I guess my question is - for such a vertical subject, why the square composition? Why have 2/3 of the frame devoted to "nothingness" that everyone else seems to be concerned with (what happened to the subject? yes, it could be a bit more subdued - but the fact that everyone is so concerned with the background screams that there is little or no attention being payed to the subject of the photo). One problem from the original post - washed-out highlights on the subject. Another thing - even though this is perfect technically - the subject really doesn't have any "special" qualities that separate it from most other sprouts. This is coming from a purely objective perspective - and I hope I haven't offended anyone (skins seem to be getting thinner 'round here) Wolf