Greetings: Thanks for visiting my page here at Renderosity. My real name is Clayton. I am Canadian, living in Southern Ontario. I suppose you could describe me as a middle aged man, not at all wealthy and working as a "sort of" public servant in computer support. Putting those three factors together you could also conclude that I'm too stupid to get a real job.
I will also say that I am old enough to remember the line, "Danger is my business", when I was half my current size (vertically) and sat down on Saturday mornings to watch cartoons. Hands up all those who can remember that. And while were on the subject of old, obscure cartoons, hands up those who watched Rocket Robin Hood. But those shortcomings have been balanced by the fact that I still have all my hair. AND, except for the occasional errant strand, it's still its original colour - BONUS! Take that, all you "Mr. Perfect"s out there who got all the girls in university.
My work is largely done with Poser. With Poser, I've noticed that I have a habit of diving into projects without fully realizing the overall complexities of the tasks which I create for myself. Hence the avatar I use which also symbolizes my 'chosen' profession rather well. Still, I hope you enjoy some of my images here.
In addition to Poser, I have also posted a number of digital photographs. For the most part these images are of the streetcars (electric trolleys, trams or light rail) that operate in the City of Toronto - near to where I live. Toronto has a long history of streetcar operation and is one of the few North American cities that has retained and developed its streetcar network into the present day. Unlike many other cities that are now having to rebuild their networks.
I have adopted the handle 'KatesFriend' for my work here at Renderosity. The reason is mostly due to the fact that 'Katie' was the first Poser character with which I worked. Well that, and the name Clayton appeared to be already in use here.
I discovered Poser quite by accident. A friend gave me a copy of Poser 6 for my birthday. At the time I had no experience with 3D image rendering and no interest. I also had no computer suitable to implement the package. A 100MHz Pentium 1 with 16MB of RAM and a 36kbaud internal modem running Windows 95, USED to be cutting edge Buster. So, the box sat on the shelf for a while (months) until I could install it on a computer capable of running it. Well. I had to BUY the computer first, then install the software. Then, I was hooked.
I have also provided a couple of small contributions to the Free Stuff section. My favourite is the Glowy Orb: 101 uses. It can be the thruster glow for an Eagle transport from Moonbase Alpha. A sparkly light bulb on a Christmas tree. Or just a shiney mystical ball for your cat to play with. Remember, the Glowy Orb is your friend.
Glowy Orb My thanks to the various tutorial authors that showed me how to create this useful material. PS. I should point out that Eagles were never actually depicted with glowing thrusters on Space: 1999. Nor did they ever fly in front of stars or planets when depicted in full flight. Saves a lot on production costs that way. But they were still pretty cool space ships.
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Comments (22)
Faemike55
Very good capture, in spite of the jerk! Great dedication to Lynell
drifterlee
Gorgeous fireworks!!
magnus073
This really is a super photo Clayton, and let me give you three cheers for being bothered by the joker who can't stay seated. That also drives me crazy, especially when they block the view of children
tennesseecowgirl
Thank you for such a sweet compliment. And I really love this image, and its quite fitting considering I was born on the 4th of July, (United States Independence Day) and one of my dads nicknames for me was firecracker, among other things. :) And I understand your frustration about the man standing up while others are sitting and try to enjoy the show, sort of like those who show up late for a movie or concert, and then climb all over the aisles. But actually I think it adds to this capture and makes a great silhouette. Thanks again Clayton for this and your kind words, and yes I guess I do have a love for things that are a bit off the beaten path, I am always happy to see when others appreciate them as well. Have a great weekend my friend.
eekdog Online Now!
cool capture Clayton..
mgtcs
WOW...Beautiful photo, amazing view friend, excellent shot!
Minda
Very nice capture clayton and nice dedication..
alessimarco
~Really fabulous!!!~
renecyberdoc
i am ok with fireworks in the evening on a festive day. but here in spain its different. during fiesta days the kids run up and down all day long in every f.. corner with their firecrackers,and this for a week or so wich during the fiesta days gives me soo much disgust that i cant even enjoy the final firework,and in the end i dont even spend a cent on their shit fiesta and so do a lot of other people. see what i mean everything in due time is ok but all day long no, sorry to say but i wont feel bad when some asshole loses an eye over this.
lyron
Excellent image!!
PHELINAS
Very beautiful shot Kates.Congratulations
flavia49
great
1010
I guess he thought the little guy couldn't see. lol
Foink
Great capture...I love the story that goes along with this photo!!!
judee3d
I do so know what you mean about people blocking views and such- however, I think in this case it really adds to the photo. I love the slight rim of light on the man's face - and the child - wow, it almost looks like an aura surrounding his head - don't know if it's fireworks or a small cloud or what, but it is positioned perfectly. Excellent capture!
JaneEden
I agree as re the person standing there Clayton, but I think that by chance it has added to the interest all round. A great scene as the father and his son are silhouetted against the remarkable firework display. Wonderful dedi Clayton, you are right Lynell's photography always pleases. hugs Jane xx
sandra46
amazing, gorgeous picture
evielouise
It is hard to get this type of shot I have gotten many a miss love it !~
SIGMAWORLD
Beautiful capture!
MOSKETON
FANTASTIC.
npauling
A beautiful display and though you may have been annoyed at this fellow he has just added to this image with his siluette. A wonderful capture.
anitalee
Excellent