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:-)
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Comments (36)
jocko500
doing real well here
auntietk
I'm glad you posted this. I think it was your best one from that series today (although there were more, I know)! It really does look like a photo manip, but I can attest to the fact that it's only one picture. Excellent work!
bazza
Super shot Bill it looks great and yep does look like a manipulated image!!
Feliciti
great idea for this manip ,fits perfect !! have a good tome too!!
jayfar
This is a fantastic shot Bill, very well seen and captured. (At first I thought you were acting the goat or kidding us).
RodS Online Now!
That's a very spiritual image, actually! At first glance, one thinks of a great goat-spirit looking down from the sky. Or maybe I should pack it in and go to bed - it's almost 2:00 AM! A fascinating photo, Bill!
bobrgallegos
Awesome idea to capture this beautiful image!!
durleybeachbum
The stuff of visions..you know "And, Behold there were three horned animals who peereth through the clouds, and one spake and said Baaaa.... Brilliant! My recent self-portrait pic was one image also, just with two filters. Reflections R Us. Have a great trip!
awjay
well seen and captured....
kenmo
Excellent photo composition.....
prutzworks
cool reflection effect
flavia49
marvelous capture
debbielove
VERY cleverly done Bill! Impressive! So! Another epic 'Grand Tour! lol You two have loads of fun and take toads of pics... Maybe one one day you'll do the cross Country one and come to Maine lol Rob
jophoto
Wow! It sure does look like a montage! Looks like a picture depicting Glacier National Park. Enjoy your trip... am looking forward to all the great pics from you and Tara.
MrsRatbag
Well seen! It could almost be my uncle's house in Priest Lake, Idaho; he has more stuffed beasts than I've ever seen in my lifetime. What a brilliant capture you've gotten here!
tizjezzme
What a cool shot this is!!!! And your 5 week trip sounds sooooooo nice you guys!!! A photographers dream vacation! ♥ Be safe, and have fun!
helanker
Wonderful. The reflections are really well seen and captured. :-) Wish you both a wonderful trip :-)
jendellas
Very interesting photo. Wow, Bill we are off on our hols again, so looking forward to seeing where we have been :o) Hope you, Tara & Mandy have a wonderful time!!!
kansas
This is really great. Thanks for sharing and have a glorious trip.
Faemike55
Wonderful image Loved Andrea's comment - Baaaaaa!
T.Rex
Brilliant idea of focusing on the glass with the sky reflection. Makes for a surreal effect. Or ethereal, perhaps? As previously stated, reminds one of apocalyptic art. Catches the imagination and curiosity "How did he do that?" Great job! Have a good trip and drive carefully! Looking foreward to your next bundle of photos! :-)
Sea_Dog
Well done, Bill. Very cool use of those reflections - an almost mystical mood. Enjoy your car trip and take lots of photos ( as if I need to tell you)
danob
I thought it was a bearded man who is supposed to look down on us from above! ;-) Have a great trip you two!
makron
Superb and great idea. Fantastic work
sandra46
OUTSTANDING IMAGE! AND HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
redflame
great picture. have a good and safe trip.
danapommet
That is a very slick capture Bill. Nicely done! A thousand miles a week is a tall order. Stay safe! Don't you two have a first anniversary right about now? Dana
hipps13
very cool and enjoy warm hugs, Linda
npauling
An amazing capture and a super spotting to see how this would turn out. I hope you and Tara have a great trip and a lovely anniversary.
beachzz
Wow, this is great. Reminds me of a greeting card I saw and loved--has kind of a mystical quality!!