Top botanical photo tips1. Pick your timePut your alarm cock on and get up early. There's often less of breeze early in the morning and the sun won't have wilted your subject.
2. Shady businessThere's far too much dynamic range in an image of a flower when it's taken in direct sunlight. Shade your flower for a much more pleasing shot.
3. Stand firmTurn down the ISO setting on your camera and be sure use a tripod for blur-free with less grain and sharper details.
4. Up closeIf you're tempted by botanical photography then buy a special macro lens for you camera and get up close and personal with plants.
5. Selectively focusUse depth of field to isolate details in your shot. The entire photo doesn't have to be pin-sharp. Try moving your camera for creative results as well.
6. Background checksTry to blur the background of your shot or isolate the details of your subject by suing piece of card with a complementary colour behind your flower.