Got it. You can tell that I wasn't real careful in my selections as evidenced the edge of the mountains top right, but I wanted to try your method. I didn't used 'paths' though I could have--don't know if PS has 'painted on' masks, but I particularly like the ease of PP's so used that method instead, but all to the same end--masks. Funny how much more contrast I ended up with--seems my 'eye' likes contrast *S* Also, just browsed through some of mine to find a sky--not necessarily the one I would prefer, but it worked for me trying the methods. Thanks again for your help. I'm sure I will ask again, if you don't mind.