Driftwood Beasts: Mythology Reborn

Driftwood Beasts: Mythology Reborn brings together ten creatures discovered hidden in driftwood along the Georgia and Florida coasts. Drawing on classical mythology and the psychology of pareidolia, this short film explores how ancient stories continue to find new form in the natural world.

Josh Kates

I began my career as a commercial photographer in the 1980s before stepping away from the field to pursue a thirty-year career as a licensed psychotherapist. Those decades spent listening closely to human experience continue to shape the way I see — attentive to nuance, emotional undercurrents, and the relationship between people and place.

In 2022, I returned to fine art photography with a renewed focus on the human connection to the environment. My work has received multiple awards, and the Audubon Society selected one of my images to promote its Everglades regional programs.

I work primarily in architectural, landscape, and nature photography, creating images that balance structure and sensitivity.

My photographs are held in private collections and are recognized for their thoughtful composition and emotional depth.

https://www.joshkates.com
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