whoaaaaa, i just typed a response and it's MISSING....well, in case it shows up, i apologize in advance for the duplication: thanks to all who have responded to my post and ventured to my gallery!.....thip, i love your idea of virtual apprenticeship....i'm gonna put that in motion!....and i do need to work on the lighting...i'm gonna try to find a photography book or two in the pub library and see what i can glean from it.......again, thanks all!!!