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Anonymous
In that case, you need to find what it is exactly about the scene that you liked and focus on that.
Sometimes, it might be something physical, such as the birds or the power lines, or it might be some more abstract such as a feeling of tranquility or isolation.
With landscapes, I always like the photos better if I get a sense of who they photographer is and why they're taking this image. Often, I get photos at work (IT & Color Specialist) of over-saturated sunsets and the like because "the color is nice," which it often is (even if overdone), but a shot of the same sunset reflected in the water of a couple holding hands at the end of a pier (same series of photos) says a lot more and sets a definite mood to the photo.
Another example would be pet photos (which are often boring as hell). Imagine a dirty alley or something similar. If you have a mangy, starving dog, it says one thing, but a well-fed, content-looking dog in the same setting says something different.
So, hopefully my rambling helped a little a provided some ideas on where to focus on for a compelling image that is as interesting to us to see as it was for you to be there.
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