Vikas, you make me jealous. :-) Just a few days earlier (16 Dec to be exact) I also happended to try a "masked" type shot (http://www.pbase.com/jnconradie/image/71781968 ) but now that I see yours, your is just simply a billion times better. The contrast is superb and the red petals are pure genius. As for me... back to the drawing board! :-) Thanks for the continued inspiration. Regards ~jnconradie