I love these curtains! They are soft, smooth, and slightly heavy. They are not blackout curtains, but they do keep out enough of the light to make it easy to sleep during the day. The picture is clear, just as if I'd ordered a picture blanket.  I have attached two pictures...the darker one was taken early in the morning, and the brighter one was taken during the afternoon. I would highly recommend any of these curtains with scenes on them.