Mike, you might consider the more affordable Adobe PhotoShop Elements. The name explains it. It might still be too "basic" for you, but I can't say.

You can find a lot of opinions, reviews, and tips and tutorials on the internet.

Adobe Photoshop Elements Techniques

Photoshop Elements Tutorials and User Resources

The above were found by simply by googling "Photoshop Elements."

Jack

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