thanks guys for your nice feedback - actually the deadline is getting nearer and nearer, lot's of stuff to finish and no time for big changes 😕 i'll keep your hints in mind for the next project!! 👍

some other perspective:

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3760/zzzfinalperspektive2sma.th.jpg

I was curious to see how things worked out for Yatu. he sent me the attached pics showing the work-flow and end image which he then was able to use for his project.

Mike

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02-shadows-with-lines.jpg

03-workaround-just-shadows.jpg