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 (38)
jayfar
A beautiful looking aircraft, well captured Bill.
helanker
WOW That was so well done, Bill, that you could catch the propeller in that way. What a cute little plane :)
cv1
GREAT FIND!!! GREAT CAPTURE!
durleybeachbum
It's like a pretty toy!
lyron
Beautiful plane!!!
cfulton
A great looking craft, Bill. Well done, Clive
DAVER2112
Superb capture! :)
Rainastorm
Olidie but a goodie hey Bill? It looks either quite warm there or it wants to rain..love the colors in this image.
shayhurs
I'd love to be doing that at 80 myself...
flavia49
fantastic image!!
kbrog
Nice old bird! :) Last time I was up in something like that I was 8 years old. My uncle took up me and my brother, he had a cow field behind the barn he kept it in and it was a bit short. LOL! Just missed the tree tops taking off and couldn't stop on landing till you reached the barn. :) Excellent capture!
sandra46
fascinating plane!
JaneEden
I simply love the old planes they had so much character don't your think? Fabulous shot as always, hugs Jane xx p.s. I know .... you don't see me such a lot, but hey I am back now and enjoying your gallery, so thanks for that Bill x
jmb007
bel appareil!!
Faemike55
Wonderful capture, Bill!
Blush
Great capture Hugs Susan~
goodoleboy
Cool POV and high contrast in this fine foto, Bill. I'm well past 80, and even if I was an airplane I would think twice about flying and zooming about, unless I was closely checked out and maintained with unparalleled expertise.
Emil-arts
LOL I did think you were talking about the pilot. This got me thinking about the comparison with cars and how things were built to last back then unlike today's throw away society. A stunner Bill.
MrsRatbag
It's a cute little plane, and I'm sure it's in great shape, but I still wouldn't get into it :) Wonderful shot!
bazza
Ummm No i don't think I will be soaring like a old plane when I hit 80.. probably moving more like a snail lol though I hope not..
Charberry
Absolutely wonderful.
npauling
Can't see me looking this good.
psyoshida
A beauty! I wouldn't mind having a ride in that. Wonderful shot.
jocko500
wow this is super cool . looks good for 80 years old
beachzz
Sweet little plane, bet it would be FUN to fly in one!!
tennesseecowgirl
Cool little plane,, doesn't look a day over 21 to me... :)
Osper
Well........I'll let you know in a few years! :)
MrsLubner
Honey, I wouldn't do this at 50! :-) Great shot of this plane. I see similar ones nearby at our smaller airport. They are a thrill to watch.
sharky_
I guess this is where the name "Back Seat Driver" comes from? Just kidding. Excellent capture of this famous plane. Aloha
Kaartijer
Now that's a very well maintained bird... great shot, Bill