This is another beautiful layout of Miko!! Cats are SOooooo cute when they are in these deep, contented "naps". I have a black cat too (Arthur)...so I will try to think of any tips I can pass on. What program do you use? In Photoshop Elements I sometimes use the "Burn" tool to darken areas if he gets washed out...or I use the "Dodge" tool to lighten areas when it is too dark all over and you can't see any details or shapes. I like how you have picked up the hue of green in the photo and used a lovely green for your background paper. Keep up the good work!