Mike, this is just a thought, possibly a wild and crazy thought but nonetheless.
Wonder what would happen if you and Ted collaberated on a book. Ted could take pictures in the studio and you could take outdoor/wildlife complementary pictures highlighting something, some aspect in each of Ted's pictures. I think it would be awsome.
It's hard for me to imagine a collaboration that would work, unless we found some middle ground, and made new photos of it, together.
I must admit, I am not well inclined toward collaboration. I like complete control over my artistic endeavors.
That's why I never was interested in theater arts, even though I had opportunities, when my brother used to be an actor.