Looking at the long shadows, depending on whether you took the photos from your patio early morning or late afternoon, it seems that we are looking either north or south. Is the area mostly sunny? Do you want flowering or non-flowering, evergreen or deciduous, shrubs, trees or lower growing plants? Maybe a few more detailed (closer) photos would help.

Many thanks for the questions.the photos are facing east and the photos were taken mid morning. The area gets lots of sun, at least 10 hours.

I do not have any flowering preferences except perhaps a path or garden room/ area of some type. I would like it to look nice but also encourage us to use the area. I am having a “writers block” as what to do

Could be flowering or non flowering. Area in photo beyond fence is about about 200 ft across and 70 feet deep So there is a lot of flexibility

thanks again

Good afternoon! The area beyond the fence, you say you would like to use it, but how would you like to use it? A secondary entertainment space? A nice walking area where you can just relax and enjoy the scenery?

Thank you for narrowing it down. I would prefer a nice walking area to enjoy the scenery and relax

Terrific ideas and motivation for me to start designing. A walking path/relaxation area is perfect.

Great! Glad I could help. Good luck and enjoy the project!

I would add that if you're thinking about adding walking paths, avoid straight lines, so that as you "wander" you will see a new "room" and perspective as your path meanders. Also, a pergola either along part of the path, and/or above the seating area can add some shade and interest. Similarly, trellises here and there to define areas would add opportunities for vines as well as screening, so that the beauty of the whole walking area is revealed a little at a time. You have a great area, and it will be even greater when you achieve that sense of accomplishment. Good luck with your project.

In the thread linked below, Jane/Corunum put in some semi-wooded borders this year for added privacy with a range of flowering and evergreen shrubs. She already had a great start with several different types of flowering trees and shrubs as well as a heritage birch. She is in CT, a bit warmer than you are, but much of what she used will do fine in your area.

https://www.gardenweb.com/discussions/5134533/conifer-recommendations-anyone

I know they can be pricey but a gazebo would be so nice back there ! A path for sure . It would just provide a great area to dine or relax . Also I love grasses by the pool . The sound of them rustling is so peaceful !! Maybe look at Pinterest too for pool landscaping ideas

It sounds like the area is a bit distant from the areas where people usually would be. I think it's best use might not be as a place to go, but simply for the development of an enhanced view. If you wanted it to go in that direction, you'd need to show it as part of a single, broad panoramic view so we could see how it appears from the area where it would most likely be seen. To do that, don't use the panoramic function of the camera as the resulting image would be too small. Instead, stand that the location where the view is the most important and capture a series of slightly overlapping, consecutive pictures that span the entire area from far left to far right, including the pool and patio (so we can see how everything fits together.)