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Do some studies in black and white and values in between to create the illusion of form, depth, and space. Read .

Pay attention to the light. Where is it coming from? What time of day is it. The Golden Hours, that time just after sunrise and just before sunset, are when most photographers like to shoot as the shadows are long and there is a beautiful golden orange cast on everything. If the garden doesn't inspire you at some time, wait for the light to change. It will, and it may suddenly open up brand new possibilities for painting.