I posted an alternate version of this in the 2D forum and my gallery. Misha was good enough to give me some feedback on the original composition, suggesting it was a bit too "busy"....I tend to think he may be right. I have reworked the image using a different bug and removing some elements. I am planning on submitting this for publication approval in a local graphics magazine so I would really appreciate some constuctive feedback Is it still too busy...are there any problems with my compositing techniques....is it just plain crap? *chuckle* *flak jacket on* All images photographs photoshopped: Bug and Ear from ComputerArts cover disk stock images, Backdrop: Agapantha photo of mine, Text on a path added in Expression 3 and bevelled/embossed in Photoshop. :-)>