The photography rule of thirds states that the subject of your photo should be placed in the middle of your photo.
Placing roads diagonally across your photo gives it a sense of dynamic action.
Placing the subject of you of your photo in the golden triangle makes the photo aesthetically pleasing.
Including vertical elements such as trees to your photos adds a sense of weakness to the photo.
Including horizontal elements to your photos such as horizons adds a sense of serenity to your photos.