Photos That Probably Will Only Interest Other Gardeners and Colleen Duggan

My dear friend, writing partner, and photographer extraordinaire Colleen Duggan spent some time this week teaching us less-camera-happy people how to take better pictures: use the rule of thirds, use the frame, use the camera you have, turn it to manual focus, try new angles, etc. Loved both the tips and (as always) her lovely pics. 

Armed with my newfound knowledge, I headed out to the yard the other day with my camera to see what I could do. Colleen, these pictures are for you.

p.s. I only tried the manual focus once. Next time.
p.p.s. I haven't cropped these at all.

I don't know if you can see it, but that's my reflection in the middle of the water droplet.

Photography is amazing. My yard is so much more interesting close-up.

See what I mean?