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Thanks Chip - I'll consider that high praise coming from the master!!

I actually used some of your "tips" for doing this shot and I can see that this is the way to go. Not nearly as good as yours, but I don't actually have photoshop but another program that is a bit limited in comparison (that and the fact it was my first try at this so some practice is needed). I am considering photoshop or maybe photoshop "elements" to do the basics - any suggestions what to get?