I used your tut, Andreas! I have never worked with a mask before, so I thought I would give it a try. I like the way it works. I think the way I do it will depend on the image. I realize each image is different and what works for one may not look as good for another. So I am going to write all this down (or bookmark the page) for future reference until I get better at it. You think it's gallery worthy? Aww....I'll play with it a little more...maybe this will show up in my gallery after my balloon series. ;) Thanks!

~Damia~ LeviathanPhotography