Greetings to the people of Earth.
I've always wanted to say that! Now that I did, I can now get on with other things.
I'm a science fiction writer (not famous yet) born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I've lived in the Czech Republic and Germany, and though I am currently back in Chicago, much of my heart remains in the Czech Republic. Maybe it's the beer. Or the bread. I hope to live in Moscow soon, as a big portion of my heart already resides there. I've had an interest in science fiction since an early age and will probably maintain that interest for the rest of my life. I love SF, and anything else that embraces the spirit of discovery...or anything that chafes against the arbitrary boundaries of "conformity."Â
I discovered Renderosity a couple of years back when I was browsing the internet, looking for cool images to spark my imagination during a period of writer's block. It wasn't a serious block, but I needed something to make me ask the sorts of questions that I always ask before settling down to craft a short story or novella. Since that time, I've written quite a lot and I've begun to post photographs and other visual works that I created here...partially because I love the Renderosity community in general, and partially because the images and text-snippets that I have contributed here are something of an ongoing journal. I'm incredibly lazy when it comes to journal keeping, and so posting picures of particular significance actually helps me to remember the things I want to remembe, without having to eat into my fiction writing time by writing non fiction. Well, at least that's my excuse and I am sticking with it.
I entered into the field of photography totally by accident; I'd always been interested in capturing small stories, but it wasn't until my journey to Europe that I began to consciously seek out tableaus that imply stories in progress. As a result of that, my writing is growing in unexpected directions, and I look forward to becoming more and more active here, and in other artistic/publishing fields.
For those looking at my gallery, enjoy it and feel free to leave comments and sitemail! Good day to all!
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Comments (19)
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
MrsRatbag
Separate worlds, in a single existence...wonderful capture!
RodS Online Now!
I like these frozen moments you post for us, Chip. It's fun to imagine the stories of these two riders... What are they thinking - where are they going - what is happening in thier lives that places them at this place in this point in time?
auntietk
They seem so relaxed and at home, each in their own way. They are not staring out the windows, pointing at the sights, asking their local friends odd questions. They probably knew how to obtain their public transit pass without instruction, were familiar with the way one pays the entrance fee for such a conveyance, knew how many stops before they disembarked. Unlike you-know-who! LOL! I love his GQ look, her comfortable pose. Excellent capture!
NefariousDrO
That could easily be part of an advertisement for iPods. Both have their music going, lost in their own worlds. I do wonder what they are seeing at that moment, though.
charpix
Interesting world we live in. Wonderful picture of people in their own world.
Digitaleagle
I love these captures of live in motion, makes my mind muse about what is going on in there's. The man looking mechanical to me, alone in his thought of life maybe what is before him or maybe what lays behind. It's becoming hard for him to tell the difference between works beginning and end. The line has become obscure with time. The girl caught up in her music and thoughts, the songs and music fading with each thought. Melancholy reflections of what could have been, what should have been, and the harsh reality of what is with no clear direction to reclaim her dreams. Two stories one image, excellent. My imagination and I thank you for sharing this thoughtful image, beautifully captured!
jocko500
do look wonderful
netot
I love the immersion of them in their private worlds.
wysiwig
This image speaks volumes. A crowded city and yet each of them is alone. No one looks at anyone. No one speaks. They stare off in opposite directions. A perfect metaphor for the city, for us. It reminds me of some song lyrics about loneliness in the city; They roll by just like water And I guess we never learn Go thru life parched and empty Standing knee deep in a river And dieing of thirst Outstanding work.
fallen21
Beautiful capture!
tibet2004uk
Love the guy in the background. To me, he's the interesting subject in this shot and makes the mood of the pic. I think I would have cropped the image horizontally to focus even more on him. But it's just an idea. Love the moment nonetheless. Very interesting shot.
durleybeachbum
Different countries, different ways. It is getting like yours here, each cut off, scared even to speak or make eye contact. My age group still makes conversation with strangers, but chance would be a fine thing with folk with plugs in their ears. But in Trinidad, where my lodger Christel comes from, people are mainly warm and outgoing. SO, on first getting onto the bus in the rush hour here, she cried "Good morning everyone!What a beautiful day!" She was astounded at the lack of response and the shifty looks. BTW, a superb pic.
Sea_Dog
Well done, Chip. An interesting candid capture of these two people - each sharing a few minutes on the train but each in their own little world as well.
jmb007
bien vu
helanker
She looks so calm and happy. I hope she is. Both her and the guy behind the glass are in each their own world. A beautiful shot, Chip.
bmac62
Earphones, digital music, an Ipod or maybe an Iphone pulling down music from "the cloud"...she is on that cloud...drifting along. He on the other hand is intently listening to a podcast of a self improvement course. One separating herself from her surroundings...could she be secretly a little worried about you and Corey:) He, wearing his 3D glasses, is wondering why he is seeing only in 2D and is wondering if he has a couple of spare batteries in his backpack. Well, that's what I see here. And who can say I don't??? ;-) Super pic my friend. Kind of gets the creative juices flowing.
flavia49
wonderful
dragonmuse
What an excellent photo. Love how they are both lsot in their own worlds though sharing a common one.