Greetings to the people of Earth.
I've always wanted to say that!ĆĀ 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.ĆĀ 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.ĆĀ Maybe it's the beer.ĆĀ Or the bread.ĆĀ I hope to live in Moscow soon, as a big portion of my heart already resides there.ĆĀ I've had an interest in science fiction since an early age and will probably maintain that interest for the rest of my life.ĆĀ I love SF, and anything else that embraces the spirit of discovery...or anything that chafes against the arbitrary boundaries of "conformity."ĆĀ
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.ĆĀ 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.ĆĀ 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.ĆĀ 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.ĆĀ 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.ĆĀ 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!ĆĀ Good day to all!
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Comments (34)
beachzz
Only you could take this bunch of apples and give them life, such meaning. This really rings a bell with me; I have a dozen apple trees in my yard. I'll look at them quite differently from now on!!
igorsv
Painting like quality, meaningful story.
Janiss
Awsome composition Chip... I adore!
Meisiekind
A fresh perspective on fallen fruit! Excellent work Chip. :)
GiMi53
Ooooh, I just discover that you also upload and appreciate apples... A great image and I especially enjoy your long and interesting comment !
ladyraven23452
great work and the photo is so surreal.
SSoffia
BEAUTIFUL WORK & IMAGE :)
efron_241
yeah.. true.. every days begins with mist indeed i saw it here this morning.. and i loved it.. i love this image too.. great mood and colors
marybelgium
wonderful "nature morte " !
Rainastorm
Excellent post...very well done.
claude19
Great comment about pollution and acid rains !!! Your "nature dead" is EXCELLENT !!!
Fidelity2
Very well done. 5+.
drag
Excellent story with a wonderful photograph to go with it. Makes you stop and think.
Starzshine
Great narrative with a fabulous photo! I love that the apples are past their prime, too many times pictures are "too perfect" and this steps out and is bold in saying, this is "life" I love it! Nice piece of work! ;)
AndreiR
"...tight, misshapen globes in all of the colors of autumn"... can't say better!!! Excellent!
tennesseecowgirl
Lovely work!
mbz2662
Very nice work :)
MrsLubner
What a great country flavor to this. I think your lighting is excellent - it highlights the subject but not the flaws, yet gives both the attention to make an appealing shot.
MagikUnicorn
Apples what a great idea, we have a lot of apples here 90% exported in USA :)
Faery_Light Online Now!
Waaaah! Sorry but they look so good and I can't eat apples anymore, allergy thingy.
MrsRatbag
This image looks like an Old Masters painting; warm, rich and holding its own story. And as always, your narrative piques my interest and makes me think...very well done, Chip!
Lunastar
You paint such a wonderful picture with your words.
auntietk
You never cease to amaze me, my friend. Your narrative and beautiful photograph enhance each other in ways that make the whole greater than its parts. Gorgeous work!
Heathcroft
I agree with comments above- particularly the 'Old Masters painting similarity. Excellent in every way, Chip!.
pixelmeister
Cool image!
NekhbetSun
Don't know what you did to this photo, but it's awesome....loved the intro too ! H u g s
KatesFriend
Beautiful photo and the narrative is rich in details that are very apt for this season. I like your description of the scent of the place and the important function these apples play in the cycle of life even at this time of year.
Rainbowgirl
You did it again, Chip! A few words, some apples in a photograph and I am there... Perfect!
romanceworks
'There is a smell of decadence as well: sweetness and fermentation.' Such marvelous writing and how I enjoyed my adventure to the apple orchard with you. Such a sweet indulgence. And rich earthy picture to enhance the experience. CC
elisheba
Une magnifique nature morte, photographiƩe avec brio, Bravo!! Excellent composition that reminds me of a painting...