A Lavender Sunset by Vincent [Nikon D40X, 1/800, ƒ/2.8, ISO 200 @ 55 mm]
Shoot in the clear, if possible
You don’t want a stray telephone or power line in the frame, when reviewing the images on your laptop, do you? Stay clear of traffic, heads of people and of course anything that would ruin your landscape photographs. Yes it is possible to do a bit of post-production, but unless you’re too keen of shooting in RAW all the time, this may be a bit of a hassle.
Foreground, middleground, and background
If possible, break your landscape framing into three segments: foreground, middleground and background to make it more aesthetically a well-balanced image with multiple focal points.