21 Beautiful Minimalist Landscape Photos That Embrace Simplicity

ByMarc Andre Updated on
Row of flat stones on the beach leading out into the water
Photo: DBU_DirektesSehen/Pixabay

As landscape photographers, we often chase vibrant, epic scenes. But sometimes, less is more. Minimalism can be incredibly effective in landscape and nature photography, and the photos showcased here provide plenty of inspiration.

Bare tree in the snow
Photo: Sorbyphoto/Pixabay
Ocean waves under a foggy sky
Photo: Esteban Amaro/Pexels
Lone tree and reflection on lake
Photo: photoeightyeight/Pixabay
Bare tree surrounded by snow and a white sky
Photo: Fabrice Villard/Unsplash
Silhouette of a lone tree on the horizon
Photo: Jan Huber/Unsplash
Moon and clouds
Photo: J Lee/Pexels
Fallen leaf in the snow
Photo: asmuSe/Pixabay
Two groups of four palm trees
Photo: Ev/Unsplash
Bare tree and bench in the snow
Photo: EvgeniT/Pixabay
Swan on a lake
Photo: Maksim Goncharenok/Pexels
Water under fog
Photo: Jan Huber/Unsplash
Posts sticking out of a body of water
Photo: Gary Ellis/Unsplash
2 bare trees with snow on the ground
Photo: Todd Trapani/Unsplash
Colorful sky behind a group of palm trees
Photo: Adam Birkett/Unsplash
2 posts sticking out of the snow
Photo: Niklas Schoenberger/Unsplash
Lone tree in front of a clear sky
Photo: 8moments/Pixabay
Trees reflecting on a lake with an orange sky at sunset
Photo: Dave Hoefler/Unsplash
Boat on a lake under fog
Photo: Alexandre Moreira/Pexels
Mountain and trees peaking out from the fog
Photo: Dave Hoefler/Unsplash
Row of pine trees under heavy fog
Photo: Clément M./Unsplash

Marc, the founder of Explore.Photography, is an avid landscape and travel photographer living in Pennsylvania. His passion for photography began with a desire to capture quality photos from his own travels. Marc is a husband and father to two kids, and he loves exploring new places with his family. Connect with Marc on LinkedIn.