Flower photography

1. Avoid taking flower photos from top of the flower as we see everyday, try to shoot them from side. Unless you are not taking any macro shots. Here is the example http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3581892484_f6be84fd13_m.jpg

2. For macro photography Start by shooting in AV mode, then use the smallest aperture number your lens will allow (if you have an f/5.6 lens, use f/5.6). Then try to isolate one flower, or a small group of flowers that are close together, and focus on just that flower. When you do this, it puts the background out of focus, which keeps the background from distracting the eye and makes a stronger visual composition.