"Emerald Seas: by Stephanie Hogue

After 10 years on Main Street in Ventura, we look back at the top 10 images that the photographers felt were their turning points, biggest lessons, and favorite captures.

Abstract photography allows the viewer to play a unique role while engaging with a piece. Some may see vibrant color and movement, while others see something else entirely — this adds an element of intellectualism, creativity, grace, and wonder for both the viewer and the space the abstract wall art inhabits.

Curiosity and adventure are two things I love to blend. I feel most alive exploring, learning, and seeing something new. As the years go by, I have become especially aware of the moments that make me feel like a kid again. I love that giddy excitement when the moment is so overwhelming that my heart feels light and overflows with wonder.