gstephens3 wrote:
Never thought of taking a meter reading off of one of the tree trunks. I don't know why but exposure is one topic I seem to have trouble grasping. My mind balks at a few things - algebra, engines, and, apparently, exposure! :( Gotta give it another try.
It sounds like you have no idea what is or how to control control exposure , there is several ways to adjust exposure when you know what it is and what to do , to get best exposure , you can buy a faster lens or ,use wider fstop , higher ISO ,slower shutter speed less stop lower ISO etc learn how to increase or decrease all the above