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)
whaleman
Even better Bill! Ebots...funny how we can become attached to something that is relatively new to our world.
PSDuck
Lovely shot! This one has the Allison engine in it, right? Never heard one of those, but I've heard a Merlin several times. Unforgettable!
awjay
another super shot
auntietk
It does take a while for the link to load, but if you want to hear this plane fly by, it's worth the wait! Great shot ... beautiful day for it! :)
T.Rex
Oh, Bill! You took me up on the sound file thing! All that's missing is the rattle of machine guns. Wow. And, I must say you've got a fast camera, taking photos so close in time and getting them perfect. I can just feel the thrill of standing there watching this classic fly by with all the sounds (and odors?). Great going! Now to frighten the neighbors some more! ROAR! (I wouldn't be a T.Rex if I didn't do such things from time to time, would I?) Keep up the good work! Got a picture of him landing, by the way? :-) And, thanks for commenting the "bent" panorama from yesterday!
bmac62
In response to PSDuck's question above, the stat sheet for this P-51B says the engine in this bird is a V-1650-7, a licence-built version of the Rolls-Royce Merlin 60 series. I am 99.9% sure this engine was license-built by Packard. Original Allison engines were replaced by Rolls-Royce/Packard built Merlins.
durleybeachbum
I am really enjoying this series!!
jayfar
I love these shots Bill.
angora
fantastic!!!
bazza
Fabulous capture Bill!! It looks great!!
Maxidyne
Once again stunning work on this Bill. But when do we see the posters on sale :)
dakotabluemoon
Love this capture it does show more of this beauty.
EJD64
It was nice of him to stop so you could take a picture. Nice photo.
jendellas
The trees are almost touching the bottom of the plane!!!
MrsRatbag
I'm amazed how clear this "fly-by" shot is...beautiful!
debbielove
Opened up the sound file Bill... And let me just confirm 100% as an experienced Merlin dude, it WAS a Merlin! lol BUT not from a Mustang as no whistle afterwards.. That was a 'thing' they had, caused I expect by that vent under the aircraft.... Spits, did not have one... ANYWAY! Blindingly good shot once more lol Well done, you lucky thing lol Can I recommend mate, going to The Fighter Collection website for Flying Legends trailer for this year..,. And turn up the volume! lol No worries about comments... Rob
kgb224
Superb capture Bill. God Bless.
kansas
Great shot and I love the sound. Power!
pat40
Super Shot.
Faemike55
Very cool capture
bobrgallegos
Wonderful shot and series on this P51 B Mustang Bill!!
danob
Lovely Shot Bill! And recall the thrill of these at Fairford in the UK show
goodoleboy
Stellar to super in this awesome capture of the Mustang soaring by, Bill. It sure reminds me of the movie, Empire of the Sun, when the P-51s came roaring in low, decimating the Japanese fighters attempting to take off from the airfield. Gorgeous shot.
flavia49
fantastic series!!
jocko500
he flying low for sure
THROBBE
Excellent work and series Bill!!!
dragonmuse
Excellent capture!
blondeblurr
Indeed a 'chunky sound' - too close for comfort for little moi, it scares hell out of me and reminds me of Berlin ;( running for shelter with the adults ... well done, Bill ;) BB
0rest4wicked
This profile view is the best of the mix!
junge1
Great shot Bill - and the sound is super too - once I got it going!