Go to a place like Best Buy and try out this camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1.
Sandnsea (Janice) has one and she gets spectacular close up photos.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasoni...
Also look into the Sony point and shoot cameras. Be sure you get 16 to 18 MP.
Don't buy the first thing they show you. Really have fun playing with them in the store. Getting a feel for the one that is easiest for you to handle and takes the best photos.
Kind of like shopping for a new car.
If they aren't patient and helpful, go some where else to shop.
Take some one with you. Make it a day, have lunch. It will be a wonderful adventure.
