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 (30)
ronmolina
Love it!
Egzariuf
I've spent many a week enjoying the park.... love it.
EJD64
I like the sun behind the tree Bill. Nice shot.
kgb224
Superb capture Bill. God bless.
Rob2753
That's a great shot straight into the sun the foreground is perfectly exposed ! incredible shot Bravo
jayfar
An excellent capture Bill and a very happy birthday to you.
durleybeachbum
I want to see lots more of those rocks! I hope you have had a great day, Bill!
prutzworks
5 * for compo and lighting
prutzworks
and congrats
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Now I am singing the entire U2 album in my head LOL! What a cool into the light shot Bill and no lens flare, pretty rare in this scenario, even with a decent lens and hood/shade fitted. Kudos mate.
helanker
WOW! What a beautiful shot this is. Wonderful rocks and the tree is awesome with the sun shining behind it.
Faemike55
Very cool capture Bill I like this scene
alphalioness
Great shot. Love that area it has so much character.
flavia49
marvellous picture
RodS Online Now!
Oh, that is a great shot, Bill! I love this - outstanding composition, and sharp as a tack! Wow!
blinkings
Great Bill. Did you use a polarizer ?
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful shot! Wow!
photosynthesis
Great sun flare & great color & clarity. Only visited Joshua Tree once on our way to Arizona many years ago & very briefly. We had watched a documentary just before going that was about mysterious disappearances at Joshua Tree & when we got there it was deserted except for a black van with a couple of shady looking guys standing by it. The atmosphere was very creepy & we decided to cut our visit short & high tailed it our of there...
auntietk
Everything that's Joshua Tree right here in one picture. Fabulous!
beachzz
at the risk of repeating another comment---WOW!! this is stunning!!
whaleman
You got a great sun star Bill, and an excellent compo!
SunriseGirl
I can only add that I also love this photo and agree with the comments above. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
jgeorge
Beautiful composition! Love the light an how the tree seems to be catching the sun
X-PaX
Very nice capture Bill. I like the lighting very much.
jendellas
Love the sun coming through!!
junge1
Nicely composed Bill!
FredNunes
OUTSTANDING!
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful capture! Looks like you timed it just right!
debbielove
A well know U2 Album Title (ask Tara lol).. Fine shot, well spotted.. You are taking very good work my friend.. Keep it up.. Rob
Buffalo1
Now this is why Joshua Tree is a national park. A real calendar shot, Bill.
danapommet
A wonderful POV Bill to include the Joshua Tree, boiling sun and rock formation!