To All: As usual, you come to the rescue with good ideas and strategies to solve the problem. Thank you all so much! I am trying all your suggestions and learning from each. Special note to Nukeboy: WONDERFUL picture, very much along the lines of what I am trying to get to! I am sure others will agree that it is a very nice image! Bet it took a long time to render though, what with all the lights. But I agree, lighting is part of the equation, especially the role played by shadows to force a feeling of depth. I will play with all these ideas. Thanks again!