Greetings to the people of Earth.
I've always wanted to say that! Now that I did, I can now get on with other things.
I'm a science fiction writer (not famous yet) born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I've lived in the Czech Republic and Germany, and though I am currently back in Chicago, much of my heart remains in the Czech Republic. Maybe it's the beer. Or the bread. I hope to live in Moscow soon, as a big portion of my heart already resides there. I've had an interest in science fiction since an early age and will probably maintain that interest for the rest of my life. I love SF, and anything else that embraces the spirit of discovery...or anything that chafes against the arbitrary boundaries of "conformity."Â
I discovered Renderosity a couple of years back when I was browsing the internet, looking for cool images to spark my imagination during a period of writer's block. It wasn't a serious block, but I needed something to make me ask the sorts of questions that I always ask before settling down to craft a short story or novella. Since that time, I've written quite a lot and I've begun to post photographs and other visual works that I created here...partially because I love the Renderosity community in general, and partially because the images and text-snippets that I have contributed here are something of an ongoing journal. I'm incredibly lazy when it comes to journal keeping, and so posting picures of particular significance actually helps me to remember the things I want to remembe, without having to eat into my fiction writing time by writing non fiction. Well, at least that's my excuse and I am sticking with it.
I entered into the field of photography totally by accident; I'd always been interested in capturing small stories, but it wasn't until my journey to Europe that I began to consciously seek out tableaus that imply stories in progress. As a result of that, my writing is growing in unexpected directions, and I look forward to becoming more and more active here, and in other artistic/publishing fields.
For those looking at my gallery, enjoy it and feel free to leave comments and sitemail! Good day to all!
Comments (11)
weesel
Art is very hard to define. The best 'explanation' I've run across is that some people do artistic things; the result may not be 'art' by any usual definition. This object I would call .... um... 'different' which covers a world of meanings. Objectively, I don't think I'd want it in my house.
Ionel
Excellent capture! Interesting!!!
kurtsart
OMG! The uh hem .. "art" was great. The look on that guy's face, priceless :) Great timing!
trishabadblood
WONDERFUL...this is a great capture...
NefariousDrO
That's a great photo, I love the look on his face. Fantastic timing!
rainbows
Love the bemused expression of this guys face.. A wonderful moment in time captured. I like this shot, Chip.. Not too sure about the decoration a'top the pickle jar!! Does it bite ;-) Hugs. Diane.
Atom
Excellent work, love the clarity!!!
NekhbetSun
LOL good one !
cameraobscura2
What is art these days anyway? It is very hard to define and I feel we are in stagnation, recycling works of the past and depending upon the medium, we combine numerous elements of the past into one. It seems the fifties was the end of modern art and then the British invasion with the Beetles and Stones took over, culminating in the late sixties in San Francisco. Since then the art scene has been questionable. Your photograph seems to underscore the perplex nature as to the artist intent, which these days is mostly about 'shock' value. So big cudos to you for capturing this scene. Thank you for sharing. egmont
nikolais
one of those magic moments you've got to carry your camera with you non-stop. can't agree with Egmont and do not belive we are the last generation on this poor earth. art has always been created but means have changed (plaster to plastic, oils to acril etc). thank you for capturing and sharing the beauty of the moment.
RobyHermida
Great work!!!