This is interesting. Lots of good info; thanks, everyone.

Diana

"V_coerulea" wrote in message
...
Good reds are very difficult with a diverse background. I've found that
the
best way to get a good red is to provide a monochromatic background of
blue
(especially), yellow, brown, gray, or just about anything but purple and
some greens. I know there are technical explainations of why the reds are
difficult but this is the best work-around I've come across. It may not be
"natural", but you'll get the red you want.
Gary

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
ink.net...
To all you ace photographers out the

What do you do to get good reds? We've got a great camera now, and can
get
true colors in every hue but some reds. I posted a pic in abpo of Dtps.
Taisuco Firebird, but the true color is a deeper and richer fuscia than
what
we captured.

We get the "brown" reds, and the maroons are perfect. But the hot
fuscias
are a problem. Any advice welcome!

Diana