Top Ten List of the Most Inspirational Photography Books

By Le Niners, minutes before sunrise in Normandy, France

It takes a special talent, and sometimes a little luck, to get stunning results with photography. Creating images through technique and just the right setting is something many of us would love to achieve, and sometimes we get lucky, producing a photograph that we know is special. Amazing photography can be found in some wonderful compilations, from film photography to digital, black and white to color. Photography that depicts historical events, explores the far reaches of the world, cultures, and the natural beauty of landscapes and animals can make an impact that words alone cannot. Here is a top ten list of books where pictures are more than pictures, they are inspiration.