Digital photo editing software: Anything wrong with PS Elements?

[Paul]

I use PS Elements 7 for processing my pictures. It seems to me to cover most of the basic requirements for this type of work. I might be wrong, but it appears to be quite a sophisticated programme.
No one seems to talk about Elements. Do I have a complex or is there something wrong with the programme?

[Dave Humphries]

Hi Paul,

I use V6, I wouldn't say there is anything wrong with it as such.

I'm still learning it, occasionally I wish for proper CS4, so I'd have access to more of the Adobe Camera Raw tabs, curves, etc. and could do layer masks more easily (or at all!), I know there are cludges to get similar functionality, but I haven't yet succeeded in a repeatable way.

PSE does allow me to fix the biggest problems with my pictures quite easily, except for the 'nut' behind the lens, that is.

Cheers,

[Jim B.]

Hi Paul,

I use Elements 7 .I just started learning post processing and feel the program is all I'll ever need for editing my photos.Fairly easy to understand , powerful and a great price for what you get.
Regards,
Jim

[jacsul]

Hey Paul,
I've tried both PSE-7 and CS-4 both excellent programs. Adobe will allow you a 30 day trial for each at no charge. When my trial expires on CS-4 I'll purchase Elements because it has more than enough tools than I need right now (Beginner) . I have an older version of Elements 5 at home and I find that PSE-7 is easier to navigate.

Hope this helps.

Jack

[Paul]

Hi all you PSE users,
Its nice to know I am not alone. However, what I am really after is some good information on working creatively with Layers. The PSE 7 help section is somewhat terse.
Thanks again,
Paul