[let me try that again with the photo actually sent ... sheesh] Here's the higher contrast/deeper tones one with the background pushed a bit lighter. Thank you everyone! Appreciate the input. I think I already pretty much set my mind on the deeper tone and higher contrast of the second. It's just my preference ... odd to see how many of us are the same in that regard. It's the way I'll be going when I process these starting Thursday. Will post a few as I go. It's cool that I have the option. That's one of the reasons I like shooting on overcast days. You get a somewhat flat image, but with that flatness you have the ability to smoothly increase the contrast to where you want it without losing major detail. Try that going the other way (shooting at Noon on a cloudless day - trying to soften those shadows and keep your detail is brutal). @Tedzo - I know man, it's rough. But I know you guys are thinking of me so I'll hang in there. Taking one of the team and all. :D @Misha - You know what's so bizarre these days? I'm not finding models, they're finding me. I've had a half dozen models in the last couple of months send e-mail asking to work with me. That is just unreal, you know? As for events ... don't know. Trying not to look until I can get caught up a bit more in my processing. Not taking any classes right now either, although I think I may take one this Spring (probably another studio one). Thanks again! -=>Donald