Common Mistakes : Landscape

Landscape – Noun

BAD: Lots of kings chose to live here because of the beautiful landscape

GOOD: Lots of kings chose to live here because of the beautiful scenery

BAD: The landscape surrounding the village is really beautiful

GOOD: The scenery surrounding the village is really beautiful

Landscape = (a view, painting or photograph of) a wide area of land, especially in the countryside: ‘Having reached the top of the hill, we sat and admired the landscape that stretched far into the distance.’ ‘Constable is known for his beautiful Suffolk landscapes

Scenery = the natural features of the countryside (hills, valleys, fields etc) considered in terms of their beauty, especially those seen from a particular place: ‘The train journey takes you through some breathtaking scenery.’ ‘Cycling means that you can get fit and enjoy the scenery at the same time