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 (44)
CoreyBlack
She looks so focused on something. Maybe that's why she's standing still. This is a very cute shot. I like the sweater too. Dogs get the coolest clothes, and it looks warm. I like this.
eekdog
she looks so cute in her sweater posed like she is. great shot, i had a 20yr old cat i had to put to sleep on jan 2nd her name was cleocatra. steve
danapommet
Who gets to put the sweater on Mandy? :>) Cute dog and wonderful capture. Dana
kbrog
Great capture of the little fidget.
Richardphotos
I love this breed of dogs.they are always so amiable.fantastic shot Bill
beachzz
Quite a pinup girl---what a cutie she is!!
lyron
Very nice capture. Wonderful picture!!
bazza
What a cutie in that sweater Bill nice capture of one of her still moments lol well done!!
blinkings
I would love to give her a big kiss. Gorgeous.
Meisiekind
OMG - now I have seen everything.... ROFLMAO!!!! How cute is that?!?!? Glad you caught Mandy in the run to take a pic of her with the gorgeous and very fashionable sweater!!! A darling image Bill!! :)))
Chipka
Oh wow...I love canine haute coture! She looks so poised and resolute as if she's plotting something, but unsure of how it's likely to compliment or clash with her attire. This is priceless.
babuci
Mandy is so cute. Almost 0 temperature...where are the little boots to keep her feet warm too....lol
Minaya
Oh, wonderful shot! She looks so beautiful!
cfulton
One front paw in the air and she would be a pointer! Very directional focus! Cheers Clive
flora-crassella
she is soooooo sweet!!!! Wonderful picture!!!!!!
durleybeachbum
I find a jacket on the Dachshund immobilises him.. She is such a star! A superb pic, well done for the final triumph!
Rainastorm
Aww...the sweater is adorable on her Bill :-) This is my sons girlfriends favorite dog breed. My little pups Renji and Ichigo love the camera but my moose of a dog Brindle would rather hide from it...lol
flavia49
fantastic capture!!
anahata.c
a wonderful shot of Mandy, it's almost as if she posed for you; and she does look like she's poised for something, checking something out, studying something. A wonderful capture. And the jacket doesn't seem to bother her, although I imagine that after a while she'll be saying, "ok, I went along with you long enough, now get this freakin' thing OFF me!" You have a way with animals, I wonder if you ever saw yourself as an animal photographer. You certainly have a feel for their expression and movements. Loving shot of a great pet. And thank you for looking at my now-defunct dog post (glad you liked it Bill!). The friend who passed was close years back; most of us hadn't seen him in some years; but when he passed, we all felt like we'd lost a brother even though we hadn't spoken to him in a long time. But my dog shot will go up again---it wasn't nearly as good as this (!) but at least I can compete with all you pet-people. First it was the camera crowd & I had no camera. Now it's the pet crowd, and i have no pet. You guys gotta cut me some slack here! Well I have to go to meet with Carl's friends, but this is a lovely way to end my session this morning. I love the shot. Mandy looks like a great pet, Bill.
drace68
A keeper=pic for the family.
tennesseecowgirl
What no layers?? lol she is adorable..
jendellas
Mandy looks so beautiful in her blue jumper, bet she is as warm as toast, in this cold weather. I think she is a secret poser :o)
M2A
Cute little doggy.
__Selene
Such a cute dog :) Lovely shot <3
JaneEden
Oh Mandy how cute you look in your very smart jumper, and what a model she decided to be to show it off too Bill. Great capture!! hugs Jane xx
sandra46
Mandy is a really beautiful lady! and i also like her dress (suit?), I want one for me too! ;-D here after days of rain it looks it's going to get worse...:-(
jocko500
wonderful shot
goodoleboy
Oh Mandy, well you came and you gave without taking But I sent you away Oh Mandy, Well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking And I need you today Oh Mandy.... That would be around 32-degrees fahrenheit, I believe. Fine POV employed in this crisp and well contrasted shot of your doggie, all pretty and warmly attired in the midst of this frigid weather, Bill.
npauling
I love Mandy's very cute jumper which really suits her. She is a real cutie and I love how she has been bred to resist photographers. LOL. Such an adorable capture.
kansas
She is adorable and so is this photo. Love the sweater too.