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 (27)
Kaartijer
Beautiful indeed... great shot!
MOSKETON
PRECIOSA IMAGEN.
watapki66
Beautiful shot!
Blush
Wish mine was in bloom for a pic I have one of last year though LOL I don't think they will bloom in 38 degree weather Great capture Hugs Susan~
MrsLubner
delicate hibiscus. Wonderful pov.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend.
sonofagun
Beautiful photo. I wish I was there now, looks nice and warm.
kbrog
Beautiful capture!
sandra46
outstanding capture great color
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
psyoshida
Lovely. Glad you listened!
danapommet
Super POV and lighting. Wonderful contrast against the palm. Dana
ledwolorz
Beautiful photo.
Alex_Antonov
Wow!
lucindawind
very beautiful lovely lighting also
wjames
WOW!! a beautiful capture of a beautiful flower.
Chipka
Everything about this is beautiful! I love the slightly papery texture of those petals and the colors are deliciously intense! Not overpowering, just intense. This is a super image.
jayfar
A very nice pic of the beautiful hibiscus flower.
erlandpil
Wiónderful capture picture erland
KarmaSong
Superb hibiscus flower, the lighting is excellent too!
starfire777
Very beautiful photo!!!
wysiwig
Beautiful flower, wonderful composition.
emmecielle
Excellent shot and lighting! :)
moochagoo
Great contrast flower / trunk
kasalin
A very great macro capture !!! Beautiful flower indeed :) 5*
Str4wB34ry
Beautiful coloured flower. Well captured.
mickeyrony
Sublimate this presentation my friend of this Beauty like. The lighting is brilliant. Cheer still and mile mercies ((5++)) Sublime cette présentation mon ami de cette Beautée comme . L'éclairage est génial . Bravo encore et mile mercis((5++))