[astronobob (Bob)]

Originally Posted by Leo.G

Thanks Bob!

I ended up holding the stem with one hand while operating the camera (tripod mounted) with the other.
Next year!

I remember improvising occasionally with garden shoots, found a many forked stick to hold flowers still so can set up the shot, tripod or not,,,

Also longer sticks to push bigger taller flowers (Bird-of-Paradise for example) a couple of feet to maximise the background or even change the entire angle of the composition, sunlight for petals and the list goes on,,

I'm sure your endeavours will become more rewarding at time goes..