SimonSawSunlight really intrigues me with his compositions. One of his many good photos that intrigues me is this: [link] I've tried to make something like that, but, as can be seen, with much worse results. From this comparison one can better see how good photographer he is. However, whether I am ashamed to copy him? No. I do not think that by photographing we should strive towards originality, but towards a common style.
It was a kind of slight attempt to open discussion on the topic "Is the creation a dialogue with what surrounds us". I agree with you.