Conceptual Blending
An abstract image of a boat hull in the Newport harbor in Oregon. I enjoyed photographing the rugged commerical fishing boats in this harbor as a creative excercise.
Believe it or not, I do photograph human elements from time to time. I typically don't share them as they don't fit into my 'persona' of being a nature photographer. But this photostream format allows me to share a variety of photographs. My soul belongs in nature, but creating imagery such as this is always good to stretch yourself creatively. The idea of conceptual blending can even be brought over to different genres of photography that we don't typically do. It's about taking techniques or ideas from one style and applying them in unexpected ways to another, often leading to fresh perspectives in our primary work.
This image not only represents a creative detour but also serves as a reminder of other passions. I'm realizing it's time to pick up my guitar again; I've neglected my love of music for far too long now. Who knows? Maybe this blend of visual and musical creativity will open up new avenues in my photographic journey. After all, inspiration often comes from the most unexpected places.