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 (42)
elfin14doaks
I am still always amazed at how big Lake Michigan looks. You can't see the other shore, it's like a landlocked ocean, minus the salt of course. This is a really great shot.
tizjezzme
HOW COOL! My daughter was JUST there this weekend, too! She probably stood in this exact spot! :) :) :) She was on a band trip; she had a great time! She brought me home a pewter key chain too, its of the Chicago cityscape :)
moonrancher
What a spectacular view and excellent capture of the lake. I spent some time visiting an ad agency in one of those corner offices, but not facing the lake. The sunset was amazing, though, and the evening lights coming on. So many years ago and still very memorable.
mickeyrony
Beautiful catch of sight to this heights not large thing which blocks the sight like. Cheer. It is hipper brilliant ((5++)) Belle prise de vue à cette hauteurs pas grand chose qui bloque la vue comme . Bravo . C'est hipper génial ((5++))
sandra46
breathtaking view! the word spectacular is an understatement!
skipper62
Outstanding shot of a wonderful view. What is the silver, bent up beer can looking building to the left of the one under construction? Interesting looking place.
kenmo
Chicago is a city I've always wanted to visit...Awe inspiring photo...!!!
auntietk
Spectacular view! I know you guys must have had a blast!
goodoleboy
Utterly fantastic POV, depth, clarity and cubism in this awesome photograph, Bill, but I feel an attack of acrophobia coming on. That is real high, and Lake Michigan looks enormous!
junge1
Fantastic view Bill. Yes, zoom is a must!
flavia49
gorgeous panorama!!!!
Richardphotos
very impressive capture Bill. I know I loved going up in the WTC before 911. the CN tower in Toronto affords an awesome view like this also.a deceased friend of mine was one of the steel workers that help build the Sears tower
bimm3d
wonderful view, great photo!!!
MagikUnicorn
Chicago The Wind City Beautiful shot my friend...More Please
drace68
Wonderful view. Extensive marina caught my eye first thing.
lior
A so wonderful POV:a very impressive capture!
Sea_Dog
Very cool image. Well done!
tpx1
great view
lyron
Fantastic view. Excellent shot!!
Doriutz
Very beautiful view :)
bazza
Simply spectacular view... Wonderful capture.
durleybeachbum
WOW! Thankyou for sharing this! RR takes me to places I shall never see in person.
blinkings
Thanks for posting this Bill. Ive never been to Chicago.
artaddict2
Woah breathtaking view, Fantastic shot Bill!
gypsyflame
I've been to Chicago many times and have many pics from the Sears Tower....it's an amazing view and you captured it wonderfully!
pops
Amazing view and photo
jendellas
WOW Bill, a fantastic shot, almost made me feel dizzy. Thanks for bringing these lovely pics here. I would love a trip to America.
kansas
A spectacular view. Wonderful photo.
GBCalls
I like to build, yet have little interest in structures made to rise skyward, I can appreciate what it took to create these land space saving places. The photo is a great one with color and detail abound. Well done
PD154
99 floors, I am getting dizzy just imagining that :(...Great shot my friend, even if I could not look for too long!