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 (31)
timtripp
superb!
PD154
Great shot and title my friend, sorry I been out of the loop, been busy with work, but will be back soon!
lyron
Great image and title. Excellent work!!
Fred255
Very sweet! (Pun intented) Good title.
durleybeachbum
Fabulous shot and title!
moonrancher
Wonderful work.
Deadly_Ernest
hey, didn't you know, they're the park ranger, don't you recognise the brown shirts? Bet they're checking if you have a licence for that thing. Lovely shot.
tennesseecowgirl
LOL very cute. They don't seem too amused now do they?
danob
Lol great title Bill maybe they wanted some bread rather than the seed!
Richardphotos
they are beautiful birds and an excellent detailed capture
Fidelity2
Wow. Very well done. 5+.
CavalierLady
Sweet shot, Bill ! Mine would never come that close, all the birds must be getting very used to you! Well done!
kansas
Excellent.
beachzz
And would they be the ones making that pie--4 and 20 blackbirds???!!!
cfulton
Wonderful, they always do seem so inquisitive. Great capture, Clive
bimm3d
great photo!!!
dorothylee
They're looking for more seed. We have a pair of regular dove visitors here too since I've been putting out the bird seed. Great capture of this cute couple!
flavia49
fantastic capture!
kenmo
Pegeons? Neat capture Bill...looks like you're having a grand ol' time...!!!
drace68
Nice photo, Bill. Mourning doves usually come in pairs to my backyard. If I'm very still, they'll come within five feet, not for handouts - more as though I'm a piece of furniture.
jendellas
Hope they haven't come to complain about the quality of the food? :o)
sandra46
it looks your yard is a bit crowded!!!!!those faces are real LOL!!! great capture!!!!!
RobyHermida
Fantastic photo!!!!!
frankie96
Really crisp and clear....great shot..
orig_buggy
They are really beautiful and I love the detail!
goodoleboy
A most apropos title for this fantastic shot, Bill! Terrific POV, sharp clarity, textural and lighting effects in this one.
auntietk
How fun! They really do look like they have something to tell you. Nice capture!
npauling
Great title for these chubby little doves, they have obviously visited before.
MagikUnicorn
Neato I like
debbielove
Hi Bill! Sorry for no comment last couple of days! V Busy. Will send note. As for this GLOURIOUS picture. Perfection. Spot on shot. You must have bribed them with something. Lol. they look much like our Collared doves..... Beautiful shot. Rob.