Mountain view from a rest stop

Trying to figure out how to take better mountain shots, how close to

crop, how much foreground to include, lighting etc etc. This is from

a recent hike. Please comment since I will learn more from a comment

than a rating. Thanks.

Have read any books on photography - about composition etc.?

Mountian vistas are at their blandest under midday sun. Revisit the location at dawn or sunset, and you'll find it a lot more inspiring.

In response to the first comment, I have read books and taken one of those intro photography courses, why do you ask?

 

As for the second, I wish I could get out to the mountains more, especially when there is more interesting light, however, being blissfully car-less, I can only get out when others are going.... which doesn't always correspond with ideal light time. I take the camera anyway because I think it all looks good despite the time of day.

It doesn't look like this photo was shoot at the best time of day and that tree isn't helping. Good idea, but not the right subjects.