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 (26)
psyoshida
How extraordinarily beautiful, both the picture and the storytelling. Excellent work.
MrsRatbag
I agree, a lovely little tale and marvelous image!
VEDES
A LIGHTING RED FLOWER LOOK LIKE TO ME .VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KateBlack10
Positively beautiful Chip! Really nice work!
lwperkins
Well, onions do have a lot of layers;) Love the reds--this one does look very flower-like!
sandra46
SUPERTERRIFIC!!!!!
flavia49
what a light!! fantastic series!
stolta
Great work!!!!!!!!!!!!
Orinoor
It takes a beautiful mind to see so much in an onion skin. This is a beautiful tale and picture.
RodS
Ooooo! Red, red, red! I love it!
mgtcs
Splendid picture and story my friend, superb abstract here, amazing red tones and lighting! Well done!
SSoffia
Wonderful series I love red this effect in the role of the onion! Light fabulous!!!!
kgb224
Another outstanding capture of your dry onion skin series my friend.
lick.a.witch
I'm not certain I shall ever be able to cook another onion! 'Twould seem like sacrilage! ^-^ Beautiful image. Wonderful tale, full of warmth and understanding and fabulously descriptive scenes.
auntietk
Blinks Dragon heart. Well, of course it is. My friend, you never cease to amaze me. This is so richly creative, both as part of a photographic series, and as a tale of other people on other worlds who value onion skins. My life is so much richer for having you in it, dear one!
durleybeachbum
Magical! I really enjoyed the tale, and this photo is sumptuous,
bimm3d
great details and wonderful photo!!
beachzz
Onions---only you could create a whole world from them. All I can say is WOW!!
helanker
SOOO Beautiful in red too and I liked the story also :-)
jac204
Great imaginatin! I'll never look at an onion the same again.
marybelgium
fabuleux !
evielouise
my eyes are tearing lol;;; red love it ! and I agree quite an interesting story line
danapommet
This conjures up great memories Chip. I had one of those huge orange paper globes hanging over my bed in college with a single, low watt, light bulb hanging inside. It was supposed to be a mood thing – sorry – and it had this same kind of glow. Obviously, I love your creation. Dana
KatesFriend
The photo does resemble a dragon's heart as depicted in several '80s and '90s er movies that drew upon their mythology. Always they glowed with another other worldly fire that hinted of a lineage that traced back to the ancient gods - the ones that ruled prior to mans' so called inventions.
praep
WOW. What a great shot. The light through the onion-skin looks great. Really a shot of dragons heart.
0rest4wicked
Great narrative and who would have thought an onion skin could look so good!