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shortly after this:
The second one is real close.
I suspect that you were on "auto", which is fine, and also that you don't want to fuss with controls!
So, try this if you are getting highlights that are too high.
There's the multi-purpose dial.
Hit the "down" side of the dial 1.0 or 2.0 stops. See what you get.
This is easier, if it works, than using the aperture and shutter controls.
And I hope it does.
It should look more like this:
and yes, I was off-center like you were, because I wasn't using a tripod. Even a little tabletop tripod can help.
Now go take more great photos. You can do it.
Not much gonna happen today, surely no moon shots, but did get magnolias thru bedroom window; check 'gardening' group.
Illustrative pics not opening here now, so will check later. THANKS!
No tripods, ever; could never set them up, as my shots are on impulse! ALL hand-held.
