From: "Jeff Spirer" <jeff@spirer.com> 1) Duplicate the background layer, then apply a blur over the entire photo. The amount of blur depends on the size (pixel-wise) of the image, but 4-5 is probably a good starting point. Hi Gang................. I use the same method but 4-5 is way more than I ever use, I generally set it at 1.5-2. But it depends on how much softness you want! Russ R.E. Baker Photography rebphoto@pronetisp.net