I use PSE almost exclusively to edit just the things you described. I love it. For the more complicated editing I consult Google and for most everything there is a tutorial. But basic photo editing I find to be pretty simple in PSE. If I can't figure out what I need to do quickly (patience is not really one of my virtues), I ask Google and have usually found an answer without any hassels.

Thanks Meives. I'll try to name them in the future... Any and all comments whether they be praise or criticism are appreciated...

OK... I put up a few photos. Thanks to y'all for the warm welcome

I am at my office, but have a few I can share on this computer...

Hello!!! My name is Anna. I stumbled upon UHH about a month ago and try to read some of the posts every day. I am strickly an amateur photographer, but would love to someday possibly do some "professional" work. I have a Canon 50D and sometimes feel a bit overwhelmed by it. I know I have only scratched the surface of what it can do. I joke that sometimes I feel like I'm sitting at the controls of the Space Shuttle when I'm behind the 50D... I know I have a lot to learn. Look forward to getting to know some of you.