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 (31)
kgb224
Superb capture Bill. God Bless.
RodS Online Now!
A beautiful and peaceful capture, Bill!
durleybeachbum
The light is lovely, and the sweep of the beach dynamic.
BIPOLARTWO
Daddy don't you walk so fast...This fits it perfectly. Great image to fit a great song... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrlcGWRKZMo
awjay
super place and pic
Faemike55
WOW! very beautiful and moving capture
EJD64
I like the photo. It looks like a father and child taking a walk.
goodoleboy
Time alone is an understatement if this sterling photo is any proof, Bill. Great atmosphere/mood of coldness in this one. Of course, you were there to record the scene, so the pair weren't technically alone.
bobrgallegos
Very beautiful capture!!
wotan
Desolate and beautiful!
MrsRatbag
The swirling tidelines on the beach are absolutely wonderful! Gorgeous capture!
auntietk
Such a nice beach! I like the swirls made by the creek as it meanders out into the Sound. The slight desaturation is perfect for the scene. Beautifully done! :*
THROBBE
I love this shot Bill! Great scene!
beachzz
My kind of place!!
hipps13
oh, yes a place for the thoughts as the "alone" roams warm hugs, Linda
dragonmuse
How beautiful. really makes me miss the west coast.
Feliciti
beautiful view and scenic!!
jayfar
Super capture Bill. The nearest I've been to here is Vancouver Island.
dakotabluemoon
It does tell a story awesome catch on this.
debbielove
Beautiful, serene and peaceful looking.. And have to say the certain lake of colour makes it look better.. Good one! Rob
jendellas
Love the mood, fabulous capture!!!
alanwilliams
beautiful shapes created here Bill
kansas
Beautiful! Just what everyone needs now and then: Time Alone.
sandra46
SUPERLATIVE CREATION
flavia49
wonderful image
nikolais
3D.. love the air perspective
Blush
Great capture Hugs Susan
junge1
Besides the rain and usual overcast that I remember most of my time spent up there I also remember days like this. Perfect calm, slight mist, flat sea, an occassional seagull, a human or two. In this case most likely a father and son, probably explaining something about the sea, i.e. bonding time. A perfect place to relax and reflect on the stage of things. Very relaxing atmosphere and you captured it perfectly Bill!
tennesseecowgirl
Lovely scene!
cfulton
Stunning composition and lighting - very atmospheric. Clive