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 (35)
Faemike55
Very cool capture
GiMi53
Although I like the atmosphere with these long shadows, it's a pity that low light does not allow to see details of this vegetation covered old wall... Nice shot, Bill ! :~)
awjay
nice atmosphere
auntietk
I love the light, and your composition is superb. A fantastic shot!
jayfar
Tara has taken the words right out of my mouth, super shot Bill.
jendellas
Quiet & peaceful, lovely capture!!
kgb224
Superb capture Bill. God Bless.
durleybeachbum
Superb, moody and evocative pic, Bill. Those long shadows give me intimations of mortality.
dakotabluemoon
I love to look through old cemeteries just to see who they were and old dates cause they all have such stories behind them.Great shot.
THROBBE
Very nice tack sharp shot!
DamirCizmok
Great shot.
EJD64
Nice Shot. When the boys were younger, we spent a lot of time looking through old cemeteries. It present some very interesting items. In Fremont, NE the headstone nest to my in=laws is a man who was a survivor of the Titanic.
debbielove
Long shows, old, creepy looking corner at night I bet.. Super views though, that's for sure.. Good shot Bill.. Rob
thecytron
A very good photo!
MrsRatbag
Very beautiful! I love that wrought iron gate, and you got wonderful lighting with that low-angle sun.
helanker
Seems to be a lovely cemetary. Love the shades on the lawn.
Fidelity2
Yes. This is the way to create. I.e. the way you create is perfect. 5+!
X-PaX
Very nice capture. I like the lighting very much. It looks also like you have a very nice wide view from there.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful light and peaceful setting!!
Rainastorm
Wow would this be the place to wander, great capture Bill
dragonmuse
Perfect time of day to capture this most iconic image.
goodoleboy
Tons of clarity and mood in this elegantly silhouetted image, Bill.
npauling
A lovely photo of this part of the cemetery and what a great light you have caught.
RodS
Wonderful composition, Bill! This has a very peaceful look - I like it!
flavia49
excellent shot
jocko500
do look old
hipps13
so many thoughts stare for awhile and wonder too a lot goes on warm hugs, Linda
anmes
Peaceful...
BIPOLARTWO
Great capture where the low light creates a terrific shadowed atmosphere
sandra46
GREAT SHOT