One was taken at 1 p.m., the other at 7 a.m. Grass backlit by the sun has a glowing effect.
Reflectors make a big difference when a subject is in a shady or dark spot.
Don't center the subject in the frame. Paul James, host of HGTV's Gardening by the Yard , offers tips on taking better garden photographs. Choose the right film. Each type has its own qualities of color and light sensitivity. Avoid taking pictures in the middle of the day.