Thanks, all. What I've learned here is after testing P5's focal distance option, is that it takes entirely too long to render. I'm just not that patient. So, until I decide to go with P6 I will go with Acadia's solution, and use gaussian blur. Acadia, not sure about the contract and feather instructions--it created a strange effect around the perimeter of the selection, after applying the blur--still, I get the general idea. Thanks!