Rich, thanks for the advice on dodge and burn. It has taken me long enough to get the two straight even having watched my dad do that years ago in the basement darkroom.

I have overworked those tools, using too much exposure or too large a percent.  I see the low % makes for a very subtle approach and though more time intensive will lead to better use of those tools. You see, your comments have helped me, too.   Thanks for that.      Tom.

PS. have you used a sponge tool for saturation with the process? IM or post here if you care to comment.