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 (31)
Faemike55
Meow!!! Great POV of the big Cat
Kaartijer
Never been there... yet! Excellent shot, good angle!
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
LovelyPoetess
Wow, neat shot! Have fun, hope you brought your walking shoes, everything there looks closer than it is. Looking forward to seeing what else you shoot. : )
danapommet
WOW!!! The new lion. Super contrast from this POV. I'll have to dig around and find a shot of the original lion. If the desk top computer and scanner come back out - then the photo of my work space, posted a few nights ago, becomes void. Dana
bazza
Nice capture of this lion Bill, superb!!
watapki66
Very nice shot and perspective!
drace68
Gr-rowl. A different world out there Bill. Take lots of pics.
kansas
Great shot.
auntietk
What a great shot! You have a wonderful sense of composition. I love the perspective - it lends such a sense of drama and power - fantastic!
RodS
NIIIICE capture, Bill! He really looks imposing - great contrast and excellent shadow detail. You nailed this one! Can't wait to see more Vegas photos. I understand there's a place about 90 miles north of Vegas where you might get a few good aircraft photos - or other flying....things. LOL!
TallPockets
TERRIFIC shot! I just got my first H.D./High Definiton t.v. last summer with my DIRECTV package. I get HD NET package. One of the H.D. Channels is MGM/United Artists. It's AMAZING to see their 90 year HISTORY of MOVIES in 1080i H.D.! ENJOY your trip!
lyron
Wonderful image!!!
helanker
What a beautiful Lion. A different style, that we use to see. Have a great time with the family. :-)
ledwolorz
Fantastic photo.
durleybeachbum
Quite stunning! My brother and 3 others fly to Vegas soon for the start of a cruise.
wjames
Wonderful capture.
flavia49
Majestic picture!!
debbielove
Oh look! Blue skies! lol It does so help... Really brings out a picture and makes this look great.. Wouldn't have the same effect against grey! Don't you think... lol Enjoy yourself Bill... Rob
Rainastorm
Hey Bill glad your having fun there!! Yeppers, Rob is right...blue skies help a picture!! GREAT shot! Cool POV.
MrsRatbag
Great POV & shot. I hope you left your wallet home, they have many devious ways to relieve you of any possible excess cash in that place!
jendellas
Bill this is amazing, looking forward to the pics. Hope you enjoy the wedding!!!!
flora-crassella
Great shot!!!!
sandra46
fantastic great image!!!!
goodoleboy
I was wondering what had happened to you! Now I know....you're galavanting around Sin City, and having the time of your life. Obama says people shouldn't go there, and to save their money. That's why the mayor of Las Vegas has snubbed him. That said, a super stellar POV used to capture the fantastic clarity, color, light and shadow contrast in this splendid shot, Bill. The best depiction of the MGM mascot I've ever seen.
npauling
How proud and regal he looks in this lovely capture. Have a happy holiday and wedding.
beachzz
You give this guy great presence and power here--great shot!!
Chipka
I'll always have a fondness for cats (even the ones that could conceivably eat me) and so this shot is a fantastic one. I love the POV and the clarity is astounding. More wonderful work, and as we're getting snow it's great to see a warm place with a sky that comes in a color other than gray. This rocks.
cfulton
The light and shadows are wonderful. Well done, Clive
myrrhluz
Beautiful shot! I love the light, shadows and angles, especially on his face and mane! Excellent capture!