Greetings to the people of Earth.
I've always wanted to say that! Now that I did, I can now get on with other things.
I'm a science fiction writer (not famous yet) born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I've lived in the Czech Republic and Germany, and though I am currently back in Chicago, much of my heart remains in the Czech Republic. Maybe it's the beer. Or the bread. I hope to live in Moscow soon, as a big portion of my heart already resides there. I've had an interest in science fiction since an early age and will probably maintain that interest for the rest of my life. I love SF, and anything else that embraces the spirit of discovery...or anything that chafes against the arbitrary boundaries of "conformity."Â
I discovered Renderosity a couple of years back when I was browsing the internet, looking for cool images to spark my imagination during a period of writer's block. It wasn't a serious block, but I needed something to make me ask the sorts of questions that I always ask before settling down to craft a short story or novella. Since that time, I've written quite a lot and I've begun to post photographs and other visual works that I created here...partially because I love the Renderosity community in general, and partially because the images and text-snippets that I have contributed here are something of an ongoing journal. I'm incredibly lazy when it comes to journal keeping, and so posting picures of particular significance actually helps me to remember the things I want to remembe, without having to eat into my fiction writing time by writing non fiction. Well, at least that's my excuse and I am sticking with it.
I entered into the field of photography totally by accident; I'd always been interested in capturing small stories, but it wasn't until my journey to Europe that I began to consciously seek out tableaus that imply stories in progress. As a result of that, my writing is growing in unexpected directions, and I look forward to becoming more and more active here, and in other artistic/publishing fields.
For those looking at my gallery, enjoy it and feel free to leave comments and sitemail! Good day to all!
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Comments (35)
mbz2662
Oh, I really like this one.. I had to look for the wanderer. Super work Chip... Now I better go do my work in the kitchen.. lol.
beachzz
This reminds me a lot of "Earth Abides"--the way the few survive, building a new world. Love the foto, and how he fades into the background.
lior
So spendid!
helanker
Excellent again. Beautiful Image and the words as usual interesting reading.
durleybeachbum
A paricularly superb image today..very evocative! I need 48 hour days to get enough reading in. Sometimes yours is the only work I read all day, so it's just as well it's so good!
prutzworks
cool composition and color treatment
faroutsider
Great image to accompany your excellent text. Bleak but strangely satisfying. I enjoyed the completion of the Dune saga - now I must look out for Dhalgren...
blinkings
OK so I am going to point out the bleeding obvious and say that the angles are what makes this photo so nice IMHO!
njb2000
Nice low camera angle!
zulaan
Perfect and dynamic composition ! Beautiful artwork dear friend !
flavia49
magnificent work!!
auntietk
Great image! The low angle is perfect for your story. Nicely moody, yet theres an undertone of normalcy, which is pretty weird if you think about it for too long. Great writing and image!
MrsLubner
Dare I say "earthy"? Great feeling with strong lighting, composition and pov all coming together perfectly.
MrsRatbag
Wonderful work in all ways, Chip; can't type well enough with one hand to get into my speculation on your influences, but I understand!
Sea_Dog
I really like this image because it seems like a new avenue for your creativity - a complement to your gritty urban creations - different, but somehow connected. Great stuff, Chip.
flora-crassella
GREAT picture!!!!!
marybelgium
wonderful work !
kgb224
Outstanding capture and story my friend.
sandra46
SPLENDID !!! GREAT IMAGE!!! I LIKE THE VISIONARY QUALITY OF THE MOOD
watapki66
Wonderful story and image!
blondeblurr
First of all, let me congratulate you on another place & win in LWITG #8, well deserved, with photo and story... This is a very intriguing photo, with your recently winning trademark of sepia colour and design; it seems like an up-hill battle for this wanderer...but it's not all what it seems to be, even your trick of the little tilt of the photo, to give an even bigger illusion of struggle, fine manipulation. Top notch work BB
KatesFriend
I'm glad to hear that Canada has so far been spared. Perhaps the eternal vigil of the CBC is what Val listens to. I can well imagine the announcers on 'The World At Six' urgently but not with panic describing the strange events that transpire just to the south of our so far un-breached but seemingly frail and easily penetrable boarders. Later, on 'As It Happens', journalists continue to speculate on the cause and nature of 'the event' and worry about when (not if) these things will venture into our homeland. Maybe even the voice of a now all too rare caller or EMail from the troubled zones makes its way on air telling strange and disturbing tales. WOW! I'm getting caught up in this story. The atmosphere is what strikes me so hard and pulls me in.
alessimarco
I love this departure from the urban scene! A nice change of pace! Great work!
Kaartijer
Just been there two days ago, had snow showers all the way from Sheboygan to Rockford, IL... it was really bad between Milwaukee and Beloit... the strong winds while crossing the prairie in ILL... Excellent shot here, a very good composition!
Eresther
Excellent shot!
jac204
Great point of view and lighting effects.
wysiwig
Very striking and stark. Once again the words and image mate perfectly.
BertDes
Wonderful image.
Roxam
striking image, stark and moody--very fine illustration to your prose, fine post-work
romanceworks
A fascinating read that goes well with your graphic. You have mastered the fine art of detail, the little things, the big things, that make a story so believable and engaging. CC