I am an oil painter and enjoy marine, boat, and landscape related themes. I saw your photo on PBASE.
I would like to create an oil painting based upon the images. I am very respectful of photographers copyright, which is why I am contacting you. I use reference paintings as the foundation for my art and in no way try to simply copy the photograph. I can provide via email examples of how I transform a photographic reference into a painting if you like.
I am seeking your permission to use the image as the basis of a painting. Your actual photo will not be reproduced or utilized in any commercial manner.