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 (22)
lwperkins
This is lovely--I like the golden silence you captured here!
Faemike55
Very beautiful photo I would love to walk these corridores and hear the quiet echo of my footsteps as I make my way to my room for contemplation
NefariousDrO
You know, it's funny that is what you'd see here. What I see here is something right out of your Namaean stories. I can so easily imagine one of your fascinatingly complex characters stepping out of one of those arches and speaking a poem about the dance of uncertainty and shifting pulses of a neutron star all the while resting one hand on the arm of someone, just out of sight, and with one finger reminding us that the sensuality of two people sharing their space is not much different from the sensuality of hot gasses in a nebula sharing their space with the energetic emissions from an ancient star in its final days. Old and new. Sense and sensuality. Perhaps that's why you appreciate the stories you do, and why we all appreciate the stories you write?
CoreyBlack
Very nicely captured. Love the golden hues and depth of field. I made pictures in there in the summer of 1988, (none of which came out this well),and there is an amazingly calm feel to the place. Bustling Chicago disappears while you're in there. It's almost like you've gone to another planet. Walking back out into the glare and throb of Michigan Avenue was extremely jarring. So much so that I remember it clearly after 24 years. This shot captures perfectly the glimpse of eternity the place seems to offer.
treasureprints
A lovely, peaceful-looking place.:)
Richardphotos
I really like seeing the stone arches.outstanding low light capture
auntietk
What an amazing corridor! Beautiful. Just beautiful. It reminds me of the castle in The Princess Bride where Montoya is chasing the six-fingered man and Andre the Giant has to come break down a door for him. I have no idea where this is, though. It will have to remain a mystery! Great shot, though.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
tobiasbruckner
Great picture!
clbsmiley
Great capture and lighting. Creates an atmosphere.
durleybeachbum
Such an amusing and engrossing read, Chipka. Your description of the flip flop sounds gave me a shudder of recognition,: so clever! The photo is excellent.
Nathan_Ruby
love the read and image! another good one. thanks!
flavia49
fabulous writing and shot
MrsRatbag
So beautiful, I love corridors like this, I think because they have such a sense of anything-could-happen, and many choices all around. Lovely!
Dreamingbee
it is intersting to see such corridor - the golden tone is great here and it looks like many choices to use ..
helanker
OHHH! This is a beautiful shot CHip. Lovely warm colors and i Love gateways like these.
sandra46
wonderful work
tofi
A really beautiful golden glow, I must say, Chip! Beautifully taken with a keen sense of detail and the capture of mood and atmosphere is rather exquisite! The layers and the depth here seem to make the image sublime.. and I can see why and how you felt you were taken to another place, as you've so beautifully put it. I hear you, when you speak of the "recent" type of writing, and what "Siskel and Ebert" would call a classic per se. Writing is very different now, and even TV shows seem to have what you speak of... the type of "depth" is so different these days and everywhere you look we're faced with gore, violence or some melodramatic presentations/storylines. I began to enjoy different types of literature, particularly when I read the Bronte novel titled "Jane Eyre"... that was a great read! I find that those long paragraphs you speak of require a great deal of patience... and these days its difficult to find that moment to sit down and really delve into something like that... at least for me. I truly do appreciate your sense of style with artwork. Excellent subject that makes me feel very nostalgic and at peace.
praep
I would like to hear them sing there...
ELR
Nice Atmosphere!
mairekas
Cool place and atmosphere!
danapommet
I like the feel of this photo and the silence that it portrays. Nice depth with the low lighting!