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 (23)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
Sepiasiren
love the deep red and coal blacks...moving work
helanker
Again you amaze me of the way you think. I just LUV, when you are giving your imagination free reins like that. You give us so many fascinating thoughts. Its the same as if you shared a fantastic image. I sit here with a dumb smile on my face :) This could be subject to a new story. OH and I was almost forgetting to tell you, how I love this beautiful image too.
alanwilliams
A beautiful image and your reading of it lends another kind of beauty.
prutzworks
cool burning sky shot
lick.a.witch
What is magic about your words is your ability - whether you realise it or not - to make folks that read them, ponder! That, Chip, is a rare gift. The image is superb. The words thought provoking. Now I shall go ponder... ^=^ Regards to Corey.
durleybeachbum
Excellent ponderings!! And a lovely sky.
rockstrider
Beautiful sky colours!
MrsRatbag
A fertile and fascinating mind, Chip; I love to read your ponderings!
Orinoor
Both observant and intriguing, good companions for the early morning coffee.
Sea_Dog
Well done. As usual I'm amazed by your ability to blend the visual with a state of mind in an captivating narrative.
sandra46
outstanding image, a really beautiful work!
flavia49
after the meteor!! splendid capture and text!!
myrrhluz
"I saw the shapes of the clouds pictured here, and thought of them as the planet Earth’s passing thoughts. I saw them as abstractions flashing through the planetary mind." What a fascinating thought. No, I don't believe in a planet-mind, but sometimes it's hard not to FEEL that the Earth is alive and trying to communicate, even if you don't really think so. Beautiful image! If these are the thoughts of the Earth, I'd say she is troubled.
jac204
Very nice picture and message.
RodS Online Now!
A beautiful photo, and very thought-provoking narrative, Chip. I love reading your words, my friend, as much as I enjoy your photos.
MagikUnicorn
Beauty of night spirit :)
beachzz
Having been here in southern California for nearly a month, I know exactly what you're saying. I can feel the earth speak to me, I'm surrounded by concrete and steel and things hard and unyielding. Yet, still I hear her, whispering about her beauty and all she has to offer. All you have to do is look, listen and you'll know. You always do this, open my eyes and my mind with your words and your fotos.
minos_6
Your musings made me think of Gaia. You have a very interesting take on our dependence on the planet we call home. It can be a volatile and frightening place too, however peaceful it may look from space in all those famous NASA images. Your capture is superb. It's easy to look at the complexity of these cloud formations and imagine some form of planetary intelligence. Stunning image, and compelling ideas. I'm constantly amazed by the diversity of subject matters in your thoughts.
danapommet
Beautiful sunset capture Chip but, if I can steal a word from Denise’s comment, it is your ponderings that will stay with me. I used to visit a place in upstate Maine called Brownville Junction. To lay in a field and look into a sky covered with more stars than any other place I had been (no light pollution that far north). To sum it up as “the silence was deafening”. Mother Nature at her finest. Dana
lucindawind
beautiful image and story
KateBlack10
Really beautiful Chip - great pic
nikolais
drifting phrases...this is what I often think about the clouds at sunset.. too bad the language is unknown