[thelist] Photo Manipulation Software

[Michael Pemberton]

Does anyone out there have any suggestions on a Photo Manipulation software
tool.  I've just had a request from one or my clients at work for something
that is very simple to use.

Before I start getting responses listing various professional packages, I
should say that the user is looking a "home user" tool.  Something that will
let them add "cool effects" to their photos.  By that I'm guessing smudges and
distortion in the same way that made Power Goo look popular.

Freeware is preferable, but anything with a full trial will do for the moment.

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Michael Pemberton
evolt at mpember.net.au