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 (29)
Faemike55
My dad would love those socks Great postwork on this Bill
T.Rex
Ha1 This is so cool! Great job, Bill. Highlighting the important things in the image with color. Great! Now, for some warm socks - it's getting chilly outside. Cheers! :-)
jayfar
And how about his reflection in the window!! I like what you have done Bill, this is a splendid image.
durleybeachbum
Lovely sock! but with sandals? .........Nooooo!
awjay
nice one
helanker
LOL! This is awesome.... also his socks :D
Sea_Dog
Well done. Very clever use of selective coloring.
debbielove
What great postwork.. I remember doing this once (or rather managing to do, was more the word I'd use really!), with a Spitfire/Typhoon picture.. I cannot remember how! Great job Bill.. Rob
jendellas
I like how this is done, very fetching socks :o)
Meisiekind
Absolutely perfect choice of selective coloring Bill! I really like the overall image with the few splashes of color! Great one!
jocko500
cool looking
bobrgallegos
Awesome postwork on this great photo!!!
danob
Superb the perfect use of this technique Bravo Bill
bazza
Fabulous shot and love the technique also Bill as for the socks .. Well...
neiwil
Always fascinated by this technique, it always reminds me of the little girl in the red coat in 'Schindlers List'....is that strange? Must learn to do this some day, but untill I do, I'll marvel at your excellent work.I think you've picked just the right items to give this image it's wow factor, especially those socks :-) at least we don't have to worry about him having cold feet.
flavia49
wonderful work
Blush
This is awesome I zoomed in too look at his art Love the bridge scene..and the road with the streetlight on it... And like his colorful socks...I wonder if he makes a lot of money at that? and pray tell wonder if he does that in the winter time as well Love his heart.........at least he is determined to try and sell something Great capture A fav with me Hugs Susan~
auntietk
A fascinating image to begin with, and your selective color work gives it even more "oomph." Excellent work ... great postwork choices. And yes ... I love the socks! :)
MrsRatbag
I'm with Andrea, socks and sandals????? But great candid shot, and his artwork looks really interesting...
RodS
I love this photo anyway, but the selective color just makes it that much more delightful! Most excellent, Bill!
DananJaya_Chef
blinkings
Very nicely composed and you have done a great job of the selective saturation. There is something quite cathartic about doing this!
cfulton
Superb, Bill. I love the selective colouring... Clive
blondeblurr
This ol' gentlemen is rather fascinating with his long white hair and his reflection in the window - beautiful (yes,yes,yes and his sox!) ;) For a split second there, I thought, that he was counting the money he had made so-far, but more to the point, I think he is picking another coloured pen. Interesting to see, that he uses this common sphere several times, in different ways ... a sight to behold, BB
tennesseecowgirl
Wonderful work on this~~
danapommet
This is a spectacular posting Bill. I love the touches of color. Very well done.
wonderworld
Awesome perfection!!!!!! LOVE it AND the socks with sandals!!!! :)
jophoto
Good use of selective color!
Chipka
What a shot! I love the selective coloring and the red socks are quite...well...I like garish socks! This has a nice, poignant quality to it and that works incredibly well with the black and white. The splashes of color simply enhance that! I love that he seems to focus on the Bean in terms of his inspiration.