Thanks, Vijayasankar ji,
It's a very good subject.
Just to start with, I offer a few broad suggestions for a layman (which will go a long way in improving ones' plant images) for plant photography:
1. Try to use 'Manual' focus instead of 'Auto' focus as it gives better control etc. Try to learn Manual Focus for those who has not done so till now & see the dramatic results themselves.
2. Similarly use in-built 'Flash' in 'Manual' focus generally except where the plant/ flower is white or in bright sunlight.
3. Try to use ISO 100 or less to minimise noise, in a Manual/ Shutter priority/ Aperture priority mode.
4. Try to have shutter speed of 1/x or more if one is using Lens at x mm e.g. if one has set one's Lens at say 55 mm, shutter speed should be min. 1/55 sec. for a clear picture.
5. One should use shutter priority mode (with small lenses say upto 65 mm) by setting shutter speed at 1/x to get more depth for brightly lit plants instead of aperture priority mode.
6. Process a bit for levels, shadow/ highlight and brightness/ contrast in suitable photo processing software.
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