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)
MrsRatbag
Oh, this is amazingly beautiful Bill! So smooth and serene, and the reflections are like a mirror...perfection!
X-PaX
Very nice shot. Well done.
durleybeachbum
Romantic or what!! Marvellous, makes me want to silently as possible row out into the harbour and listen to the .......
Mondwin
Stunning image my friend!!!bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
auntietk
What a fabulous photograph! It made me exclaim aloud when I opened it here, even though I had seen it before and was standing right there talking to Vic when you took the picture. A gorgeous evening, full of good food and good friends and this beautiful view. :)
jayfar
Brilliant night shot and so very still.
beachzz
Omigosh--what gorgeous light!!
flavia49
marvelous shot
emmecielle
Very beautiful image! Great lighting and atmosphere! :)
Sea_Dog
This is great. A nice quite time - like we've just come in from the water, tied up our boat for the night and are heading to the tavern for some grog and grub. Well done.
helanker
Gosh! it is beautiful. Love the colors and clarity in this.
RodS Online Now!
Gorgeous and so tranquil, Bill! I love the contrast of the blue evening atmosphere and the warm lighting of the marina. This is just lovely!
T.Rex
How beautiful and calm. Not a ripple in the water and such beautiful colors! And the lights. Excellent work, Bill! :-)
bazza
Fabulous shot Bill!! Wonderful still evening the water like a mirror and lovely reflections.. Great colour in the sky and beautiful blue in the water.. They don't get much nicer than this mate.. Need to turn this one into a jigsaw lol..
bronwyn_lea
This is a stunning shot Bill.
blinkings
Lovely mate I bet your tripod came in handy. I've always loved water when it's as smooth as glass.
jendellas
Amazingly beautiful capture Bill, silence is golden!!!
awjay
beautiful light
sandra46
STUNNING IMAGE
npauling
You have caught the light so beautifully in this fabulous capture.
jocko500
love how you got the light here.
Blush
I did a big Ahhh when I saw this beautiful night image So beautiful...serene....relaxing...and romantic for those young lovers or old Tis def a fav with me I love it Hugs Susan~
whaleman
Great ambiance there Bill!
fallen21
Fantastic shot.
danapommet
Fantastic capture of this lighting and reflections. The water is so calm. Dana
hipps13
what a view smiles to me warm hugs, Linda
tennesseecowgirl
Pretty image!
j-dwarf
fantastic capture
bobrgallegos
Wonderful ambient light and reflections. Awesome laidback mood and atmosphere. Very well done Bill!!!!
mariogiannecchini
Very beautiful night shot , Bill !Beautiful atmosphere!