Alberto, >>>>> but in this ranting he overlooked the most basic one: the creator (call it artist or whatever) decides on the mood. Surely, an editor can't understand that.<<<<<< Yes, a lot of times, editors don't understand the artistic efforts that may go into image creation, but they are not paid to understand that aspect. They are hired because as a result of being very good at filling space with appropriate images. They are a primary link between the story, space management, time and commercial return. Take care, Gregory david Stempel FIREFRAMEi m a g i n g www.americanphotojournalist.com "The brave ones were shooting the enemy. The Crazy ones were shooting film."