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 (40)
Rainastorm
Its not a total blurr-out reflection so yeah I think you made the right choice to leave it in the picture, nice work Bill...so Very glad you had such an awesome time!! Looking forward to seeing many more of the memories!:-)
beachzz
That's our Tara all right--what a great shot of her, Bill, right down to, yes, the reflections in her glasses!!
tstray1
Its a beautiful shot, glad you left it unchanged!!!
durleybeachbum
Well this goes straight into my 'people' file..along with hers of you! Wonderful!
DAVER2112
I know her. Great portrait.
helanker
OHHH !!! Wonderful Portrait of a lady with a lovely warm smile and I like the reflections too. You did it beautifully.
sharky_
A great photographer indeed.... Aloha
RodS
Lovely portrait of Tara, Bill. I agree - the reflections add to the image. Can't wait to see your photos from WA. That's beautiful country. Welcome back to the arctic :-D We must get together and talk photography over coffee one of these days!
cfulton
Thanks Bill, great to put a face to the smiles lots get here on RR. Thanks again, Clive
flavia49
magnificent portrait!!
jendellas
Fabulous portrait pic Bill, glad you both had a great time!!!!
kbrog
Excellent portrait capture! The refections give a hint of where her attention is.
dbrv6
Excellent portrait pictures. The light/reflection off her glasses gives a great deal of interest as noted.
flora-crassella
very nice portrait!
kansas
Great portrait. Will be looking forward to all the pics of the NW.
sandra46
SPECTACULAR PORTRAIT
bazza
Lovely shot of Tara Bill, I agree that the reflection looks great, glad you left it in.. Nice capture and look forward to the other shots you took while away..
elfin14doaks
Totally Tara! Great shot Bill, you captured her so well.
drace68
Good pic and memory of your guide.
Foto-Arte
Very nice shot!
jocko500
look like she haveing fun here
npauling
I agree, the reflections give the capture an extra sparkle. A lovely shot of Tara.
Richardphotos
outstanding portrait Bill.it is nice to meet people we converse almost each day
watapki66
Wonderful natural portrait!
MagikUnicorn
Great SmIlE
auntietk
This is a nice portrait, my friend! Thank you! :)
lyron
Wonderful portrait!!
blinkings
Great shot. I bet she was thinking 'Oh I know EXACTLY where this is going to turn up'!
Chipka
I know this face and that expression, and the laughter that usually comes somewhere around the beginning or the completion of that particular look. Either that, or a comment about Persian food! This is a favorite for sure! I love everything about this image, particularly the human warmth that just wafts from it. This is a wonderfully intimate glimpse at a good friend to a whole lot of people here. This is superb work!
Meisiekind
There's my Tara!!! Yay!!!!! Wonderful portrait Bill!!! I am so delighted to hear that you guys had such a great time! :)