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This presentation is not about discovering hidden images but an invitation to see differently

Text and Images © Paul Bock, 2014-2026 The seaside villa where this work began was built in 1916, more than a century ago. For 110 years it has stood at the edge of land and water, exposed to salt air, shifting light, rain, heat, and the steady passage of people moving through it — often without pause, often without notice. The architecture announces itself. The view commands attention. The limestone beneath one’s feet does neither. Seeing, however, is not the same as looking. Much of what surrounds us is filtered out by habit and familiarity. Stone, in particular, is rarely granted sustained attention. It is walked upon, built with, leaned against—treated as mute matter rather than as a sur...

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Paul Bock, PE, HonCPE, ACPE, is a Professional Engineer, author and internationally exhibited photographer whose work explores the synergy between technical precision and emotional meaning. Over several decades, Paul’s photography has been recognized in numerous international solo exhibitions, earning awards and distinctions for his artistic ability to transform raw information into a coherent visual statement. His collection, “Secrets of the Stone,” was featured at the First International Photo Festival in Shenzhen and is now part of the permanent exhibit at the Shunde Art Museum in Guangdong, China. Paul is an international juror, and since 2013 is the vice president of the US Branch of the EuroFotoArt Association. He is a frequent presenter, teaching photographers how to integrate the "technical eye" of logic with the "poetic eye" of story and other subjects. Through his lens, he seeks to connect the outer landscape and the inner world of the photographer, revealing that purpose emerges when the left and right brain cooperate creatively. Paul is an expert in investing in Closed End Funds and had written two books on the subject: “Let Your Money Work for You - The Wonderful World of CEFs” and “Dividends Rule”, both available on amazon.com. Follow his work and ongoing reflections at: www.paulbockphoto.com | thebockblog.com | amazon.com/s?k=bock+cef
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