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 (36)
beachzz
Happy--and honest---great shot!!
Faemike55
Wonderful shot! Nothing like honesty in advertising
frankie96
But he has a champagne glass...:)
blinkings
:)
JuliSonne
Cheers and rock on!!
babuci
lol...good trick to get a few bux.
bazza
He looks happy and he's honest but I do think he needs a beer handle would fit more "donations" in it lol.. cool shot Bill!!
whaleman
They are using this line all over the place!
helanker
HA! Funny how nice beggars look now a days :-) Fine v portrait :)
Meisiekind
Hehe... very inventive! I would have given him something too! Great find Bill :)
jayfar
I think he must be having a laugh. Great shot though and well seen.
cfulton
It seems to be working...! Cheers! Clive
micturn
Good to see a fresh approach. Nice capture
jmb007
un honnete homme,bonne photo!!
durleybeachbum
What a cheeky b..!
DAVER2112
Ha Ha! At least he's honest. Great shot.
Rainastorm
I like his "H" on the sign there, looks just like something I'd do. lol
alanwilliams
Why beat about the bush, get straight to the heart of the matter, and anyway he doesnt look to bad on it.
debbielove
What can you say! Straight to the point... I wonder? lol Great shot..lol Rob
auntietk
It's good to pay for the entertainment value, and for the photos! :) If one person gave him $2.00 every five minutes, and he worked a standard 2080 hours, he'd be pulling in $50,000 a year. Wouldn't it be interesting to know how well he does sitting on that bridge?? I wonder about the champagne flute, too. Perhaps it gives the impression that he's not greedy, only needs a couple of bucks, maybe a casino chip, just a little something. Still. Every little bit adds up! Fascinating photo ... you've given me loads to cogitate on!
kansas
Great shot. This guy could hock those rings and watch/bracelet to get his beer money. At least he may have been honest.
drace68
No! Cheeky, I give you, but "Heck No!"
jendellas
I like his honesty, what a smiley face he has!!!!
Sea_Dog
Great shot - a nice laugh to start off the week.
tennesseecowgirl
there is a sucker born everyday lol did I just say that.. Maybe he should add to the sign that he needs a life or perhaps a job.. I think he is grinning all the way to the bar. You sure have been getting around and traveling, sounds like you are really enjoying yourself... great to see my friend.
Kaartijer
LOL! Too much beer fattens ;) Cool find, good shot!
watapki66
Great find and street portrait!
RodS
...And a highball glass to put the money in.... God, I love it!! Too funny, Bill! I bet this guy makes more than I do! LOL!!
flavia49
fantastic shot!! Flavia & Sandra
MagikUnicorn
GOOD IDEA