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 (34)
durleybeachbum
Clever stuff! She looks so alert and pretty in red!
cfulton
I like this, Bill! You were pulled in... by a red lead! Clive
billcody
Sometimes the "normal" things are the best - the unspectacular. Things like this: A dog, exploring the world! The B/W effect and the red collar is great! Have a nice weekend!
jayfar
Beautiful dog on black and white.
bazza
Very lovely shot of Mandy taking you for a walk on the beach Bill, lol
helanker
OH there is little Mandy. She is such a sweet little lady :-) Excellent capture and postwork :-) (THanks for the link to the piper´s music. Loved it)
bimm3d
so cute!!
blinkings
Very cute.
awjay
lovely color pop
Mondwin
Adorable creature my friend!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
debbielove
Hello Mandy! Super postwork playing Bill, well done with this! Impressed.. Rob
flavia49
adorable!!
Faemike55
Fantastic photo and postwork
kansas
Cute. I wonder what she is thinking.
MrsRatbag
She's so perky and alert! Love the colour pop!
jendellas
I love what you have done with Mandy's pic, she looks lovely in her red collar& lead. Did she venture in?
auntietk
This is great! Your use of selective coloring and the point of view makes it totally immaterial that she won't look at the camera. LOL! Maybe I'll do up that shot of her peeking out from behind your leg as a sort of companion piece to this. You inspire me!
RodS
Bill, this is nothing short of brilliant! I've always loved a good B&W image with just one splash of color - it can be riveting, and this image is certainly that. The red leash and color just pulls you in and takes the eye right to the subject - Mandy. Most excellent, my friend!
Meisiekind
Perfect use of selective coloring Bill! I can't wait to meet Mandy personally! :)
mariogiannecchini
Splendid postwork ! Beautiful tones B&W !
makron
Preciosa imagen. Buen detalle en rojo el de la correa del perro. Muy bien, me encanta esta foto.
sandra46
GREAT TO SEE!
jocko500
he sees something for sure. wonderful use of color
zoren
this is great, nice work!
npauling
A beautiful capture of your little friend and I love how you have his red lead and collar too. Great contrasts.
goodoleboy
Title the name of the depressing 1959 movie starring Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Anthony Perkins and Fred Astaire. Google it. Stellar clarity, contrast, detail and textures in this pic of Mandy, Bill.
babuci
Cute and so alert, but I guess on the beach everything is so interesting every time. Love the selective coloring.
rainbows
Great contrasts with the selective colouring, Bill. Wonderful shot of Mandy. Hugs for you all. Di. xx
tennesseecowgirl
Sweet.. love the color selection on this one.
Blush
Great image Hugs susan~