Thanks everyone for the time and energy and helpful suggestions.. now I just have to wait for nicer weather to get back outside.
Check Focus
Check Exposure levels
Choose my subject watch out for clutter
Shoot it from all angles, apertures, distances and focal lengths. Take notes on my thoughts as I shoot. So I can figure out what I was doing when I end up with a great shot.
Figure out bracketing and take the three photos. (another thread)