Guitta, you were also so right about the lights! I can't believe what a difference turning the spot right up has made. The plant and table now look just sooo much better, although my windowframe gel now looks much too hard. Bon vacances!

Sharen, thanks for the kind words. I've always refrained from commenting myself as it seems kind of wrong when I've never put anything in the gallery myself. It's so nice to have someone reassure you that you're not just wasting your time, maybe I'll start!

Jinx, I'm along way from done yet, a couple of the most important elements in making the picture tell the story I want are missing, however here's the improved lighting draft.

John