Here’s a tip: watch out for camera shake, even an apparently safe shutter speeds.
I’ve been trying to find a way to take a tree picture against a cluttered background for a while. This one had the potential to work out quite well. But it’s shaky. Boo!
Thinking about it afterwards, it all boils down to taking more time. Quite a few recent photos could have been better had they been less rushed. As well as setting aside time to consider composition properly, it’s also worth slowing down to make sure the camera’s being held in a really stable position.