Garth suggested that I check out Frederick Sommer for his amazing textures in photography and they are indeed amazing! Although some of his subject matter (like road kill) is pretty gross, some of it is presented in such a beautiful way that I can look past the guts and see the beauty in the patterns. I also really enjoy his use of texture in portraiture as a background and as a double exposure.

see website for more: www.fredericksommer.org