I couldn't agree more, billglaw. lol I've always taken a LOT of pictures, film or no film. The major advantage with my digital camera is what you say, - that I can take lots, - and discard the most of the pictures. When it comes to the "trained eye" I think I do have that. Trained in the sense that I've had to vizualize in most of my adult life. Either in the form of making layout, taking pictures, making graphics to illustrate things etc. Maybe it's a good thing that it's unconcious, maybe the best pictures are taken when we intuitively "feel" it's right. I do agree with you too Alpha. I think that forums like this is an important source for a lot of things. Sharing knowledge is one thing, - another is to get inspiration and ideas from others work. This picture was taken practically mid-day. And normally that makes for very flat and poor pictures here in the FL sun. So rather thinking "light" here, I find myself thinking "shade". :) The windows are pointed east, I think. But since the sun was shining straight down, more or less, that shouldn't matter much. And thank you! :) I'm glad you guys like it too. Britt