Hmm, why does digital technology have to be so damned complex and off putting? I use Graphic Converter for Macs, not exactly basic software, but very straightforward once you get the hang of it and very good value -- especially compared with the cost of Photoshop. (see
Lemke Software - Mac Fotobearbeitung, Mac Diashow, Mac Grafikprogramm, Mac Bildbetrachter for details.)
I have no idea why those pictures load differently. One is Welsh, the other German -- both languages have incrediblylongwordsallwrittentogether.