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 (32)
bimm3d
gorgeous like usual!!
Fidelity2
Splendid. 5+.
JaneEden
Oh Bill you are a star, thank you so much for this. Yes you are right this little chap would have fitted in perfectly and perhaps would make great friends with that evil dark witch LOL. Thanks again dear Bill, that was such a nice gift, and a fantastic capture too. love and hugs Jane xx
tennesseecowgirl
Wow I agree great observation.. bet he has them squirrels scared off for the day!
sandra46
maybe he's not evil, but looks like he's an evil-eye ;D)!another perfect shot, Bill!
lyron
Gorgeous bird. Excellent shot!!
kansas
Excellent shot. Such intense eyes! Beautifully colored bird.
durleybeachbum
He does look quite naughty!
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous one!
mistressotdark
yep i've seen a few grackles here too..excellent capture
moonrancher
Excellent capture of this scrappy dude. With his head down he looks like he's ready for a fight, like he's used to having to fend off competition for his dinner, and he doesn't back off too quickly if push comes to shove.
danob
Great shot Bill you nailed the light and even looks like the more exotic Splendid Starling found in the tropics
Enlightened
Beautiful sharp focus and excellent colouration. I think you excel in wildlife photography.
artaddict2
Inspirational series Bill! I'm taken aback by the veriety of birds visiting your place!
Doriutz
Fantastic light and colors :)
CavalierLady
Lovely shot of this grackle, though much maligned and hated, I've always liked their iridescent color... though they sure can empty the bird feeders in a hurry when they come through!
kenmo
You getting some great shots of these visitors...!!!
mermaid
gorgeous, Bill, love this iridescent black and he does look a bit mean... you are really great in taking those birdshots...smile
orig_buggy
Perfect as usual!!! Keep it up BIll!!
skipper62
Good shot, but he does look evil.. And when they come in a swarm......... ;-)
timtripp
perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gypsyflame
Love his shiny feathers and color....I don't think I've ever seen one of these birds.
goodoleboy
Another fine composition to add to your rapidly growing folder of avians, Bill. An imposing shot that would make even Edgar Allan Poe sit up and take notice. The Grackle has a very nice, smooth and shiny coat. A special diet, like with eggs?
MrsLubner
he does seem menacing but I have a fondness for them. They seem so forgotten unless hated. :-0 Great shot with such focus on the eye and gleam on the neck and head.
MrsRatbag
I love his colors. Beautiful shot!
Richardphotos
excellent focus and detail
frankie96
Think it's the eye's that make them look mean....
auntietk
He does look evil, but I still love those irridescent feathers!
npauling
Yes he does look to be giving you the evil eye, but I love his shiny plumage.
debbielove
Superb! It's amazing how birds feathers change colour in sunlight... Another really fine shot.... as usual, Bill! Well done. Rob.