Hi RJ, and welcome! These guys know their stuff, and over the last couple of months have given me some crackig tips! One of them was using the 'Image - Adjust - Auto Levels' which alters the levels in one click - on this example it turns out as bright as Jack's picture, but with a slightly greyer hue than blue - quite a high-contrast effect. (I do think Jack's looks better, but I've found it useful in the recent weeks!!) (Eeh, I've just realised what I've done! I've given a tip! And me, a rank amateur!! LOLOLOL! <<<< Chuffed to bits )