and money - Duh ....
C-R-A-Z-Y Question ....


It depends on what you want to put into learning it. You don't have to learn everything in Photoshop. Learn what you need to do what you want. I've been using it since V4 (1999), and I still don't know everything, but I use it every day to do what I need.

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Feb 17, 2016 06:34:27   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
What better is there then to learn something new regardless of age or how long it takes, or how many times we have to re-read to comprehend what we just read 10 minutes ago. Beats sitting on a bench...GO FOR IT, absolutely.

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Feb 17, 2016 06:47:14   #
cwilliams31 Loc: Salisbury, North Carolina
 
U r right .. Thanks

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Feb 17, 2016 07:05:48   #
mborn Loc: Massachusetts
 
cwilliams31 wrote:
I'm 72 - Dirt Farmer is 76 ....


I am 77 and keep learning Use LR and PS regularly

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Feb 17, 2016 07:15:28   #
OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey
 
cwilliams31 wrote:
U r right .. Thanks


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Feb 17, 2016 07:25:48   #
PhotoArtsLA Loc: Boynton Beach
 
Well, I have Lightroom and have never used it, having been a Photoshop user since it was invented and (at the time) the fastest computer to run it was an Atari (under Spectre GCR Mac Emulation.)

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Feb 17, 2016 07:36:23   #
DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
 
PixelStan77 wrote:
You don't look 76


I will readily admit that my avatar looks much younger than I.

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Feb 17, 2016 07:45:31   #
Brad F Loc: Loris, SC
 
NO! It's not crazy for you to learn Photoshop at 75! I'm a retired educator and research notes that one should engage the mind in learning activities as much as possible to keep the mind sound and functioning properly. Look at what you've accomplished so far: You've had to learn the relationships between ISO, f/ stop, and shutter speeds. Throw in all forms of natural light, shadows, posing subjects, and looking for awesome backdrops to frame your pictures. The list of what you've learned is vast so don't sell yourself short because of age.

When I began the journey of learning Photoshop, I was overwhelmed. So, I purchased a book and it broke it down into smaller units. Like the old expression: "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."

Get a book or a friend and begin the adventure. Everything in you life began with a first step.......



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Feb 17, 2016 07:51:51   #
cwnlsl Loc: Lake SAint Louis,MO
 
I am 76 and I use Photoshop every day. There is definitely a learning ingredients curve which at my age is a longer curve,but worth it. I will shortly before upgrading to a newer version than I am currently using. I make use of the other links e tutorials and do wouldn't
Be without it.
Charlotte

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Feb 17, 2016 08:21:58   #
Bazbo Loc: Lisboa, Portugal
 
cwilliams31 wrote:
I purchased LR couple years ago but pretty much gave up on it - Your suggestions are great ! Never thought about the monthly thing ....


I have always found LR confusing. PS is indeed complex, but as has been said before, almost no one uses more than 10% of it. But you can get very good with the parts you need very quickly.

And when you get stuck there is lots of help available including on this forum. A Hogger bailed me out just this week with a problem I was having trouble solving on my own.

Give it a try. It is a powerful tool.

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Feb 17, 2016 08:26:04   #
cwilliams31 Loc: Salisbury, North Carolina
 
I'm searching for the Trial Version now ....

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Feb 17, 2016 08:30:39   #
rcolmansr60
 
I am 76 also. Love PS and LR. I get most of my help from YouTube. (Same with woodworking, home repair etc.) Also seeing Julieanne Kost face makes me feel more invigorated.

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Feb 17, 2016 09:35:56   #
pelha Loc: middlle of nowhere NY
 
cwilliams31 wrote:
I'm 72 years old - Hard to remember things ...
Should I forget thinking about learning photoshop ?
I feel like I'd be wasting my time and money - Duh ....
C-R-A-Z-Y Question ....


not crazy!. i'm 70 (in a few days, but who's counting?) anyway, i find learning new software fun. i take longer than i used to, get confused more about just what functions do what, forget that neat masking trick i figured out last month. but i still find the challenge fun. i say, by all means do it! and if money is an issue. use the standalone elements, not the full pay-by-the-nose photoshop.

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Feb 17, 2016 09:54:28   #
cwilliams31 Loc: Salisbury, North Carolina
 
Thanks - Your info was helpful ....

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Feb 17, 2016 10:10:19   #
Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.
 
cwilliams31 wrote:
I'm 72 years old - Hard to remember things ...
Should I forget thinking about learning photoshop ?
I feel like I'd be wasting my time and money - Duh ....
C-R-A-Z-Y Question ....


You might consider Photoshop ELEMENTS... a much less expensive alternative (and you don't have to RENT it), and will keep you plenty busy learning. There is lots of help on the web. I'm pushing 82 and have used Elements for many years. I used to use Photoshop (full), but find Elements does all I need and then some. Good luck - you'll do fine.

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