NO! The problem is that without the flash, i don't have enough light; WITH the flash, it's too bright. Like I said, "el cheapo cam"... :P PS Speaking of which, I have tried in the past to get a good stucco material, but haven't been able to, though I've gotten close. This is why I decided to try an actual photo. Has anyone here ever tried stucco before? And plaster too? How about that "popcorn" sort of spray they put on ceilings in houses?