How your digital photo displays onscreen isn't always what you get

The digital image you see on your LCD screen is usually different than the image of the same photo you see on your computer monitor. Your LCD is generally brighter. Some cameras allow you to adjust your screen's brightness, but most do not. To help gain an understanding of the visual difference between the two, try taking a few shots outdoors that contain a standard gray scale. Make a number of bracketed shots of your scale, and then note which one looks best when viewed with your LCD. Now, copy the shots to your computer and review them again, noting this time how that best LCD shot appears. Pay particular attention to the highlights and shadows. Return outside once again, review that best LCD shot, and note what you can and can't see as compared to the shot on your monitor. With this test, you should get a sense of what you see isn't always you get.