Nice shots RM!, Neat image can be used selectivly in PS. I use either the lasso tool, or the magic wand tool to outline the subject, then right click and click "select inverse" this selects the background, then run neat image. Of course you have to have NI set up as an add on to PS. I use this method on some of my bird shots.
I see Neat Image in my PS filter selection but when I lasso an area I still get whole image shown in Neat Image.

