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 (37)
durleybeachbum
I like them both!
Faemike55
Very beautiful styling on both Sweet photos
whaleman
And I say bring back both! Very nice Bill!
T.Rex
Ah, the old Crysler. A few of them still around during the 1950s when I was a kid. And not to forget the Studebaker with its jet intakes on the front! Is this a military plane? With all that shiny metal it would be seen a far ways off. Very smooth metal work, which your photo catches very nicely. Another thing your photo catches nicely is a photographer with company reflected in the engine cowling! And you haven't crossed the low barrier for the photo. This gave me a good chuckle - the photographer catching himself in the photo - reminds me of the Chicago "Bean" photos. Keep up the good work! :-)
jayfar
Super shot Bill. They don't make em like that anymore!!!!!
EJD64
Very nice shot, Bill.
jarmila
interesting sho
helanker
A really elegant image, Bill. Beautifully done.
photosynthesis
Great shot of this sleek, shiny metal beauty. Don't know if that very dark background was just there or you postworked it, but either way it works perfectly to offset the reflective metal. This reminds me of a car I once saw at the Blackhawk Auto Museum (Danville, California). It was a 1926 Daimler Salon Cabriolet owned by an Indian maharajah that was all shiny unpainted metal like this (though it was more brass colored than silver). It had horns that were shaped like boa constrictors mounted on the front fenders. Why didn't I take a picture of it? Temporary insanity is all I can think of, but I did find several pictures of it online & here's one with a brief description & history of the car: 1926 Daimler
awjay
super plane
shayhurs
back when things were not cookie cutter...
RodS Online Now!
A lovely shot of this beauty, Bill! Clicked that link - definitely some similarities.. I'd love to have that '37 Chrysler... Back when cars were made out of metal! :-D
jocko500
cool
flavia49
outstanding
goodoleboy
Wow, that's got Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post, and a US Army Air Corps trainer written all over it, Bill. Stellar contrast and lighting effects in this one.
bobrgallegos
Outstanding capture!!!
MrsRatbag
Beautiful! Reminds me of an Airstream trailer... Great shot, Bill!
auntietk
Late deco moving into 40's chunk. Outstanding shape, love the unpainted metal, and your presentation is terrific!
blinkings
I've always been partial to the Airflow.
kgb224
Stunning capture Bill. God Bless.
Briney
Not exactly a Mustang, suitably banged about though for its age... but there is just not enough polished raw metal on planes today. I love all the rivets and seams and labels... STEP? And I thought you hang your goggles on it? ;-)
Maxidyne
As you know Bill i'm a huge fan of the Chrysler Airflow's and this is a beauty along the same lines. Chrysler have started a new series of advertisments over here in the UK trying to link their cars of today to the stylish cars of yesteryear but alas todays cars just don't do it for me. Wonderful post and link Bill :)
fallen21
Splendid image.
kenmo
Excellent photo Bill....
dakotabluemoon
Wow that is really nice the way u have done this one.
jendellas
I love the car & this pic is great!!
THROBBE
Super image and work Bill!
debbielove
I remember this lol Topeka? Yes? That was a fascinating place ....a right jumble of interesting aircraft... And it was a bonus to get in the maintenance hanger! lol I have some really cool shots from there! Must dig them out! Thanks for this Bill.. Rob
Meisiekind
This is amazing Bill! The B&W treatment is spot on! I really like this a lot.
junge1
Nicely done Bill!