BIO:
Okay, time for an update. ^^
I'm still trying to find my way through the 3D world, having started with 3D Studio Max, moved to Lightwave 3D, which I stuck with for several years, and am now trying to learn Maya, which has had my attention since I got to be a part of the launch of this amazing software so many years ago.
I've been everything from a Custodian to a Jr. SysAdmin, Call Center Rep., New Media Designer, Computer Salesperson, Computer Tech, Software Demo Jockey, and Bank Teller. I've done a good amount of freelance work on the side, doing logos and web designs for various clients, and a few small shorts for a convention here or there. Lately, I'm trying to get back to my roots in working on 3D stuff more seriously, and I hope to someday be able to find steady paying work in it. I love the idea of photorealistic 3D visualization, as can be seen by some of my older work, and I hope to get back into that once more, but in Maya this time. I'm a part-time photographer, having done work from nature to landscape to pets, and I hope to be able to make some money doing this part time as well.
I should also note that I'm going through these books:
Learning Maya 7 | Foundation (Halfway through this one)
Learning Maya 7 | The Special Effects Handbook (This one just arrived 2 days ago and will be my next project)
As I'd mentioned before, here are some things I am interested in as they apply to graphics and 3D work:
- Photorealistic Renderings/Visualizations
- HDRI
- Photorealistic Texturing
- Organic Modeling
- Nature Photography
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
Please check out some of my favourite images and artists, there are some awesome people out there! (oh yeah, and be sure to comment on my stuff, too!)
Comments (11)
frndofyaweh
YOu are right!: One of those rare shots and how lucky were you to be there?! Excellent photography work!
marybelgium
great find and capture ! The title fits it perfectly !
kimariehere
yes it is VERY RARE lol is this real is he alive or did you posistion him like this forgive mei just cannot believe my eyes it looks like he is restin his elbows with hands on his lil bog face and dreaming out the window .. ok i am in TOTALE AWE .. lol DOSNT SEEM POSSIBLE!!! VOTE!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
jcv2
Wow, as if it's leaning on its arms staring out of the window! Very impressive find, beautiful shot!
Mikan
as kimmie already said this is a VERY RARE POSE! that's an incredible attitude - could be a curious girl looking for flies at the window! super shot! deserves a vote for sure! congrats!
Kristanene
Oh my gosh!! I'm with Kimmie, is this bug really alive?? He seems to be sitting next to the window, just gazing out and daydreaming...nearly human!! Like a kid on a rainy day!!
Prinzessin
Yes, rare is the right word... :-)))) Excellent idea...!! vote
FYSavant
He was alive initially. I think he got trapped in the window area. This is in the vestibule of my apartment, on the top floor. I got him to hold still just long enough to get a shot that didn't come out well, and the next day when I got there, he was stuck in this position and had passed away. :( But his colours were so vibrant and his wings so detailed, I was afraid to take pics of him for a while for fear he'd fly away again! When I was sure he wasn't going anywhere, I pulled up the blinds and took this and one other shot from behind. No colour correction has been done here, so that's what he really looks like. I was really surprised at the position of his arms too, and it was just.... an absolute must take. ^^ Glad you all like it, I'll post the second one tomorrow (now that there's a 1 image a day limit... used to be able to upload 5... guess that's what I get for being idle for so long! :P )
FYSavant
Also, feel free to look at some of the other stuff in my gallery, and as always, comment and vote as you feel so inclined. :)
erskogly
Wow! Ok - so it's dead - but that's still the strangest pose I've ever seen. Seems to be looking out the window, bored out of his mind, sighing heavily. (But then, it's propably pretty boring to die in a windowsill...). Very nice!
Syrup
I'm really sorry but I've been following the description and the following comments like this was some kind of mind reading game and concluded the result with howling uproarous laughther... not at the poor dragonfly's demise.But our utterly human nature! LOL Thx :B eaver !