Strum,

  I guess I would have to agree that it is a shadow.  Most;ly because it is a 2D image.  What do you consider a silhouette to be exactly.

  As for the striping effect, I've had no problems there.  I did exactly as bagginsbill suggested and it's worked out great.  Now I just need some gymnastics motions to work with.

  Thanks again to everyone!!

Nebula