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 (27)
blinkings
You could have said the wave was huge but you 'accidentally' used you tilt-shift lens instead of your prime! Actually I love the waters edge and rock pools. There are always baby crabs under the rocks.
beachzz
I don't know, Bill, there might be some mini surfers there somewhere!! Nice shot!!
lyron
Nice shot!!
auntietk
I love the clarity of the water. Rocks, sea grass, waves (no matter how small), bubbles ... it's all fascinating and mesmerizing to watch. Great image!
jayfar
Nice shot Bill, almost a map of the UK there in the foam!!!
bazza
Great surfers shot Bill, lol well done!!
durleybeachbum
I can see a face where Jeff sees the UK, (why is that not surprising?)
flavia49
splendid shot!!
Faemike55
Wonderful capture, Bill Love the clarity of thw water
helanker
Water is always a beautiful subject for a photo, this included. A lovely shot.
jendellas
lovely clear water, see what you mean, maybe not enough surf :o)
Richardphotos
the water is still clear not like Galveston
MrsRatbag
Excellent capture, I love the little lines of light refracted on the bottom through the water!
Meisiekind
Pretty cool mini wave and the clarity of the water is wonderful! Can't wait to see that for myself!!! straight face
debbielove
Lovely shot Bill, one of my fave things to do on a beach! And that really IS clear water! Good one mate! Rob
jocko500
very wonderful
sandra46
quite superb!
awjay
seeing things in water...tooooo much Christmas spirit me thinks
jmb007
bonne image!
RodS
Nice, Bill, makes me want to just go dip my toe in it! Might be a tad cool this time of year, though! Lovely close-up, my friend!
jeroni
Very nice shot and colour contrast
anahata.c
lol, maybe an ant would surf this wave: To him, this would be a major event! Very nice shot of the shallows of a body of water, the wave is captured with real clarity, and all that underwater detail is beautiful & clear. As is the grass & the bubbles on the surface. You even got a little reflection in the left (that blue in the corner). Simple shot, made complex by your detail & close study. Very thoughtful, Bill. You see this on Lake Michigan too, only away from the city. (When the Lake isn't agitated...Tara would've seen this when she was here last fall...)
goodoleboy
Wow, shallow is an understatement in describing this extremely miniature tsunami, Bill. One can easily see the cool textures through the clear water in this shot. Nicely done.
kbrog
You'll need a little tiny surfboard and small turtle. ;)
cfulton
I hope that you took your shoes and socks off and waded a bit, Bill... Oh wait, I am the one with a sheen of perspiration at 38°C! Less appealing to you I am sure! Clive
MagikUnicorn
Sweet shot of nature
Blush
Excellent capture Title too Hugs Susna~