Dear Michael:
I also have a D1 (and a D1X). I find some of the features on my D1 are very easy to setup and use. I am inspired by your posted images. Going to get my D1 out and use it some more. I also have an HP wide format printer (3500CP)which works amazingly well with 72 DPI images. It will print up to 54 inches wide and works well with D1 shots.
John Andrews