Flowers Photographing Flowers Taking pictures of flowers takes a lot of patience. Since depth of field will be reduced to fractions of an inch if you use close-up attachments, you will have to think very carefully about what part of the flower you want to be in focus. Often, only an edge will be sharp, even with your lens stopped down to its smallest aperture. With long exposures, wind becomes a problem. Any movement will result in a blurred image.
Some nature photographers carry sticks and plastic ties to hold the stem steady.
Others use blinds to block the wind. And the really dedicated just wait for the wind to stop, or they come back another day. Early morning is a good time to shoot flowers. The wind often dies down and the light will be at its best. Avoid shooting flowers in direct, harsh sunlight.