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 (23)
blinkings
Wow that sand looks like it would be a bit rough on my feet!
photosynthesis
Classic coastline & cloudy sky shot & very close to being a natural b&w, with just a slight touch of pale yellow sunlight providing the only trace of color. Nice shot...
lyron
Excellent picture!!
alanwilliams
you have certainly captured a special moment here Bill
durleybeachbum
A perfect composition, Bill. I love these moments as the colour drains.
auntietk
I love Rialto Beach, and this makes me want to go back! Beautiful shot.
moonhawk
beautiful shot, shows the rocky formations off shore i remember so well
kgb224
Superb capture Bill. God Bless.
EJD64
Fantastic photo Bill. I feel cold just looking at the water.
debbielove
Mean and moody image.. The slightly cropped feel you've given us makes feel even more so.. Its a good shot mate, nice one! Rob
Faemike55
Classic Washington weather as well Great capture Bill
jendellas
Love the mood, just before dusk!!
MrsRatbag
Masterful capture, Bill. Something about it reminds me of Ansel Adams. Well done!
goodoleboy
Great ambience and ominous mood in this cold capture, Bill. I don't think we're in Kansas anymore.
flavia49
fantastic image
RodS
Wonderful calm, silvery tones in the shot, Bill! Love it!
jocko500
wonderful
helanker
What a lovely and peaceful place to linger. Looks so beautiful.
sandra46
EXCELLENT WORK!
Blush
Excellent image Love it Hugs Susan~
Chipka
I'm listening to the soundtrack to The Hobbit as I write this comment, so I'll do my best to refrain from slipping into paroxysms of epic grandiosity. But I have to say, this is an epic photo. It fits disk two of the 2 CD soundtrack. Disk 1 has the quieter stuff on it. Disk two has the epic orchestral grandiosity with some really nice brass and thumpy-bits in the drum section. This image has a similar sense of size and expansiveness, only without those annoying hobbits running around! This is deliciously spare: everything looks so clean and crisp, and I love those island rocks in the distance. The "middle island" looks like it has a castle on top. This is amazing. That sky is dramatic too, and I cannot resist a wonderfully dramatic sky. This whole image is just super!
dragonmuse
I have to agree with Chipka on this... epic indeed. (Oddly, I am also listening to that soundtrack at the moment.)
FredNunes
Nice compo, great sky!