Thanks Peggy Sue and James for taking a look and offering the great suggestions. I'm still trying to figure out how to blur the background more(something to do with the F-stops???) The thing I have the most trouble with is my mind is NOT mathematical/technical at all and I'm having the hardest time grasping that the higher the number the smaller the aperture and the +/- for WB, etc. etc. If you know of any articles that explain the whole process in "laymens" terms, I would love to read it! Meanwhile, it's going to be another beautiful day, so I'll take some more shots and maybe post some tonight!