On Aviation and Photography:
"You haven't seen a tree until you've seen its shadow from the sky." -- Amelia Earhart
“You don't take a photograph, you make it.” - - Ansel Adams
UPDATED: September 19, 2010
Hi, My name is Bill and I am updating my homepage to reflect a wonderful event in my life...marriage, September 18, 2010, to my best friend Tara...known to many of you as auntietk here on Renderosity.
We "met" shortly after I joined Renderosity in August 2008. We share a love for photography and indeed all types of art.
We live north of Seattle and enjoy getting to share photographic excursions and information with other Renderositians ( is "Renderositians" even a word? ). LOL
As for me, it seems like I've been taking pictures all my life but I didn't get serious enough to purchase my first Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera until May 2008. In May 2009 I upgraded from an Olympus E-510 to an Olympus E-30 with a wide variety of lenses.
My subject areas of interest include absolutely everything but with a frequent return to airplanes, cars, tanks, etc., ...or as Tara says, machines that make lots of noise;-)
If you are curious, I am pictured above in a Grumman Corsair on a taxiway of the Kansas City Downtown Airport. I used to fly and train others to fly airplanes. That will explain my frequent forays into the world of aviation. Last but by no means least, thanks to Pannyhb for introducing me to Renderosity. The moment I saw it I was hooked.
Fine print: Yes, the photo above is a photo manipulation:-)
Comments (29)
jccj56
Fantastic Shot!!
withinme
I been to that zoo...never got in pics like that :( Wonderful details and color.;)
drace68
Super caption, Bill. Great image as well.
durleybeachbum
Very funny!! A super shot!
BessieB
What gorgeous colours Bill and such lovely birds. You have inspired me to visit Durrell's here in Jersey. It is where endangered species are bred. I am on leave from work this week so will treat myself - thanks for sharing
artaddict2
Haha this is funny Bill and some great colours to the shot. brought me a welcome smile!
ralph49
And they wear watchs?? lol. Great capture cause it made me smile.
debbielove
Red and Blue Macaws! I know this one! Lovely, well taken shot, Bill. Gotta get to London Zoo when the brats are gone.... See what I can see! Another great picture, thanks, Rob.
kenmo
Fantastic colours...the clarity is outstanding...
Kaartijer
Excellent shot, perfect title!
Pannyhb
fun image and great colors:) I adore parrots!
kansas
Beautiful parrots. I love their colors. Wonderful shot. The large version is really great. Thanks for sharing.
MrsRatbag
Gorgeous colors, great compo, excellent capture!
GBCalls
Very fun photo. Well titled. Excellent capture as well
Emil-arts
Wonderful colours Bill and an impressive shot of these two doing what they do best. Nice work mate :)
marybelgium
funny and superb shot !
frankie96
Such color they have...nice title..:)
npauling
They are so lovely and you have captured them beautifully.
goodoleboy
Fantastic foto of our fine feathered friends, Bill! Rich, deep, lush colors in the plumage, and a good composition with splendid contrast against the blurred background.
Meowgli
one on the left looks like a bit of a cheeky chappie, nice shot!
neiwil
I think all of the above cover this, all I can add is beautiful.Thanks Bill.
fredster66
Fantastic photo! Great colors...
EmeraldElf
Beautiful parrots!Great photo!
kasalin
Excellent work, dear Bill !!! 5+
flora-crassella
great photo!!!!
mermaid
a fine shot, Bill, I just love those big and wonderful birds...smile
tizjezzme
Hi Bill! Remember me? :D hope i'm still welcome here .. I've fallen sooo far behind. This is one gorgeous photo; these birds are GORGEOUS! Love the title, too :)
anahata.c
a nice vivid capture, Bill, one parrot in very fine focus, its detailing is really delicate; and w/ the other one you've got softer focus as if it's not quite committed to the shot. (Well it's reading its watch, it probably doesn't want you to be there.) Also your branch details & lighting are very well done. Very nice shot of these beautiful birds...nice counterpoint too (their different postures)...and your frame is well chosen.
Erestorfan
Hmm...scarlet macaws...or Harlequin? Beautiful either way. And look at the size of those beaks, YIKES!