ALL - thanks, kindly for your input. I would love to hear from many others here who have not yet commented. I posted this topic with the only intention of having someone elevate their photography skills and get into the mind of a really good photographer. It was not meant to be a debate about the merits of postwork or I would have said such. I like to think I have a creative imagination (some say 'warped'- wink) and I'm simply looking to try to translate that imagery into real product for viewing. Thanks again, to all for your inputs. MUCH appreciated. T.P.