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 (18)
THROBBE
Ah, there's the tree. Nice work with the b&W!
cfulton
I love it! Who says there need to be three - rules are there to be broken! Very well done, Clive
saretta
Wonderful and sharp B/W shot,splendid!!:-)
ledwolorz
Wonderful capture.
Emil-arts
That's a pretty amazing shot Bill and even more effective in B/W.
durleybeachbum
Gosh!
tallpindo
Bang, bang the double shock of supersonic matches the lightning for ferocity but is invisible. The speed of heat destroys the tree.
Meisiekind
WOW - Excellent image! I wouldn't take the chance on the "rule"... SA is one of the countries with the highest % of lightning ground strokes in the world. Bruce had the full experience two weekend ago when lightning struck mere meters away from where he was standing....
skipper62
The force of nature in a great capture. Don't be messing around with Mother Nature, She'll zap you. Cheers, Skipper62
drace68
Zotz!
kasalin
Like it... super work, Bill !!
Kaartijer
Great shot, awesome scene! My li'l bro got struck once... well, not him but his SUV... Thank God, nothing bad happened...
npauling
Great shot, and thanks for the warning. How unfortunate to be struck twice.
goodoleboy
Stellar mood atmosphere displayed in this lonesome barren tree shot, Bill!
FutureFantasyDesign
Beautiful Stark Surreal You have a good eye and hopefully you have the sense to stay clear of the storm! :) I know your like me and out there waiting for the "money" shot!!! Hugs Sweetie! Ariana
junge1
Great composition Bill!
debbielove
Very cool B/W shot, my friend. I love this one. Like the low POV as well. Sorry so late in posting a comment - off to wedding. Rob.
evensteven
I like the "starkness" of this. Great shot!