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:-)
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Comments (38)
Meisiekind
Just wonderful Bill... I think most of us has entered the New Year like this gull!!!! Happy 2009 my friend! Have a great sleep! :)
MaraP
Beautiful! Happy New Year!!
drace68
Rare capture, Bill. A good one.
BessieB
A lovely shot of this gull Bill, hope you had a good evening of celebration.
Richardphotos
excellent choice to start out 2009.happy new year
Digitaleagle
Excellent way to start the new year and an image worth saving, well done!!!! Happy New Year!!!
DAVER2112
Excellent shot and pov! Happy New Year!! :)
Artlan59
Fantastic capture. Almost a prancing high-step. Looks nice and warm, big difference from the snow up here. Awesome work.
vangogh
Very well lit and focused.... the little guy looks like he is having fun....very nicely done!
skipper62
Great shot. Rocks in foreground give it dept and scale Well done.
durleybeachbum
Super! Gulls aren't often sneaky! Best wishes A
moonrancher
Sneaky gulls and sneaky on the rescue. Hehe. The foreground is so clean, the whole image doesn't look fussed over.
Hendesse
Fantastic POV, colors and light. Excellent and very beautiful shot!
fredster66
Happy New Year! Great photo!
francinechristophe
Superb shot ! Happy new Year !
MrsRatbag
Great timing on this shot! Excellent work.
cfulton
Great first post for the year, Bill! Have a fantastic 2009. Clive
kansas
Great shot. Happy New Year.
CavalierLady
Nicely done.... Happy New Year, Bill!
junge1
Nicely seen and captured Bill. Your new avatar is throwing me off, I am still looking for your red plane. Happy New Year, Sig...
auntietk
After 2008, I'm sort of tip-toeing into 2009, as well! :) Nice capture!
MagikUnicorn
Beautiful capture Thanks :)
saretta
Lovely and sweet image,wonderful capture !!!!!!!!!!!:-)
npauling
Wise bird not to rush too fast into the new year. Great shot. You sound to have had a good new years eve/morning. Hope 2009 brings you happiness.
Kaartijer
The beach looks great! Excellent shot, Bill!
sharky_
Reminds me of trying to get back home without anyone hearing me late at nights, lol Happy New Years. Aloha
ralph49
Excellent capture Bill, I think this is how I'll attact the New Year too.
PD154
Sorry I missed a few shots here Bill, this is a beautiful capture. HNY my friend.
THROBBE
Great title and capture!
Fred255
Great shot Bill, Perfect POV, DOF could be a little more. Maybe around F8 next time.