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."ÂÂ
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 (35)
lick.a.witch
...and a lovely pier it is too! Size really doesn't matter. So says I. This is beautiful. Quiet, peaceful and full of wonder. ^=^ Regards to Corey.
J5ive
Very Beautiful!!
Wolfmanw
Quite a beautiful shot it is
MagikUnicorn
M A J E S T I C___S H O T
helanker
WOW ! That is one of the most beautiful sunrices? I have seen. Sunrise yes? Gorgeous shot it is and a wonderful dedication too.
Sea_Dog
Beautiful work.
insane_machine
Fantastic capture! Love the color tones.
Meisiekind
Oh Chip - this is such a perfect gift for the birthday girl! Stunning sunset shot of your own Chicago 'sea'...
flavia49
wonderful dedication!
NefariousDrO
Beautiful shot, and a nice tribute to a wonderful birthday lady!
durleybeachbum
Superb bold beautiful compo!! Perfect for the lady!
alanwilliams
fantastically executed shot.
myshelle
one of my favourite subjects,your pic is just glorious
sandra46
awesome image, i love this beach dedi!
mistressotdark
very beautiful
Orinoor
This is so wonderful and fascinating. Living relatively close to the ocean, I admit I've never given much thought to the Great Lakes. Seeing your picture, I finally realize the immensity of the matter. The lakes where I live, you can see the other shore and in my mind, that's a lake. By my reckoning, Lake Michigan is an inland sea. It must be rather wonderous to live by an inland sea and one heck of a birthday present!
mbz2662
Wow this is really beautiful. I love how the sun is shining on the water and the end of the pier. Gorgeous. .....and, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marilyn :)
bimm3d
wonderful place!!
beachzz
Wow, Chip--this is just perfect!! Thanks so much for thinking of me!!
RodS
Beautiful photo and dedication for Marylin! Happy Birthday!!
MaraP
WOW! Gorgeous image and dedication!
kgb224
Stunning capture and dedication my friend.
faroutsider
Roar of approval from the ants and woodlice. And Marylin. And me.
SIGMAWORLD
Beautiful!
marybelgium
wonderful photo and dedi !
jac204
Beautiful shot and nice dedi to Marilyn.
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful shot, perfect for Marilyn! Happy birthday Marilyn!
aksirp
beautiful capture of sunset!
minos_6
The colour palette here is breathtaking, and the textured quality of the water looks almost like ice (although it obviously isn't!) - you've captured a beautiful tranquil mood here, which remind me of the Oia sunsets on the Greek island of Thira. Very nice dedication too!
auntietk
Superb photograph ... and you saved it for just the right occasion!