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 (32)
MrsRatbag
Wow, bare toes and all...it reminds me of when I was living in the Twin Cities, and that point in late winter/early spring when the temperatures climbed to anything above zero. Off would come the coats, and some people would be out in shorts, doing their walking or running or biking routines around the lakes without proper (to the rest of the world) outer clothing. I remember because my coat would come off too. There's a thing that happens when you spend many weeks in below-zero temperatures, your interior thermostat gets reset, and anything warmer than than becomes almost unbearable. Warm. I never understood it until I experienced it myself. Seems almost unthinkable now!
ToniDunlap
Warmth!!! I know it makes my life happier. I like the bare toes too! lol Great as usual Chipka!
kgb224
Outstanding capture and post work my friend.
CoreyBlack
Yes, I recoginize this type of creature. And it is definity spring in Chicago. Whether the weather stays warm or not-and it probably wont because Chicago is such a capricious place, it is none the less spring. Nice bit of post work to brighten up a station I know only too well.
danapommet
Not only sandals but bare feet in those sandals. Sweet ninja shot Chip. Dana
tennesseecowgirl
Great image and postwork on this one.
watapki66
Wonderful shot!
auntietk
Our local insurance company has a string of ads where they describe some of the different sorts of people who live here. One is "50-degree-shirt's-off guy" and boy, is THAT the truth! Another type is "sandals-and-socks guy." I can SO relate to your image! Life in a northern town, huh?
beachzz
You mean they don't wear flop flops all year round? How odd!!! Guess I might have frozen footsies if I lived there for long!!
MrsLubner
I gotta tell you, I love your postwork. You have to give me some hints on how you do this!
zulaan
Fantastic artwork !
helanker
Nobody can discribe a situation or an atmosphere as you can. YOu always make me smile. And the image is awesone.
durleybeachbum
I for one am suffering from interseasonal clothing disorder. Furlined slipper boots first thing in the morning, walking boots by coffee, flipflops by mid afternoon. But then I live in England, the source of the Cardigan!
minos_6
Excellent post work as usual - I really like the way the sandal man stands out from the colour-muted background, depicting the arrival of spring. Very nice work indeed!
jmb007
bonne photo!!
0rest4wicked
Growing up in New England you would see these ceatures as well. It was said they were ill, it was called spring fever! Think the candid shot is great, but I have to say the postwork makes the shot.
bmac62
Well, here to stay into late September or early October if you are lucky. Hey, that's five months of sandal wearing time. Not bad. BTW, off track, but I googled for the sunniest cities in the USA earlier and by happenstance came across a list of the 10 windiest cities too. Chicago wasn't on that list. What's up with that? Anyway, Chip...both your photo and narrative are highly descriptive...great read for the start of my day.
flavia49
fantastic capture and postwork!! Fantastic springtime mood!
Sepiasiren
wonderful treatment, mood and capture!
faroutsider
Another character of great character steps from the shadows in front of our lens. Excellent shot. (We're heading into closed-shoe weather...)
MagikUnicorn
EXCELLENT
sandra46
i like the evocative mood of the picture, as if the guy was reading the program of a theater event and was pondering whether to go to work or to the theater... as if he's seen his car coming in and decided he's going to miss it.
Hubba1
Very cool effect and feel! I love this :)
Meisiekind
Oh what a wonderful image Chip and I love the digifiddle!! So sandals in spring eh? It reminds me when us "inlanders" go on holiday to the coast - even in July which is mid-winter here. We always swim in the ocean - whether the water temp is 14C or 24C... So, almost like your sandal guy, if you see people in the ocean swimming in July, you just KNOW that they are "inlanders"... hehe... People are so predictable!
mickeyrony
Beautiful work on this my friend. Cheer and mile mercius. A mercy special for your visit ((5++)) Beau travail sur ce mon ami . Bravo et mile mercius . Un merci spécial pour ta visite((5++))
romanceworks
Great shot. Yes, the sandals are very telling. I wear them, too, and we still have snow. But I don't care if my toes get cold - it makes me feel like Spring is here. CC
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
lucindawind
wonderful shot !
aksirp
wen men are naked feet in sandales, they have no more socks or shoes - or rather springtime is near! love the composition of picture and the postwork, just great!
moochagoo
Such a good mood with an excellent postwork and composition