Thanks to the folks that answered so far. Seems like I already have the basics then - I just need to learn how to use 'em to their full advantage!! I must say I am surprised that so many of you use photoshop, I was always under the impression though there was some other sooper dooper thing out there, that everyone but me was using, and that I was missing out on, as some of the post work I have seen is sooooo fantastic. ;-) FishNose - I checked "Unique Collector's Item" It is indeed a gorgeous picture (and I love the story too) and.... NO, I could not spot any postwork!! Excellent.