Sorry for the corny title - just couldn't resist.My name is Dennis and I just got back into photography after two-decade layoff. I started off in 35mm in 1973 and lugged a couple of bags of gear, cameras, lenses, etc around the world during a 22 year Navy career. I got out of that habit after kids came along and cribs, diaper bags and car seats elbowed out camera gear for room in the car. Also, while my wife was remarkably patient with my stopping and waiting for just the right lighting, dirty-diapered kids were less so.
I got back into photography after my wife "forced" me to buy a DSLR in December of 2008. We'd gone to a camera store to buy a point and shoot for her to use in her antiques and collectibles business and she caught me looking at a couple of DSLRs in the display case. She suggested I check them out 'just for fun", but, when I tried to give them back to the sales person she asked "Which one do you want?" and refused to leave the store until I chose one.
Sadly, I lost Mrs Sea_Dog to cancer six months later, but fortunately she got to see me revive the passion I once had. My gallery is a lasting tribute to her and our love.
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Over the last two and a half years, since learning about Renderosity from a friend, has been a continuous learning and discovery process. The artists here are so amazingly talented and inspirational - and extremely friendly. Seeing their work and reading their comments on mine have allowed me to grow as an artist much faster than I could have on my own.
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Comments (17)
qrud
nice picture, well done macro
M2A
Funny and very pretty bee photo.
Fidelity2
Perfect. 5+.
flavia49
super!
danob
Wonderful and such lovely light
GBCalls
Very nice in full size view. Well done
auntietk
Wonderful capture! I love all that sunlight. :)
danapommet
Outstanding macro capture. Great lighting and detail. Love the bee. Dana P
beachzz
Nothing more wonderful than orange blossoms, the scent is intoxicating--this is one smart bee!! Great shot!!
MrsLubner
How very beautiful those blooms are. I haven't seen any lemon or lime blossoms yet on my trees but I hope I do soon. They look very similar to these. Outstanding Macro.
durleybeachbum
Perfect shot!
MC-Jay-One
Excellent shot with great details!
bronwyn_lea
So pretty and you caught him so well. Great shot!
kgb224
Excellent capture.
sandra46
superlative capture!
anmes
Great...lucky meeting!!
Blush
Beautiful I tried in vain to grow this bush one yr It never did bloom for me But a friend had one and the blooms on it smelled like heaven I wanted mine to grow so bad...maybe the nursery sent me a dud LOL Won't order from them again Love this...I am jealous LOL Great capture of the shrub and the bee Hugs Susan~