Lutradur and Lace, revisited

I think that this pic is a little better than the examples below; still out of focus though! The texture is amazing and has proven to be nearly impossible to photograph or scan. I'm considering cutting the 12x14 inch piece for backgrounds.

Quote: "If one advances condidently in the directionof his dreams, and endeavors to live the lifewhich he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours." Thoreau