There are three types of landscape photographs: representational, impressionistic, and abstract. Each of these styles emphasizes different elements and techniques to communicate their message, but the following tips will improve your landscape photos, no matter the style you choose:

Eliminate “unnatural” features, such as fire hydrants, powerlines and telephone wires, and the like.

Lighting makes all the difference in landscapes. You may have to wait for just the right time, but it is worth it.

Do not perfectly center the horizon or features. While some pictures benefit from a “center of interest,” and landscape photos are no different, forcing such elements slightly off-center creates a better composition.

Turn off your camera's flash when shooting landscapes, unless you need to illuminate an object in the foreground.

Slow the shutter speed to photograph moving objects – such as running water or rushing leaves – to create a slight blur.

Lines are crucial to landscapes, especially horizontal lines. Seek congruous patterns to create good flow, composition, and arrangement.