I like the tip in terms of helping you visualize things differently, but I can't help but chuckle when I read your example given. I just mean that things like this often times come off as trying too hard. Atleast to me anyway. I also see the danger of newbies "romanticizing" crappy shots in order to fool themselves into thinking its a great shot, whereas they should be looking for mistakes and correcting them. So I guess it could be a double edged sword.
Also, I will add, that you shouldn't get into the rut of thinking EVERY shot has to have some deep emotional meaning. Some images are impacting simply because of how they are shot. For instance, if I shoot a hummingbird with a 800mm lens and it fills the frame in bright vivid colors and razor sharp detail, thats going to grab a viewer. However, there isn't some deep story or meaning behind it. Its basically "waited for a bird, framed shot, took shot, edited shot, sold shot" not "The brightly lit reflective quality of the hummingbirds feathers sparkled in my eyes, like glistening snowflake on a sunny winter morn. It made my heart flutter, like the wings of that very hummingbird. It was as if god himself were dancing in front of my lens."
I guess I am just a cynic. It is a good tip if you want to learn to be a better writer and tie that to your photography, but I don't really see it making you a better photographer per se. I can see it causing you to maybe take everything in a little more before firing away prematurely. Communicating eloquently in words isn't the same as communicating visually. However, if you feel it helps you, than maybe it will be helpful to others.
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