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 (43)
blinkings
Wow Bill for it's age it still looks so incredibly modern and stealthy.
auntietk
I really like the way this turned out! What you did to the background gives it sort of a blueprint look that retains the atmosphere but makes the plane really pop. Excellent postwork!
prutzworks
great shot and postwork
Faemike55
Great photo and postwork on this! I've always been fascinated by this plane.
flavia49
magnificent work!
beatoangelico
awesome capture and excellent postwork....Nice image..Bravissimo..!!!
cfulton
I do like this Bill, something different to make it stand out! Clive
kenmo
Impressive airplane and photo... Reminds me of the Avro flying saucer...
babuci
Great work Bill. I have a feeeling I am looking into the future and see some super craft (well kind of it is...lol) The angle is cool.
brycek
Turned out great..nicely done!!
MrsRatbag
Looks very futuristic! You did well with your postworkings here!
RodS
I love the way you did the postwork on this, Bill. It really makes the Blackbird stand out - and stand out it should. Truly a classic aircraft. It's maximum capablities are still classified to this day, as I understand it.
drace68
Superb photo and postwork. Wiki has a treasure trove of data - search "Lockheed Blackbird."
Sea_Dog
Great work - you really emphasize the plane's lines with this post work. Well done.
npauling
You have really made this into a wonderful image and the plane really stands out.
jocko500
looking wonderful
danapommet
Amazing post work Bill. This baby replaced the U-2 if I remember correctly. A monster of a plane. Love the POV especially on that engine. Dana
bimm3d
wonderful composition!!!
MrsLubner
At this pov and with the postwork it brings to mind an alien ship. Stunning!
alessimarco
Amazing ship and great photo!
lyron
Excellent work!!
bazza
Very lovely capture and super post work on this one Bill. I like what you have done.. excellent!
jayfar
Wonderful image you have created Bill.
durleybeachbum
Lockheed's Top Secret Skunk Works! What a great name for a workplace..shame you couldn't tell anyone the name! It is a very pretty object fo sure!
helanker
That is such a beautiful work you have done. It looks superb.
Hubert
Wonderful presentation!!
sharky_
Super fast.... Wonderful work. Aloha
Emil-arts
Good to see you've been bitten Bill. Excellent postwork really makes this stand out. Hard to believe this has been operational since 66 as it still looks modern and stunning today.
DAVER2112
My favorite plane. Excellent capture and postwork. :)
debbielove
A very cool blue effect, Bill.. Like how its worked out.. Never would have noticed the pitot tube if you hadn't of said anything, but hey! Still a great job.. Will try and get a shot of Duxfords SR-71 on Saturday.. lol Have a groovy day.. Rob