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!
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Comments (35)
THROBBE
Wow! Great capture and description!
shonsu
Its no wonder the lion haunts you...the eyes and expression look like you surprised it when you took the picture. The colours and texture of the door is beautiful.
hipps13
I like this interesting work says a lot warm hug, Linda
claude19
I like your story very much !!! Great shot about this atmo you describe !!!
efferre
Did you never heard about Heracles and Nemaea Lion?????????????
Realm_Of_Illusion
Beautiful door and awesome texture :)
blinkings
Stunning. I think the colors you have captured here are amazing.
texboy
Grand mix of fact and fiction, Chip!!
mickuk50
The tones and colours in this image show a real beauty .superb capture :o) Mick
MrsRatbag
The image is beautiful, I love the weathered wood and the old metalwork; the continuation of the story is stunning. I love how you slipped into first-person narrative, it becomes even more alive!
beachzz
This is another wonderful foto; the light and old wood are warm and soft, and the metal has that patina that just glows. And your slip into the other world works so well, just shows me how easy it is to wander around, one way or another!!
nikolais
exceptionally itneresting info and a wonderful illustration, Chip!
romanceworks
Can't help but wonder what is behind that amazing door. And what a powerful lion symbol to accompany your powerful writing. You always take me to fascinating places in your reality and in your fantasy. CC
MagikUnicorn
X'CELLENT
EmeraldElf
Beautiful!
Meisiekind
Stunning image and accompanying story... Facsinating as always! :)
durleybeachbum
Marvellous story and super image.
dbrv6
Wonderfully done. I like the style of your writing here and your development that sets the tone of the history and the present.
ladyraven23452
Verey well done as always.
photostar
Stunning 'old world' door panel.
wingnut55
interesting pic.
auntietk
It's good to hear from Dorianna again. The first thing I thought when I saw the image was how well it fit with your recent work. Beautiful segue!
Fred255
Very imposing door!
Lunastar
Awesome!
mbz2662
Awesome door :)
KatesFriend
There is a strange sense that the door and this lions head know and reflect much history in the city. Have mysteriously survived many eras and tyrants that would have erased them long ago but somehow did not.
vlaaitje
wow, such a wonderful impressive dor, love the red, make me curious to see whats behind it
NekhbetSun
Both story and image, awesome ! H u g s
watapki66
Lovely!
L8RDAZE
Loads of detail to look at here. Love The worn patina, the small shield keyplate and of course the lions head doorknocker.