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 (20)
durleybeachbum
Oh! Roll on spring! Lovely and it reminds me it is only 10 more days to when the nights start getting shorter again!
emmecielle
Splendid image! Great dedi to our friend Helle! :)
helanker
OH What a cheerful, sunny shot this is. Soon we will se this for real. Thank you SO much for this lovely Summer dream, dear Bill :-)))))))
auntietk
I like this very much! Those little flowers are such a delight, and the bee is a nice touch. Terrific image for Helle's birthday! Happy Birthday, Helle!
jayfar
Wonderful shot Bill and a perfect choice for Helle.
kenmo
Excellent shot Bill.. Merry Christmas...
Faemike55
Bee the bloom!!! Great capture and wonderful dedication
Chipka
HA! And you photographed the bee too! Nice! When I first saw this, I thought of Helle and her pet thistle; of course this isn't a thistle plant, but I think it's the purplish petals that make the connection for me. The light and the colors really make this stand out and it's so nicely sharp and crisp and clear...and there's a bee! I love those little people: they're essentially wasps in need of a good shave, and well...I really like wasps. They're so cute! This is such a perfect and deliciously rich birthday dedication and I love it!
awjay
a taste of the new year
goodoleboy
Maybe it's my ancient eyes playing tricks, but aren't there two bees fighting for room on that one bloom? That said, stark colors, clarity and lighting in this lovely BD dedication, Bill.
Blush
Makes me long for spring and it's a long way away here in Ky suppose to rain and turn into snow tomorrow then really cold I already think its cold but this pic makes me think of spring/summer and warmth Great image Hugs Susan
flavia49
lovely shot
MrsRatbag
A beauty of a capture, Bill; you didn't get this recently, I'm sure, at least not around here!
jocko500
very lovely
fallen21
Wonderful shot.
dakotabluemoon
Beautiful shot here.
bobrgallegos
A very beautiful Birthday dedication!!!!
RodS
A wonderful, spring-like shot, Bill! Nice of the bee to cooperate and model for you!
jendellas
We have had a very mild day here today. Beautiful capture!!
danapommet
Very delicate and colorful colors Bill. Nice that you caught the bee in there too.