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 (27)
tallpindo
Slip and fall? No moss is growing on these rocks nor algae to make slime.
ralph49
No probably not, but really looks like a heap of fun. Neat composition & I like the contrasty look.
drace68
Man, that looks like fun.
Meisiekind
LOL @ title... Yip - that is boys... Hope the little bugger didn't slip and fall! After raising three of them I came to the conclusion that they have way more than one guardian angle!!! Great shot Bill.... :)
cfulton
Can imagine that it is slippery there. Well done, Clive
DAVER2112
Very nice capture!! :)
skipper62
Great shot. Good perspective on how high the falls are. If memory serves, Mom said, "You get down from there!!" reply, "OK", as he climbed to the next level Don't recall how he got down but do remember his Mom was having a serious discussion with him on the properties of river rocks with slime, and Newton's Law of Gravity. Skipper62
debbielove
Indeed! We will be slightly mental when younger and do the silliest things! Never thinking of ANY danger at ALL!. Great picture, mate. Rob.
saretta
Funny title for an amazingly beautiful shot,splendid how the boy,the water and this light match so well to build the perfect atmosphere and mood,full of life!!:-)
West_coaster07
Excellent!!!
Kaartijer
I bet she doesn't! Well seen, great capture!
MrsRatbag
Wonderful photo, despite the inherent danger!
MrsLubner
You ahve captured all the fun and excitement of being young and turned loose. The deep shadows with the strong sun bringing slivery water into this is just outstanding. A young boy's idea of danger is nowhere to be found when they are focused on having fun.
beachzz
I hope not; my son would be right there, every chance he got!! Great shot!!
joannabowyer
great capture......makes you cringe....
fredster66
Superb image!
Enlightened
Super contrasts!!! I have 4 boys and none of them have managed to understand the consequences of their actions or the dangers that they put themselves in!!! Lovely photo!
goodoleboy
Stellar contrast makes for a stark and stunning capture of the cascading falls and intrepid young man running across hoping to make it to the other side. Superlatively done, Bill!
npauling
I love the lacy look of the water you have captured here.
Richardphotos
childhood excitement.I know I miss the feeling.excellent subject and shot
frankie96
Probably not...I never told...really a pensive image...brings back memories..
marybelgium
excellent !
kansas
A really wonderful shot. He looks like a little daredevil. Don't tell his Mom!
neiwil
Been there,done that...the hospital has the x-rays to prove it.My excursion was to a place called 'Granny Rock'.Nowadays I get a nosebleed just standing on a chair :) Great moment in time capture.Thanks Bill.
Fred255
Super shot Bill!! I hope he made it across OK one slip and the result would be bad.
tizjezzme
You have a Minnehaha Falls there too? Cool! Here is our Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis, MN!
lightstormcrow
Grand eye for cool captures!