I’ve had this OIC Moment before. A déjà vu of the deep—from growing up with Jacques Cousteau, learning life lessons from Nemo, and visiting aquariums all over the world. The beauty and intrigue of the ocean world is never-ending.

But as I stood in front of the underwater photographs in an exhibit at the Center for Photographic Art in California, I was mesmerized.

These images showed me that an OIC Moment can come again and again. Something familiar, something seen before can always be seen in a new light, with new eyes. Viewing mysterious underwater images that capture the vastness of our planet can be a powerful creative inspiration.

Diving into the Images

I lost myself in these images, especially the photos (above) of the Curious Jacks. Suddenly, these fish became personalities. Where were they going? What were they thinking? Who, exactly, were they?

The Jack groups seemed a bit disordered. They were all headed in a different direction, either fiercely independent or in need of a little leadership. I began to imagine their story:

Was it the lobby of an ocean convention center as strangers converged from far corners of the world?

Or, was it a “city” street where each individual carries his own story or follows her own path?

Or, could it be the moments before a school picture, before the students are ordered into neat rows by a bossy yearbook editor?

How the Photographers Capture the Moment

California photographers Scott Campbell and Robin V. Robinson captured underwater moments that most people do not have the opportunity to experience. Scott’s ability to hold his breath for up to seven minutes allows him to photograph underwater life without the interference of SCUBA equipment.

Robin loves the sense of relaxation during a dive. “Fish don’t have cell phones or email,” she says. “I never feel more present than underwater.” She also welcomes a sense of not knowing what is “out there.”

They both take their creative inspiration from the freedom they feel while underwater and the ability to explore the deepest parts of themselves while they are alone in the vast expanse of the deep.

The Spell of the Sea

Scott and Robin’s talent and technical skills in photographing underwater let us feel the quiet, the peace, and the alien quality of the deep. As Jacques Cousteau said:

“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

Lose yourself, as I did, in these photographs. Create your own imaginative stories about life in the underwater world. And may you feel the same inspiration and freedom that these photographers felt as they captured this wondrous world.

Comment on this post below, or inspire insight with your own OIC Moment here.

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Curious Jacks over Sand
\u00a9 Robin V. Robinson<\/p><\/div>\n

Artistic Expression from Down Deep<\/span><\/h2>\n
I\u2019ve had this OIC Moment <\/b>before. A d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu of the deep\u2014from growing up with Jacques Cousteau<\/a>, learning life lessons from Nemo<\/a>, and visiting aquariums all over the world. The beauty and intrigue of the ocean world is never-ending.<\/p>\n
But as I stood in front of the underwater photographs in an exhibit at the Center for Photographic Art<\/a> in California, I was mesmerized.<\/p>\n
These images showed me that an OIC Moment<\/b> can come again and again. Something familiar, something seen before can always be seen in a new light, with new eyes. Viewing mysterious underwater images that capture the vastness of our planet can be a powerful creative inspiration.<\/p>\n
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Curious Jacks
\u00a9 Scott Campbell<\/p><\/div>\n
Diving into the Images<\/h4>\n
I lost myself in these images, especially the photos (above) of the Curious Jacks. Suddenly, these fish became personalities.\u00a0Where were they going?\u00a0What were they thinking?\u00a0Who, exactly, were they?<\/p>\n
Some looked decidedly grumpy.<\/p>\n
Some looked mean.<\/p>\n
Some looked determined (places to go and people to see).<\/p>\n
Some looked flirtatious.<\/p>\n
Some looked detached . . . too cool for school (that\u2019s a fish joke).<\/p>\n
Some looked bemused.<\/p>\n
Some looked, well, curious.<\/p>\n
The Jack groups seemed a bit disordered. They were all headed in a different direction, either fiercely independent or in need of a little leadership. I began to imagine their story:<\/p>\n
Was it the lobby of an ocean convention center as strangers converged from far corners of the world?<\/p>\n
Or, was it a \u201ccity\u201d street where each individual carries his own story or follows her own path?<\/p>\n
Or, could it be the moments before a school picture, before the students are ordered into neat rows by a bossy yearbook editor?<\/p>\n
What do you<\/strong> see?<\/p>\n
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Fish Intensive II
\u00a9 Robin V. Robinson<\/p><\/div>\n
How the Photographers Capture the Moment<\/h4>\n
California photographers Scott Campbell<\/a> and Robin V. Robinson<\/a> captured underwater moments that most people do not have the opportunity to experience. Scott\u2019s ability to hold his breath for up to seven minutes allows him to photograph underwater life without the interference of SCUBA equipment.<\/p>\n
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Diver and School
\u00a9 Robin V. Robinson<\/p><\/div>\n
Robin loves the sense of relaxation during a dive. \u201cFish don\u2019t have cell phones or email,\u201d she says. \u201cI never feel more present than underwater.\u201d She also welcomes a sense of not knowing what is \u201cout there.\u201d<\/p>\n
They both take their creative inspiration from the freedom they feel while underwater and the ability to explore the deepest parts of themselves while they are alone in the vast expanse of the deep.<\/p>\n
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Barracuda
\u00a9 Robin V. Robinson<\/p><\/div>\n
The Spell of the Sea<\/h4>\n
Scott and Robin\u2019s talent and technical skills in photographing underwater let us feel the quiet, the peace, and the alien quality of the deep. As Jacques Cousteau said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
Lose yourself, as I did, in these photographs. Create your own imaginative stories about life in the underwater world. And may you feel the same inspiration and freedom that these photographers felt as they captured this wondrous world.<\/p>\n
Cousteau quote VIA Brainy Quotes<\/a><\/p>\n
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