Often dramatic and engaging photos can be created with the use of perspective. Perspective is the illusion of depth in an image and it can be created with the use of linear elements (diagonal lines that converge) and/or changes in value (sometimes called "atmospheric" perspective). Linear elements line roads, fences, walls, etc. draw the viewer into the image and point her to a distant spot.
One of the most effective tools in the creation of perspective images is depth of field, in this case deep depth of field that keeps the foreground, middle ground and background all in focus. In order to maximize your DOF, you must use a small aperture (f22, f16, f11).
Produce a group of five or more photographs that demonstrate perspective. Close down your aperture as much as possible (on some digital cameras, f8 is as far as they will go). Look for scenes, settings that demonstrate perspective—places where there are strong linear objects moving away from you into space. Note that perspective does not only happen on the horizontal plane—look up too. Elements moving away from you vertically (buildings) can create dramatic perspective images too.