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 (32)
awjay
lol....excellent
jayfar
A new meaning to an aero dog fight!!! This is a lovely shot Bill.
durleybeachbum
I hope she apporoved of the condition of the exhibit! My boys would offer a small token of distaste or otherwise.
helanker
Ha ha ! Good to have one to take care, that everything is in order :-)
mariogiannecchini
One way to attract attention! Very nice!
makron
Very cute the dog...Very good inspector. Superb image
debbielove
LOL, bet if it started up, she would be outside in a flash! Clever work, and great shot ... Well done.. Rob
bazza
Lol and so she should, Nice capture Bill did she find any problems with the wheels.. ;-)
T.Rex
My, those intakes look small! Great with the cute dog for comparison. Small wheels, too. I assume it's the MiG 29 from the metal work and the background. Would be interesting with a flash photo into one of those openings, and also into the exit of the engine. But this is a very nicely balanced study in symmetry. The landing light is amusing - I wonder how much light it gives the pilot (if he even can see what it's shining on). Nice shot! Keep up the good work! :-)
clbsmiley
Love it!! :)
Meisiekind
Hehehe... Madam Mandy in action! What a darling shot Bill! I miss her... and you guys! :))
jendellas
Mandy is looking good, glad she gets to go. We carn't take dogs inside places like this :o(
auntietk
LOL! Nice work, honey! :D I bet all this time Mandy thought she was at the beach, too. :P Great job!
blinkings
Hmmmm! Great work mate.
kenmo
Great capture...!!!!
flavia49
adorable shot!
RodS
Hehe - cute, Bill! I had to look twice at this! :-D Mandy looks happy to be the inspector!
Faemike55
Excellent capture of Mandy
morningglory
Such a cheerful and darling dog.
goodoleboy
Stellar clarity and POV in this cool shot of Mandy checking out the landing gear, Bill. Or, is that Mandy?
MrsRatbag
Shouldn't she be in uniform? Great work, Bill!
danapommet
Mandy could get lost in one of those intakes but I also understand that she wants to be where ever you are. Dogs are like that. The one downside of condo living. No pets. :<( Dana
beachzz
She looks quite official!!
bimm3d
cute!!
722
cutie
MagikUnicorn
Lucky DoG ;-) Great angle chief ;-)
kbrog
LOL! Cute! :D Good thing she's a she not a he or there might be a seal of approval on it now. ;D Great capture!
lyron
A dog pilot!!!
npauling
I bet she could drive this plane too....
hipps13
makes the picture smile too she is very cute and small compared to the plane :-) warm hugs, Linda