John: Thanks for the wonderful intro to the vast world of photography. I find that taking digital ( or any ) images the light plays an important role in the color rendition. The colors seem to be truer when images are captured with less than full sunlight. Full suns tends to wash out the color and reduces the contrast that one would want. So, could you briefly discuss the light ( time of day, backlight etc.,) you find most effective for good detail and color rendition. Thanks, Arnold New Jersey