Greetings to the people of Earth.
I've always wanted to say that! Now that I did, I can now get on with other things.
I'm a science fiction writer (not famous yet) born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I've lived in the Czech Republic and Germany, and though I am currently back in Chicago, much of my heart remains in the Czech Republic. Maybe it's the beer. Or the bread. I hope to live in Moscow soon, as a big portion of my heart already resides there. I've had an interest in science fiction since an early age and will probably maintain that interest for the rest of my life. I love SF, and anything else that embraces the spirit of discovery...or anything that chafes against the arbitrary boundaries of "conformity."ÂÂ
I discovered Renderosity a couple of years back when I was browsing the internet, looking for cool images to spark my imagination during a period of writer's block. It wasn't a serious block, but I needed something to make me ask the sorts of questions that I always ask before settling down to craft a short story or novella. Since that time, I've written quite a lot and I've begun to post photographs and other visual works that I created here...partially because I love the Renderosity community in general, and partially because the images and text-snippets that I have contributed here are something of an ongoing journal. I'm incredibly lazy when it comes to journal keeping, and so posting picures of particular significance actually helps me to remember the things I want to remembe, without having to eat into my fiction writing time by writing non fiction. Well, at least that's my excuse and I am sticking with it.
I entered into the field of photography totally by accident; I'd always been interested in capturing small stories, but it wasn't until my journey to Europe that I began to consciously seek out tableaus that imply stories in progress. As a result of that, my writing is growing in unexpected directions, and I look forward to becoming more and more active here, and in other artistic/publishing fields.
For those looking at my gallery, enjoy it and feel free to leave comments and sitemail! Good day to all!
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Comments (20)
beachzz
Oh, back to that wonderful world--these images always just ROCK--this one is no exception!!
poet001
This is absolutely beautiful!!! Great artwork!
MrsRatbag
Shivers up my spine; Chip is back...all is right with the universes...
geirla
Very well done! The starry background looks absolutely three-dimensional.
RobyHermida
Great artwork!
Rainbowgirl
As always it's your pic that captures the eye and your story that keeps the mind... Awesome work again, my friend!
durleybeachbum
I shall have to go back in your gallery and get to know these characters!
ladyraven23452
love it as always.
photostar
Great space render, Chip. Like the stellar clouds and nebulae.
auntietk
Beautiful image! I'll look forward to more, as I'm sure you know. :)
Roxam
very very gifted wordsmith
JaneEden
Hi it's been a long time and have just now been browsing your amazing and diverse gallery. This work is truly amazing and I loved the intro too, so thanks for that, hope all is well with you, hugs Jane xx
hipps13
wonderful work warm hugs, Linda
lior
Superb sc fi image!
anahata.c
the image alone is beautiful, there's a softness to it that's touching & the lights all around it are done beautifully as is the nebular cloud spread, etc. Very fine work, Chip. And then there's another of your log entries, with your usual highly imaginative descriptions, and glances into the possible worlds we haven't yet seen and the connections we don't yet know, but as you do in so many other places, your ponderings are novels in themselves, your power of suggestion is always keen and deep. And it's nice this is still in you, even in your exile to the land of the material gods...that laptop in Czechoslovakia contains jewels, but it's so nice they're still alive and well in you now. And thanks for your wonderful comments Chip, it's always great to see you in my gallery with your endless enthusiasm and penetrating comments (and yes I had LPs in mind and rings of saturn and god knows what, but the most important thing is that you do all you have to for your journey and that amazing gift (or, better, gifts). Just know I welcome you in my little nook whenever you want to come there, and I welcome you here with open arms. (And btw, I made a slight reference to you in my "inner life of a wall" upload...it's silly but a compliment.) Will be back for the lion...wonderful upload and more of your ability to display whole worlds in a few thoughtful verbal & visual glances.
KatesFriend
I second Rainbowgirl's remarks. Wonderful space art as always. And another insight into the Nemaean society and all its complexities and rich history. I had to go back and read your past entries for "Notes on Human Interstellar Society" in order to learn a little more about the Nemaean. Interesting that some of this culture's institutions can be called 'byzantine' - a word associated with long standing traditions, static culture and petty intrigues. Nemaeans seem like a society not afraid of new challenges or self transformation. Though this might be about keeping a certain appearance to outsiders. Excellent story and I look forward to more as I go back and read some more past enties.
Prematos
Fantastic
anaber
Your image is beautiful and beautifully done.The colours,the luminousity,the bright of the unknown space are magical!Your story are a permanent challenge and both unify a cry that calls the imaginary and you mixture it with the knowlede of myths, cultures and traditions. thoughtful and very deep. Excellent all around.
CoreyBlack
WOW!!!!! Extremely cool...and so this is the Nemaean universe I keep hearing about? WOW! It looks a bit intimidatingly complex, and cloudy, but super cool! I'll bet their music rocks!
icerian
I like this fantasy space creation. So peaceful. Splendid work! 5+