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 (24)
durleybeachbum
I can only dream of 'too much blue' with our present anticyclonic gloom! But a super composition, Bill!
THROBBE
Beautiful shot Bill! I have a few rocky spots here I have to visit! Nice post work as well!
Kaartijer
That's a pretty good shot, Bill!
drace68
The shore, rocky or mudflat is always interesting. Good capture of the curling breaker farthest off shore; the closer-in spuming breaker; the minor ripple; and finally the sand-moving foaming swash. Although interrupted by rocks, the wave-front pattern refracts and here lands about 90 degrees from the open-water direction. Always interesting, the shore.
debbielove
Still looks like a place I'd like to walk. A great idea to post in B?W. Gives it a different perspective. Good job again, Bill. Rob.
fredster66
Great photo Bill and its perfect in B&W...
PD154
Works in monochrome Bill, very nice shot Sir.
kansas
Very nice B/W photo.
JaneEden
I think the black and white brings more definition and highlights the waves more, possibly. Great shot Bill, hugs Jane xx
CavalierLady
I have to agree, the black and white shows a lot of texture and contrast, nicely done Bill.
kenmo
You've nicely captured the drama and power of the sea...
beachzz
I love this shot, MY kind of place!!
auntietk
I love this in b&w. Wonderful contrast, and a beautiful composition.
marybelgium
beautiful !
moonrancher
Hahaha. Too much blue. Yeah, you're probably right, but what a thought. Excellent in B&W. Reminds me of how timeless the waves are, and powerful. Great work, Bill.
goodoleboy
Fine array of sharp contrasts and textures in this splendid composition, Bill! I believe Photoshop has a whole arena of color control filters to handle your blue problem.
npauling
This looks lovely in B&W, you can see all the detail.
Richardphotos
super seascape Bill
bronwyn_lea
I like it in B&W. Wonderful picture!
artaddict2
Waves and surf in any colour create the crashing sounds in my ears, I can hear it now and if I shut my eyes I can include a gull or two. Nice shot !
junge1
You have created a great atmosphere by keeping making b&w Bill. Reminds me of the 50s.
Fred255
Good to see the sea, the mood can change so much between colour and blick and white.
MagikUnicorn
Beautiful shot
nikolais
I really enjoy seeing your shift to b&w on your way, Bill. Very well done! Bravo!