Composition books / websites

[astroNikon]

What do TPF folk recommend in Composition books or websites out there.

I'm basically looking for a fairly comprehensive book that would review portraiture, landscape, architecture, nature/animals, etc etc

I've realized when I've gone out and take pictures of say, architecture, that I just don't get it right. And I'm not sure how to "get it right". Same with taking pictures of people in a studio setting or out in the streets.

Thanks

 

[amolitor]

Obviously I recommend MY book (see my signature). But also "Pictorial Effect in Photography" by Henry Peach Robinson, available on books.google.com for free. My book is mostly cribbed from his, so. It's an oldie but a goodie.

 

[ann]

Check out Michael Freeman, off the top of my head i don't remember the title, but google should bring it up with no problems.

 

[KmH]

To cover all those subjects will require a small library of books.

Michael Freeman books:
The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos
The Photographer's Mind: Creative Thinking for Better Digital Photos
Michael Freeman's Photo School Fundamentals: Exposure, Light & Lighting, Composition

Portraiture:
Light It, Shoot It, Retouch It: Learn Step by Step How to Go from Empty Studio to Finished Image (Voices That Matter)
Available Light: Photographic Techniques for Using Existing Light Sources
Direction & Quality of Light: Your Key to Better Portrait Photography Anywhere
Master Posing Guide for Portrait Photographers: A Complete Guide to Posing Singles, Couples, and Groups
Doug Box's Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers

Michelle Perkins has her 500 poses series:
500 Poses for Photographing Group Portraits: A Visual Sourcebook for Digital Portrait Photographers

 

[astroNikon]

To cover all those subjects will require a small library of books.

Yes I understand the complexity and breadth of the question.
But just like when I bought my d7000 I was overwhelmed, and then just did "one particular" item at a time.
I expect to see the breadth of what I'm asking here and then just try to focus on one particular thing at a time.

It's a long road to understanding, and you have to start sooner or later.