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 (31)
kenmo
Cool capture....
timtripp
superb shot!
drace68
The Living END.
auntietk
I know the feeling. :D
bimm3d
wonderful picture!!!
ledwolorz
Fantastic shot.
pops
I think it's a great capture
clbsmiley
Understand That One. I have been trying to catch the bird shots... I have some of the geese like that first they charged and then they ran.LOL Didn't think about posting backside.... Good idea.
beachzz
LOL, sometimes that's all you get!!
MrsLubner
Hey, this is fantastic. The pose is the best. Most people shy away from this pose because they don't know how to make it work but you did. Appealing and full of character...I love it.
qrud
Fantastic picture.
durleybeachbum
Fabulous shot, Bill!!!! This is SO good!
CavalierLady
Awwwww, Bill, that's so sweet! Thank you for thinking of me! But you might as well have titled it 'the side most often seen' ... What we usually see as they fly away instead of a frontal shot. :) This is very nice and I love the soft pink background! Thanks, Bill. :)
GBCalls
Darker side maybe but still a robin. Excellent capture
flavia49
LOL, great capture and cool text!!!
sandra46
Maybe uncooperative, but decidedly funny. It's its fault if it misses its chance to become a star! Great photo!!!!!!!!
skipper62
GREAT SHOT, EXCELLENT deTAIL
Rainastorm
Good capture...when I shoot for a bird I always forget to Zoom or some silly thing that makes the picture so not worth posting...lol I will stick to snapping shots at things that stay in one place for more than five seconds...lol
PD154
LOL, now I get the reason for tex's full fronat :)...nice one bud!
kansas
Great shot. I most often see a side view.
Richardphotos
superb shot Bill
debbielove
Bill! A bird! Cool! I was wondering if...... My attempt at local birds have been shall we say, poor? But, I'd love to try and get some of the local wildlife, over there! A great shot full of detail. Well done. Rob. By the way. What is it? Ha!
artaddict2
Its a cracking shot Bill, Like the pose with terrific detail! I know what you man, I have great difficulty capturing birds without tremendous blur! you done great!
goodoleboy
Stellar rear end shot of the big black bird, whatever its species, Bill. Fine dark mood ambiance, in fact, Edgar Allan Poe should love this one. I know Maria will.
moonrancher
It's fun and it's well done. I stayed next to a tree full of squabbling chickadees last week, through cold rain, a big snowstorm and then some warm days. They definitely have a habit of hiding behind the branches, showing their behinds and flying away when you point a camera at them. Hehe.
npauling
I think you caught him rather well, its a great capture. Birds never seem to come close enough for me so I admire your effort.
MagikUnicorn
Stunning shot
jendellas
At least you got this close. Camera shy perhaps?
danob
Well done Bill a first bird shot and as has been mentioned the pose works beautifully and great Dedi!!
mermaid
Oh I like this one...incredible claer and unique shot!