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)
jayfar
A lovely clear shot of how it all works Bill. Quite a puzzle trying to put a set of this together!!
auntietk
Outstanding image! Love the dof and composition, and the colors are marvellous. Excellent shot!
blinkings
A perfect example of how to use a wide aperture. It's the same rope as I have on my sea going yacht.....errrr sailboard!
T.Rex
The down-haul for the boom. The all important line that keeps the main sail steady so the wind can drive the boat foreward. Nice photo and very well kept tackle and line. The funny part here is the background, which seems to be another, quite old, boad's side. It looks like at belongs to the boat in the foreground. Quite a stark contrast. Keep up the good work! :-) Have you ever been out sailing?
awjay
super lines
durleybeachbum
Superb composition! I have a soft spot for the old wooden blocks.
pauldeleu
Outstanding image.
bazza
Nice shot, love the angles!!
cfulton
Stunning composition, Bill. Clive
DAVER2112
Nicely composed shot!! :)
jendellas
Looks very complicated, great shot though!!
MrsRatbag
Brilliant use of DOF here Bill...when I saw the title I thought of a football player, for some odd reason! Really wonderful on zoom.
Faemike55
Knot a bad idea Great picture
debbielove
Jayfar says ;-) : A lovely clear shot of how it all works... And I still have NO idea! LOL, but it is a lovely clear shot.. I'll just let others do the sailing.. Fabulous colours mate, Rob P.S. No, I gave 'my' Skyraider' to other hands once....and look what happened.... ;-) lol
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Great use of DOF and close focusing Bill,very nice image.
kgb224
Stunning capture Bill. God Bless.
beachzz
Zowie--this is just SO great; love the POV!!
Meisiekind
Wow Bill - I really like this. The compo is perfect... Well seen and worked my friend.
helanker
Beautiful and simple shot, Bill. Well done.!
flavia49
nice capture
sandra46
GREAT SHOT
bobrgallegos
Wonderful detail and DOF in this great shot of this rope and tackle!!!
goodoleboy
Ahoy, matey! That's some excellent shot of the bungee cord-looking ropes and the various pulleys, Bill.
tennesseecowgirl
Nice capture!
npauling
I would be hopeless on a yacht and would probably end up overboard. An excellent capture.
hipps13
cool blue smiles warm hugs, Linda
RodS
..And I was expecting a football shot! LOL! Wonderful framing, detail and composition, Bill!
junge1
Great capture and composition Bill.
danapommet
The lines are a beautiful color and zoom does help with the detail in the different pullys