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 (40)
MaraP
This is a perfect image for autumn mood! Excellenr close-up!
blinkings
The colours in nature are superb Bill. Weather it be in leaves or butterflies or fish...incredible.
bazza
Lovely fall colours well done Bill, nice water droplets on this one too!!
Blush
Awesome capture Good news No new signs of cancer I am so tickled if I wasn't tired would dance a jig LOL Just now getting sick from the chemo.... Fall has finally hit Ky...I got on my heat tonight I am froze and it's not even winter yet Hugs Susan~
aksirp
beautiful in color and you just find the right moment for the drop!
jayfar
Well done Bill, a lovely simple image.
beachzz
got me, i was SO sure this was gonna be a cup of coffee!! lol but a gorgeous shot anyway!!
durleybeachbum
A stunner!
Liam.
Wonderful capture. I love these
babuci
Striking red color againts the soft green. The dropp is a great bonus.
helanker
Gorgeous red leaf indeed. That is one of the reasons that I love autumn. Such a lovely shot.
prutzworks
an awsome droplets shot, like the vibrant red of te leaf as well
drace68
Super presentation, I, too, expected coffee.
DAVER2112
This just couldn't be more perfect. Excellent composition. :)
flavia49
wonderful shot!
debbielove
Bill, this is a wonderful close up shot.. Excellent detailing! Well taken.. Rob
MrsRatbag
Very lovely, and let there be ever more of these! Well done!
MrsLubner
I can't help but sit and watch and wait for this drop to fall...apparently it isn't going to do that. LOL Wonderful shot.
jared99
Very nice -- simple and beautiful.
auntietk
Excellent color, detail, composition, dof ... this is outstanding! I love it when you branch out. (Leaf out??) :P
Richardphotos
outstanding macro
tennesseecowgirl
brilliant...
Faemike55
Great idea, Bill Looks wonderful
jendellas
Great capture, love the colour, Autumn is a lovely season!!!
kbrog
Beautiful contrast between the leaf and background, really says autumn rain! :)
danapommet
Beautiful rich red color and sweet catching that drop. I don't drive in Boston anymore - not worth my life - plus the outrageous parking fees. I drive to one of the outlying subway stations. Dana
kansas
Super photo. Excellent definition.
Meisiekind
Most wonderful Bill.... I can't believe you guys are in the fall already!!
Digitaleagle
Simple and beautiful, always a nice touch to add a water droplet, excellent!
kenmo
Top notch....!!!!!