yes, thank you, i have both an refer to them frequently. i just didnt quite understand the backlight option - but i looked at it again and the backlight option is under the scene mode. I will figure it out.

thanks for replying, I am learning about different exposures, shutter speed , f stops, etc. thats ok, i will figure it out. I just didnt understand the backlight feature under the scene mode on my camera. Im ok with it now.

thank you Linda for your response, i found it and in reading further, it is under the scene mode and i cannot use it with motion, and i want to get a pic. of a hummingbird from my porch using a small feeder and it is backlit . But I am little by little figuring it out. So fare this is what i got, mostly by changing the angle so the white house across the street is not a factor. Changing the angle places an evergreen there instead. I will keep working on it to get a good pic of a hummingbird.

Thank you Lyle, I have one and refer to it frequently. thats where i saw about the backlight choice. In reading further and studying it, it is in the scene mode in my camera, and cannot be used for moving opjects - I want to photograph hummingbirds from my porsch, so that option is out for that situation.

Ok, thank you for responding - I read more about it and find that the backlit option is in the scene mode and it cannot be used on any motion pictures - i wanted to try using it when photographing hummingbirds and they would be in a backlit situation taken from my porch. Guess that if aI choose scene mode, I am then out of Manuel. I will figure it out eventually.
Betsy

I keep on trying thank yu for your answer. I have the book on exposures by Peterson and the Dummies book specific for my camera. I refer to them often but sometimes get overwhelmed with all the info. Ill figure it out and maybe one of my pictures will end up in National Geographic! :-)
I did win 3rd prize in as local photo contest Wahoo hoodoo for a flower close up. I was just wanting some help with a backlit option.
Betsy

I wasn't exactly sure how to post .my question. The option is actually in the scn mode. And in reading more I can't use that on a moving subject. I am trying to get a good picture of a hummingbird from my porch which makes the little guy a dark shadow. I will continue trying to figure it out on my own without some of the snarky answers I see here. I was hoping for some wise advice or suggestions. I'm disappointed.
Betsy

In reading HHH, i am learning some things, but can i ask a question to you experts? I have a Canon EOS 5i that i have had about 2.5 years. From what i read that is an entry level DSLR, which is ok, cuz i am entering this hobby. I want to learn most of the capabilities of my camera. Little by little i am learning, and i am determined to keep on. I am in my 70's and decide i dont want to world to get away from me! I dont want to always use my camera in Auto, i may as well use a point and shoot. Any way i am trying to figure out some exposure situations - my camera has a choice in the menu( i forget which one) maybe exposure compensation? of using "backlight" If i choose that am i still in M mode? and do i still choose f stops and/or shutter speed for a pic ? I have other questions about stuff but will post at other times for those. I read the manuel and "Dummies" book for my specific camera which helps a lot. But I am trying to figure things out. Thanks so much for any advice.

One of my favorite birds, but not to be mean , its spelled Chickadee. Cool Photo though

thats beautiful!

thank you for the info.

those are really pretty - would you be willing to share what exposure you used and what kind of lens?

I am far, far from knowing what to do as far as photography. I am learning myself and have a long way to go. And I am 70 years old. But I got interested in photography and invested in a better DSlR - got Canon EOS 5i knowing nothing about taking pictures. for me that was good enough. But I was determined to learn, and I asked a lot of questions, some I posted here and just started using my camera. I started using it mostly on automatic but then started using manuel and deleted a lot of images! I also got a book from Amazon - one of the "Dummies" books. They have them for the specific cameras - Mine is "Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D for Dummies. Much much better than the manuel that came with my camera. also You tube videos are great. Mostly I take pics of flowers and currently am stalking hummingbirds. It is really fun. Just read, practice and practice. Ive learned a little about IOS, f stops, shutter speed, etc and have tons more to learn. But I am determined. Below are some pics I have taken in my yard this spring. (oh and i also won 3rd prize at a photo contest at my local mall! ) I was soooo excited. These are not perfect and the "experts" here are sure to find all kinds of wrong in these - like focus problems maybe lighting or something. But thats ok, I appreciate any criticism. Focus is something i need to work on still. But to me and my friends i show them to , they are really good. So good luck and have fun.
Betsy

Idont know anything about it but it has been flying around for a couple days now, I thought it really looked neat and was glad to be able to get a picture. I don't know how to fix things to allow download. Just wanted to share

yeah, me too