[notfarnow]

Great thread, I have the very same questions. I've been trying to be more careful about WHEN I take the pictures, that makes a huge difference. This time of year, I try to start outside at ~730 when the sun is lower and casts a more golden light. I start outside, working my way around the house & yard. Then I go inside and carefully pick rooms with the best light. Mid-day pics almost always end up too bleached out