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 (28)
MagikUnicorn
BEAUTY
tennesseecowgirl
Stunning capture of this beautiful hotel. great to see!!
glix70
Beautiful deepblue in the sky, it is perfect in contrast with the golden tones of this nice building!!! Great pov!!! :)
erlandpil
Nice picture in good color erland
flavia49
great capture!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend.
MOSKETON
PRECIOSO LUGAR. MUY BUENA IMAGEN.
auntietk
Fantastic night shot!
lucindawind
wow stunning ..what a fantastic shot
sandra46
SUPERB COMPOSITION!!!!
kathyreed13
Now thats what I'm talking about, Hometown with its best foot forward, thank you for showing her best sides, not that theres any bad sides.
orig_buggy
GORGEOUS!!!
elfin14doaks
This si a really cool shot. I love lights. Very awesome.
CoreyBlack
This is really nice! The lights have nice details. You can count them. Night photography is not the easiest thing in the world, but you make it look so easy here. WOW! It makes me want to practice, but it's too cold tonight, so I'm staying in with popcorn and Renderosity. This is really great.
Hendesse
Wonderful colors. Excellent night shot!
bluedarkmoon
Wow!!! so colorful and amazing place, love it!!!
flora-crassella
wonderful night picture!!! Great!!!!
0rest4wicked
Nice night capture!
BertDes
Excellent capture. Great architecture.
wjames
Beautiful photo, just the place to spend a few days being pampered
Richardphotos
very beautiful building and light display
anahata.c
thank you so much for gracing my gallery with your presence. I'm new to photography (painted all my life) and it's a big thing to learn! I appreciate your stopping by. I've just romped through your gallery, and it goes without saying you're a fine photographer. Here, I like the angle, it's just right for the building; and it still feels frontal, probably because of your sense of light. Real clarity on the lights, and in good contrast to the surfaces behind them. It makes the building a big "light display" as Richard says, and it's very effective. And the saturated blue sky & the stairs, etc, are wonderfully toned down---fine contrasts. A fine piece & very striking, and a good New Year image too! I'll be back for more, but it's pleasure to come here at last...
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
Str4wB34ry
WOW! Now I can see the real beauty in this building. Fabulous image.
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic night shot!
junge1
Beautifully captured!
lorandbartho
Elegant picture!
Osper
Neato!!!!!!