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<P>JB - I've heard that point before and it is a good one. I once saw a layout that had a HUGE backdrop of the Rockies that went to the ceiling and IMHO it did detract from the layout which seemed dwarfed by the mountains (although I suppose that might have been the modelers point). But I think when photo backdrops are kept reasonable size I have yet to see one that detracted my attention. Even my good 'ole Chessie System 15 years ago had that backdrop by Vollmer or Faller of the Black Forest (I know, not very ptototypical) that we've all seen but it looked great.</P> <P>Mike, I have thought of taking my own photos and am still looking into it because it's a great idea. It happens that I am also an amateur photographer with a Nikon D50 digital camera and four lenses (none of which are a wide angle lens of course which would be ideal). I even live in the area that I'm modeling so I could go and take actual photos of the hills around here and even that view to NYC from the Bronx (although that'll take a little doing). Does anyone know how much Kinkos would charge to print the equivalent of 8'x24" photo(s). That is the one variable I have not researched because I assumed it was very expensive also.</P> <P>Of course, like most of you, time is an issue for me. I try to DIY whenever I can and really enjoy it. But from a practical viewpoint, running my own business, raising 3 teens, a dog, a lost cat, a house that always needs fixing, etc., I do try to cut corners on certain things when I can. I have to if I am going to finish this layout in my lifetime.</P> <P>Does anyone here use photo backdrops?</P>
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