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)
jendellas
So you & Tara decided not to bother climbing then Bill, would have meant you leaving Mandy :o)
kenmo
Wow... a most impressive spectacle....
blinkings
Great shot Bill. That piece on the left looks like it's close to breaking off!
Maxidyne
A wise move to stay where you were my friend. Excellent shot and what a stunning rockface!
durleybeachbum
Can't imagine why Tara didn't get a shot of your ascent.
Feliciti
wow looks impressive and dangerous too !!
Mondwin
Amazing viw!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
wastl001
Great capture. 30 years ago it was a dream of mine to once do this. Now I'm an old man and happy that I didn't....
0rest4wicked
This is a great spot to learn. Lots of cracks and crevices. Great image Bill!
flavia49
wonderful capture
Faemike55
Wonderful capture I'll pass, thank you
jayfar
A really nice shot Bill and I think that penguin up on the right is terrific!
Sea_Dog
Why are they all in their twenties - because by the time you get to be our age you realize you didn't leave anything at the top that you need to go back to get. Superb shot - an amazing number of climbers - I would think they'd get in each other's way.
helanker
HA! Maybe they didnt learn to be careful yet, LOL ! Wonderful capture :D
awjay
is there a lift?
kansas
Great shot, but not an activity I would ever engage in.
T.Rex
Sunday fun? They may not realize it but they're closer to heaven (or hell) than they would be in any church - a simple slip, and.... Very good photo of this dangerous dare-devil sport. Sheesh. Glad you didn't try for it. The colors are beautiful - glad you took the "sunny side" so we can see them. Cheers!
bazza
Which one is Tara Bill? Nice shot of these er Climbers mad I say mad lol, Guess its every one to their own though But I would take a helicopter to get to the top.. Wonder what was up top they were so despite to see..LOL
jocko500
I would not climb that even if i was in my twenties now. lol
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture Bill!!! Never had the urge to rock climb, self preservation I guess. LOL!!
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE IMAGE! GREAT SHOT! BTW THEY ARE CRAZY...
Blush
Great pic But I don't think I would participate in this Hugs Susan~
RodS
Hmmmm - maybe it's because not many of them reach thier 30's? I shouldn't talk, though.... When I was in the Boy Scouts (a looooong time ago), I had a reputation for free-climbing canyon walls at our campsite (Palo Duro Canyon near Amarillo, Texas) just to see what was at the top. It was mostly rocks, sagebrush, and rattlesnakes... :-D Super shot, Bill! So, you and Tara got out the ropes and got some shots from on top, right? wink
auntietk
Nice shot of these crazy youngsters! :) They left me with the idea that they were just so many ants milling about. I was perfectly happy to saunter along the cliff top on the other side and watch them!
nikolais
They need to vent the steam. When did you last have your adrenalin boil, Bill? I mean to the extent that you climb the wall:-)))
whaleman
Why...? Because all the old ones are skeletonized way down at the bottom! Sure a lot of people who enjoy this sport though!
thecytron
AmaZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzing photograph! It is just another thing you won't see me doing!
debbielove
erm..... Yeah! Not! I'm not that fitter guy enough to do this kind of thing anymore, or ever was! lol Must say, its a really impressive shot, really shows a scene of scale.. Good one Bill. Rob
makron
woww....great perspective my friend. Superb image and details.
tennesseecowgirl
Holy well you know I will stick to the trails. I would rather be where you are and taking the photos and admiring the area, then climbing up any side of rocks.