When you’re out taking pictures of the same thing day after day, try something new. Whether it be from a different angle, perspective, or even better, at a different time of the day.
The quality of light will change throughout the day, so going to the same place at different times of the day will yield different feelings and emotions to the same subject matter.
Take this photo for example. I was here in the same park yesterday before sunset, taking pictures of the sakuras. However, when I came today, I found myself wandering the area just as the sun was setting closer to the horizon. This golden aura made all the difference in my photos, making them moodier, giving them more warmth, and a little bit of sombreness, some may say.
Envision your shot
I intentionally shot this photo with the sun in the background, so I can get that sun flare and warm glow on to the flowers. Admittedly, this photo focuses more on the environment than the actual details of the cherry blossoms, but I can live with that. I shot the details the day before with the daylight.
It’s moments like this that make it worthwhile to stick around until the sun goes down. Just remember: Just because the sun is setting and the light is fading, that’s no reason to pack your camera up and leave the area. The light is what makes the difference and gives your photos a whole new feel to them.