There is some really great guidance here and some lovely images. However, some caveats: Almost all of the pictures used as examples are landscapes where peopl

There is some really great guidance here and some lovely images. However, some caveats: Almost all of the pictures used as examples are landscapes where people are not present or are mere compositional comments. In street or portrait photography, technical composition rules may be subordinate to the photographer's narrative. A better title for the article might be 'definitive guide for landscape photographers'. All of the pictures use ambient light (admittedly some of the light is stunning, but it is all supplied by nature). Adding controlled light (e.g. flash but also studio lighting) can give a lot of additional compositional control. See [0] for examples. There is no mention of considering how the picture will be used when considering composition. In commercial photography, the composition may have to fit a specific page aspect ratio, and include empty spaces where text or other elements can be added. Not taking this into account can limit the commercial use of the picture. [Edit] Another way to get interesting compositions is to use different compositions than the other photographers. Simply crouching down to ground level is a good way to do this. Putting on a much wider angle lens can also help. [0] http://strobist.blogspot.com/ http://strobist.blogspot.com/