Hi this is a copy of IM but others may find it useful..... for background try RNDA'a Cyclodrop do a search on their site for it they also do extra backgrounds/textures and judith also has some sea plants there which may give you some ideas of how to create your own a quick alternative is use a jpg of for instance a jungle in poser as a background use the import the backgrountex option from the file menu.. http://www.toucan.co.jp/indexE.htm http://www.planit3d.com/index.htm and also try Http://www.kurtz-fernhout.com (or do web search for plantstudio)for a great program for making your own realistic plants it's also now free! anyway let me know how you get on Dave