Yea, I just pulled through my bleeehs. I hit it right after the Summer Solstice Parade I shot. Had a lot to do with having to scan in all those frames, but also work and what-not. Took 4 days vacation this week and, because we work 4 10's, that translates into 10 days off. I feel pretty good now. Getting to play with that digital camera for the last 3 days has really helped. Not having to worry about the expense of film and developing has made my shooting very free. In the long run though, we all need to get away, even from things we love to do, and recharge. Do it before it becomes something you hate. As for the ballet shoes, hmmm. I think you're right. but I don't think it's the laces in and of themselves that's distracting as much as it's that the laces go out of the frame. I think it pulls the eye right with it. -=>Donald