Landscapes are, by definition, the visible features of an area of land. That includes the physical, living, and transitory elements of such an area. Wikipedia states that the character of a landscape helps define the self-image of the people who inhabit it, ultimately culminating in the establishment of a sense of local identity. I find this very true; Albertans love their mountains and in the process of adapting to a new life in Canada, I found myself drawn to them as well.