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 (16)
kgb224
Excewllent capture.
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Seaview123
I like the effect you got with this image. It gives your woods scene a spooky quality. Nice work.
orig_buggy
Exceptional work!
MrsRatbag
Love the postwork, great image!
lizzibell
Beautiful...
durleybeachbum
Mysterious!
flavia49
fantastic artwork!!
sandra46
YES, A GREAT PHOTO. YOU SUCCEEDED IN CAPTURING THE MIXED FEELINGS!
furuta
Fantastic atmosphere and beautiful forest. splendid photo!!
moochagoo
Amazing work for a good mood !
misha_d
great artwork, love it, interesting filter too
MC-Jay-One
I love the atmosphere in this picture, great shot!
ShadowsNTime
Very nice atmosphere:-) Well done!!!
lucindawind
stunning atmosphere and shot/ work
Chipka
Stunning is one way to describe this; it's definitely a stunning piece of visual art, but it's more than that as well. I love the complexity, and the way you can't actually just glance at this and be done with it. This is one of those pieces that draws you in and invites you to explore its nooks and crannies. That, in my book, is fantastic. Great sense of color, great shadows and light in constant byplay. Fantastic.