Better garden pictures are shot early in the morning. The breezes are usually light. The light is softer early in the day than at high noon when the light is harsh. Flowers and leaves often have dew or raindrops that can add an interesting dimension, especially for close-ups.

Afternoons are the worst time to take garden pictures since colors tend to get washed out and contrast shadows deter from the picture. Early evening is a better time since the light becomes softer. Calm overcast days are good days for pictures if you pay attention to composition. If the subject is in shade, avoid bright backgrounds.

Crop unnecessary details to make the photo interesting. Other ideas are to shoot from a stepladder looking down, using diagonal lines to add depth, get down low to shoot, try different viewpoints and used a tripod (to eliminate camera shakes and blurry pictures) and take lots of digital pictures so you have lots of choices.

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