I know there are very talented people who frequent this forum. Many of these people enhance thier turnings with beautiful carvings and the like. But with the recent footed bowls contest, it seems to me, in some cases, the turning aspect got thrown out the window. I know enhancements make a turning pop out and say "look at me", but I thought we were The American Association of Woodturners, not woodcarvers. I think if you spend more time carving than you do turning, well you can take it from there. I am not saying these are not beautiful pieces of art. They are. And I wish I had just some of the talent that is displayed here. I guess I've opened a can of worms here, but I think a line should be drawn as to whether it is a turning or a carving. 0031713 G