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 (38)
nigh23
Ya just never know when a pic op will happen.......... in my case I usually dont have the camera. nice foto
kbrog
Wonderful work and capture Bill! :)
kansas
Great shot and touch-up work.
MagikUnicorn
SWEEEEEEET DUDE
Meisiekind
Oh - lucky you! Great one Bill!! :)
auntietk
Okay, this is what I was talking about! The whole thing, with only enough space to give the piece a sense of composition. And regardless of the reson for using the filters, when it comes to applying them, you ROCK! I knew this was yours when I saw the thumb, without seeing the artist's name. This is really excellent work, and I'm particularly glad to see it, since you have demonstrated everything I said yesterday! LOL! Now I'll go answer your email. :D
jendellas
He just knew you where looking for an excuse to pick up your camera, that you just happened to take to the grocery store!!!!! :o) Cute little fella.
Hendesse
Very beautiful image, looks like a painting.
flavia49
fabulous capture and work!!
frieder
cool special effects. Great job!
jocko500
did a wonderful job too
elfin14doaks
He was sitting there thinking......."Did I bring my shopping list??? Let's see, I need some bird seed, bread crumbs, and oh yes I wonder if they have live bait here I could use some nice night crawlers." LOL. Great capture.
drace68
Hee. You improved on serendipity.
kenmo
Impressive capture....
rocserum
with a wonderful watercolor effect! beautyful! RS
bazza
Lovely work on this image with the filters Bill, very well done, an great that you could get the shot.. Excellent!!
sandra46
EXCELLENT SHOT AND PERFECT POSTWORK!!!!!!
JaneEden
Oh I wish that I could remember to take my camera with me if ever I go out, which isn't often I know, but I just never have it ready. You did a great job here, for the poor little sparrow who just wanted you to take his photo, well done, hugs Jane xx
goodoleboy
Excellent capture and postwork considering the inappropriate conditions, Bill. How high was your ISO setting?
morningglory
Nice job on the sparrow. The pic looks great.
npauling
I love this little sparrow with his painted look and how lovely that he came to see you. They are such energetic little birds I find.
orig_buggy
awww soo cute!!
Hubba1
Love the paint effect on this, Awesome :)
danapommet
You are always looking Bill and the birds are always there. Fantastic postwork. Dana
durleybeachbum
PERFECTION! (in my opinion!) I just love it!
lyron
Great image!!
Rainastorm
MOST excellent Bill...very cool...cute birdie to!! :-)
flora-crassella
wonderful photo!!!
mermaid
so you groomed him nicely, Bill, what a wonderful opportunity and shot
tofi
What a little beauty! So glad you had your camera next to you... it's those "seemingly boring" moments in our lives that bring us such joy, simply by being able to look around us, and notice what shows itself to us. Lovely texture and scene! Most sweet image!