I apologize, because this isn't much of a page on composition -- it's simply a collection of links to some blog posts I've made on the subject. But they're illustrated and provide more information than a single web page could, anyway.

Composition is the most important element of good photography, in my opinion. Controlling the camera is great, and gives you lots of ability to change things the way you want, but it's nothing without being able to put together the image itself. However, composition is a large, detailed topic. There are no "rules" that apply to everything, and many compositional elements work only in certain situations. Some take greater precedent over others.

Above all, many of these are given emphasis by my own style (if I have one) and bias. You should have your own, and sometimes that means breaking the rules. The message here is, these are suggestions and ideas, with some reasoning behind them. What you do with them is up to you. When you get an image you particularly like, look it over carefully and try to determine what it is that works for you. This can give you a better understanding of what it is you're trying to accomplish.

The final link in this list is to an index page of all posts tagged with "Composition." While this will be simply repeats of what I have listed here, it stands a good chance of having some more since it updates automatically, unlike this page.

On Composition (May 16, 2010) -- My first post on the subject, before I decided to turn it into a series. Some general notes on composition, visualizing, and making mistakes.

Just chock full of analogies (June 17, 2010) -- Lightning photography tips, and some thoughts on patience.

Making light work (July 13, 2010) -- Some explanation of light levels and their effect on images.

On composition, part two (August 9, 2010) -- Appropriate settings in nature photography, and capturing an element of interest.

Heavy Sigh (August 29, 2010) -- A little more about lightning photography.

Just because, part two (September 10, 2010) -- Moon photography and exposure limitations.

On composition, part three: the crop (September 13, 2010) -- Using cropping to frame and accentuate your images, and to give different emphasis.

On composition, part four (September 30, 2010) -- Using empty space within your frame for balance and setting.

On composition, part five: It's the law! (October 5, 2010) -- The infamous Rule of Thirds, and not why it works.

The color of magic (December 5, 2010) -- Light color and quality, and using it to good advantage.

Compensation: It doesn't refer to those giant lenses (December 14, 2010) -- Exposure compensation and why you should be doing it.

On composition, part six (December 18, 2010) -- Managing the elements with the camera's position and vantage point.

Quiz time! (December 27, 2010) -- Just seeing if you're paying attention.

On composition, part seven: Depth (January 11, 2010) -- Creating depth within your images to draw people in.

Observe! (March 14, 2011) -- Finding subjects for your images in the first place.

On composition, part eight: Clean fill wanted (May 10, 2011) -- Getting better exposures with fill lighting.

On composition, part nine: It's a drag (May 31, 2011) -- Experimenting with long exposures.

High dynamic range (July 9, 2011) -- Gimmick or legitimate technique?

On composition, part ten: Foreground elements (July 21, 2011) -- What to do with your foreground.

Lend some character (December 6, 2011) -- Being awkward, uncomfortable, and dirty still might add something to your efforts.

On composition, part eleven: Nullhue (December 19, 2011) -- You may know this as "black and white."

Composition post index page -- All posts tagged with "Composition," may be more current than this page.

Good luck!