Well, definitely keep trying. For sharper photos, we need to minimize camera shake, especially with macro photos where the slightest camera movement is magnified when you are closer to the subject. Try bracing yourself against something, or holding the camera with your arms braced to your body. A tripod is a great solution, but I find macros hard to shoot using a tripod. Another possibility is that the wind is shaking your subjects. For that you would need to increase your shutter speed as much as possible. You can probably raise your ISO setting to 400 or so, and increase your aperture somewhat, and that will give you higher shutter speed options, maintaining good enough exposures. It's worthwhile reading Marko's booklet on exposure: Exposure exposed - Easily master camera exposure and make stunning photos | Photography.ca for all things "stupid camera" related. There are many other books available on basic camera controls I'm sure. Good luck.