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 (37)
bimm3d
wonderful image!!
Faemike55
Great trick!
NitraLing
Cool!!!!!!!
MrsLubner
This manipulation is really stellar work. Fun and yet filled with interest.
Abdel-Fattah
nice !!
lyron
Wonderful composition!!
bazza
Well done Bill, nice work on this one!!
whaleman
Too funny!
helanker
LOL ! We hope not :-) Beautiful Photo Manipulation :-D
beachzz
Whew--thought I was gonna have to get my swimsuit to wander around there--great postwork!!
durleybeachbum
Looks like a fun place to have a little row!
blinkings
Cézanne could do a nice water colour! He would have loved this!
jayfar
Clever stuff Bill, it took some scrutiny to see what you have confessed to!!
Mondwin
Fantastic image!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
jendellas
Great idea Bill, superb image!!!!
DAVER2112
Love those columns and the postwork is fantastic. :)
auntietk
I just love the dark reflections in the water, and the time you spent on that water-over-the-frame effect was totally worth it. :) This makes me want to go back there!
debbielove
That's really cool work Bill.. As I scolled down I thought it was real! lol Great just and brilliant lighting.. Well done. Rob
thecytron
Nicely put together!
flavia49
:-D!!! fantastic work!!!
MrsRatbag
Fun with Filters!!! Great result, well done!
alanwilliams
Clever stuff bill, had me fooled
tennesseecowgirl
Outstanding shot Bill.
flora-crassella
cool picture!!!!
hipps13
I like the water brings the smiles warm hugs, Linda
sandra46
super cool, outstanding, gorgeous
Blush
Great presentation Love it Hugs Susan~
Rainastorm
Ohhh good to know, we'd have folks asking how much for boat rides thru and back:-) Wonderful idea and work Bill!!
goodoleboy
What, no flotsam and jetsam? Excellent use of the flood filter in this shot, Bill. Thanks for reminding me I should get back to my own flood dabbling. I like the overall ambiance and the ornate gold sculpture at the top of the columns.
jmb007
bonne photo!!