Gallery of Free Flower Pictures

Free perky flower photos for you to use!  Browse pictures of spring, summer and fall blooming flowers homegrown in the Midwest.  I ask that if you use these pictures, they are not to be used for profit, nor are they to be used in another gallery/stock setting.  Thank you and enjoy!

Gallery of Flower Pictures I
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• The best time for taking pictures is in the early morning when the flowers are still covered by dew.  The dew enhances the colors and will make the picture even more appealing.  You can also achieve this look by misting flowers with a spray bottle.  
  

• Overcasts days rule when it comes to taking pictures of flowers.  Try using your flash on and off, for incredibly different illuminated photos.
  

• When taking pictures of individual flowers you may want to blur the background for a softer look.  It will intensify the look of the flower and unclutter the picture.
  

• If you aren't as steady as you would like them to be, invest in a tripod.  I've tried holding my breath until I've almost passed out in the flower bed.  A tripod helps.  :)
  

• It's very helpful if you have a camera that caters to close-ups, or better yet, has a macro lens but a zoom will also work.
  

• Finally take as many pictures as possible.  Depending on the flower, its blossom may not last long or may begin to look haggard.  Taking that perfect shot could mean moving around to get a different composition.  
  

If you would like to share any tips, or learn a few new ideas, check out our Photography Nook and our Garden Photos Forum.

One of the best things about being part of a gardening community is viewing everyone's pictures.  You can get a personal look at, not only what they grow, how they grow it, but you get to peek into their lives.  What fun to see your online buddies are actually human.