tom: when you say "maybe i'm just not an objective observer", you may be right; however, you are also a helluva lot more accomplished a technician than myself. my comments, as usual, were based on my own conclusions concerning the bottom line: the observed impression of the image. the closest i have been to a photography studio is when i had my passport photo made; the primary determining factor in the success of my images has always been sheer good fortune. in short, you will prevail in *any* disagreement we ever have over nuts and bolts. but i know a good looking woman when i see one. :)(posted 8608 days ago)