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 (36)
npauling
How lovely he looks against the snow and you have caught a lovely light in this shot too.
MagikUnicorn
LOVE IT
zoren
again a great capture of this junco contrasted against the snow....
morningglory
Beautiful bird.
elfin14doaks
This is a great shot she is looking right at you. How much snow did you get??? We got 14.4 inches.
bazza
Mmmm "It is actually warmer sitting on the snow." compared to?? swimming in a frozen lake maybe. I'll take your word for it but don't think I would like to.. Beautiful capture my friend such a gorgeous female ;-P well done!!
Hubba1
Wow Bill! This is a very cool shot... very sharp and love the snow :)
goodoleboy
Great POV and nice constrasting effects in this telephoto capture of the sweet little Junco, possibly ruminating over its existence. Sort of looks like it's sitting on top of eggs to keep them warm, similar to a penguin.
Sea_Dog
Very nice. He looks perfectly happy in the snow.
auntietk
This is excellent! I love the bright background -- it focuses my eye on the detail of those lovely brown feathers, and that wonderful eye. She's checking to see what you're up to! I'm totally impressed.
Richardphotos
the birds must trust you.I seldom get close unless I have food.superb shot
beachzz
So sharp and clear--this is another of your wonderful bird shots!!
psyoshida
Beautiful! She does seem to be posing for you.
Meisiekind
Oh Bill, she is adorable! What a real cutie! I love it... the little birdie surrounded by all the snow! Most delightful! :)
jocko500
wow a lovely shot
kansas
A cute little lady. Both these shots are so nice.
danapommet
Wonderful sparkle in her eye. Super details in the feathers. Sitting or standing - still looks very cold. Dana
MrsLubner
He's adorable! So interesting, so clear and so well done.
flora-crassella
sweeeet!!!!!!!! Wonderful!!!!!
rainbows
So beautiful, Bill. It pulls on the heart strings, I hope she finds some warmth... Hugs. Diane. xx
bimm3d
cute, so cute!!!
durleybeachbum
Marvellous shot!! That little beak is quite kissable (although I'm sure it's the last thing he'd want!)
drace68
Wonderful pic.
Rainastorm
Aww...another cute post Bill. :-) Love it!
flavia49
wonderful picture!!
qrud
A wonderful photo. Very cute!!!
cfulton
Well done, Bill! Great composition! Clive
kbrog
Excellent shot!
tennesseecowgirl
She seems so happy there in the cold snow.. silly birds. :)
jendellas
She is so beautiful, I think flying would be warmes? :O)