Thank you, and you sort of hit the nail right on the head with what I was going for. I wasn't necessarily trying to portray an unusual couple, but rather a couple who believed they were not being seen. My wife's family is Japanese, and you are right, they are very reserved....when they are in public. However, if you've ever seen any of the erotic japanese prints from the 18th and 19th century, you know that they are not quite so reserved when in private. I meant to catch the couple unawares, sharing a tender moment before the man goes off to battle. I think you are right about the cherry tree in the foreground. I agonized over the size of that, so as not to hide too much of the waterfall, but perhaps it would be better to play around with it some more. As for reducing the ambient light, I'm not sure how to do that without making the whole scene appear too dark. What setting(s) should I be adjusting. Thanks again for your advice!