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 (35)
Faemike55
Great capture, Bill
rocserum
stunning nature stunning trees outstanding capture, the person bending backwards, so symbolic! RS
durleybeachbum
I feel dizzy just looking at Tara! An amazing place and a very telling shot.
kenmo
Wow...most impressive Bill...
awjay
how long is a piece of string?...:)
bobrgallegos
Great Photo!!
makron
Great and superb capture. I love it.
jendellas
Flip they are so tall, love the colours, amazing pic!!!
Sea_Dog
Great shot - you really emphasize the size of those trees.
kbrog
Bill! You shrunk your wife! ;D Excellent capture!
Richardphotos
they are majestic.wonderful shot
Hubert
Impressive trees!! Great shot!
helanker
WOW A great shot :-) It is so fantastic with these gigantic trees. Wonderful shot.
flavia49
fabulous POV
blinkings
Nature's own church.
tennesseecowgirl
Maybe Tara is just very very tiny, lol. Actually I have been up there and seen the Redwoods so I know how impressive they are great shot, and perspective.
RodS
Ah, Tara at work! She really gives these trees a sense of scale - looks like "up" is VERY high in this case! What a super capture, Bill!
jophoto
Great shot! Wait a minute...that's auntiek! heehee!
fayrie
great image and awesome trees
goodoleboy
Magnificent POV, clarity, color and lighting effects, Bill. Good idea having a human standing amidst the giant redwoods for comparison purposes in this sensational capture. I bet it's Tara.
Blush
That is pretty high I am afraid of heights tho..getting dizzy just looking up at them Great capture Hugs Susan~
morningglory
Awesome trees!
npauling
This excellent capture really shows how tall these great trees get. Super lighting and colouring too.
jocko500
wonderful shot. watch out for falling limbs
MrsRatbag
Very impressive!! Wow, that's some TALL trees!
auntietk
That was such a beautiful spot ... I think it was my favorite of the entire day! Gorgeous trees, and I'm happy to provide a bit of perspective. :P
bazza
Great shot Bill those are tall, and straight!! beautiful scenic view..
thecytron
Great shot!
debbielove
Like WHOA!!!!!!!!! Very impressive! Beyond my feeble words.. Has to be a Fave Bill.. Great... Rob
sandra46
SPLENDID IMAGE!