Merg, your father's images are amazing, more Weston and Minor White than AA and far way more soul than AA. I can see his inspiration in your own images.
Our fathers were the same age both born 1912, mine had no interest at all in any art or music (he was completely tone deaf). Luckily I had a Scottish grand mother (his mother) who loved photography and encouraged me when my parents didn't.
Hopefully Merg when the pandemic is over or at least under control we can met up if you come to the UK again.
Ian