'Wide open spaces' can be a little tricky to photograph, at times leading to empty or underwhelming images. But even in a sparse landscape, there will usually be a point of interest to provide focus and a sense of scale. Perhaps a plant, a reflection or a horizon. If you had a friend standing beside you, what would you choose to point out to them? Make that your focal centre, and go from there!
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