This would be a good topic for a Learning Center tutorial; what are the best ways to prepare a photo for digital presentation? [Personally, I don't get bent out of shape by moving the pyramids, etc., as it is all artifact anyway...] But some basic tools and tricks would be helpful to get the presentation looking most natural. I've not tried scanning at 4X and reducing, though it makes a lot of sense, (this is what I do with some of the fractal computer art to "smooth" detail). I usually sharpen, but must admit I really don't understand how to manipulate unsharp mask to make it do what I want it to. And the "sharpen" filter is often too coarse. This has been another interesting thread. A difficulty often is understanding the skill levels of the posters and responders. [Who would ever say that someone's wife is not absolutely beautiful?] Thanks for the lively thread!