I'm visiting a botanical garden tomorrow and taking my zoom lens camera. What tips for better images?

Question

i mean, what things should i pay more particular attention to, what images of flowers are more pleasing to the eye. And about lighting, should I change exposure if it's too bright? Are macro shots good?Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

take a picture to where it looks different/interesting.

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Answer 2

Tripod, reflectors, difusers, cable release, umbrella, ring macro flash maybe, extension tubes/ close up filters, polariser, good clothes to roll around on the ground in,

for each composition ask yourself these questions

what does the image look like cropped in the viewfinder?

where are the shadows falling?

should i fill with a reflector/ difuse some/all the light?

is this the same angle/view/perpective every other flower image is shot with?

do i have a point of difference?

then study the composition, cropping in the viewfinder, check the corners and shoot,

something like that

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Answer 3

Many gardens will not permit a tripod, ask ahead. Mono pods are usually ok. Macro is your best choice. Try to isolate a flower and get on it's level. Don't always shoot downwards. Lighting will change with your location. http://www.flickr.com/photos/perki88/234...