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 (42)
flavia49
gorgeous seascape!!! fantastic mood!
beachzz
I wonder if he's related to Denise's bird??? Great shot of both the bird and the ferry on it way!!
MagikUnicorn
Awesome capture my friend
Faemike55
I've heard of Polecats but polebirds? Great dual capture
Bossie_Boots
What an amazing view superb work hugs lou x
lyron
Fantastic capture!!
jmb007
belle photo!!
durleybeachbum
All so still! A super compo.
frankie96
And a big boat...and a nice scenic image...
kenmo
I love this composition... There's a sense of drama and a story to be told....
sandra46
spectacular landscape, superb image!! i remember that ferry!
jocko500
I see the bird. a love lay of the land here
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful capture of this classic Northwest scene! I can't tell what kind of bird, is it a gull? I do love the beach in that area, so much to see... :)
bazza
Hey thats its nest on the top of that pole.. Nice scenic shot Bill superb...
Erestorfan
Nice capture! I would LOVE to visit that part of the country someday. It looks just beautiful.
RodS
Beautiful capture, Bill! Spectacular clouds, and scenery! Great shot!
kbrog
Great scenic capture! Really like the clouds.
watapki66
Wonderful scene!
jendellas
Awesome scene, something still & haunting about it!!!!
Jennyfnf
A peaceful scene. I enjoyed looking at it.
MrsLubner
I have always wanted to witness this for myself. The bird has one up on me. :-)
hipps13
Oh, WOW I missed the ferry this is so cool brings back a memory with many thoughts wonderful capture warm hugs, Linda
blinkings
Very pleasing to the eye Bill.
Meisiekind
What a beautiful scene! The compo is just great and you have achieved lovely balance with the bird on the pole and the ferry! Bravo dear friend! :)
helanker
HA, Look at that. The bird has found a good place to rest and have a good view all over the place. A very lovely shot.
BertDes
Fantastic view.
drace68
Dramatic sky. Which way is the ferry going? The rake of the fidley (smokestack housing) confuses me. And wake is not apparent in the image.
Rainastorm
Favorite part of this image? The clouds...incredibly awesome! Been ages since I've been on a Ferry...woah. lol
cfulton
It is amazing how the eye finds the bird on the pole, the title, then jumps to the ferry. The rest is very pleasing, the eye returning to the pole and the ferry. Great composition, Bill! Clive
debbielove
Very cool shot Bill.. First thing I noticed (coz it's me!..lol) was of course, the Ferry! Neat! If it moves and has an engine, I'm interested! lol Great view though, has to be said... And that bird does seem to have gotten the best spot! Rob..