Does it seems like whatever you try, the pictures are just so plain? If I just knew something to make that picture better, I would be pleased if I Knew how to take good pictures. In the case of scenery in photos, bring with you a 4 foot step ladder. Follow ladder safety. That little bit of perspective change will give you a very different picture. One more photo tip in how to take good pictures is when taking a picture of something small; just try to focus on the object only, not the background.