When we think wide angle, we typically think "landscape," however, if you do choose to take a landscape photo, try to put something in the foreground to make it interesting. (the photo above does not have anything in particular in the foreground). If it is a landscape, make sure to focus on the object in the foreground, and use a high f-stop number (like f8, f16, f32) so that the background can also be relatively clear.
This photo and the next photo are the opposite of what I've just laid out, wide angle but with a low f-stop, which has created a blurred background:
To shoot wide angle with any camera:
a) use your point and shoot at its widest setting
b) put a zoom lens on your camera and zoom out all the way to use the widest setting (ie 18-55mm use 18mm)
c) attach a wide angle prime lens or fisheye
Ultra-wide lenses exaggerate depth of field and create distortion; unless the horizon is dead center, vertical lines like buildings or trees will converge. Try shooting from high above, try shooting from down low and see what difference it makes
this was taken with my 24mm lens way down on the ground. get close!
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