In my brief scan, most of these designs seem to center around tasteful use of photography; there isn't as much in the way of impressive web design. Good photog

In my brief scan, most of these designs seem to center around tasteful use of photography; there isn't as much in the way of impressive web design. Good photography undoubtedly improves the visual appeal of a site, but I often find myself in a position with just layouts, text, and a few assets. Being able to turn your basic tools into a visually appealing site is what I see as excellent web design.