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 (24)
tennesseecowgirl
What a cool shop. This former California blond would have definitely went in to browse a bit.. :)
MOSKETON
PRECIOSA IMAGEN.
CaressingTheDark
Wonderful colors and capture
Blush
Great capture Awesome colors there sweetie Hugs Susan~
mariogiannecchini
Very lovely street photo !
DananJaya_Chef
Really wonderful image, Fantastic capture.
lucindawind
fantastic shot !
flavia49
excellent!
kenmo
What a great capture....
kgb224
Perfect timing and capture.
kbrog
That is a real eye catcher, excellent capture!
mickeyrony
And yes, a beautiful catch my friend and like a return to the heart of the Fifties HT Lol ..... ((5++)) Et oui ,une belle prise mon ami et comme un retour à l'âme des années 50 th Lol..... ((5++))
vintorix
California Blonde? Not being familiar with American terms I wonder is that the same as A Southern Belle? ?
erlandpil
Great capture erland
jeroni
beautiful, love the colors and lighting excellent work
wjames
A great capture of a beautiful looking store!!!!!!!
sandra46
GORGEOUS IMAGE, GREAT SHOT!
tofi
Heheh... great capture and scene! Very colourful and inviting a place! Intriguing indeed... I wonder what's in there :) Lovely capture and presentation!
anahata.c
a shot of exceptional clarity and directness...the kind that makes us see these kinds of sights with new eyes. The cleanness of the wood & glass is stunning, and you captured the hues with total clarity, making them stand out. The frontal view flattened the sign (facing the left side of the shot), bringing home the direct flush nature of the capture. And the sign---under that intense light (so funny for daytime!)---is also wonderfully vivid & clear. It could almost be an abstract, because of the clear play of form to form & hue to hue; but it's a photo; and, to me, it's a real gem. Fine work. A real treat for the eye.
MagikUnicorn Online Now!
SWEET SHOT
Alex_Antonov
Wow!
A_Sunbeam
Great shot - love all the details.
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderful capture !, verybright and clear
beachzz
Lol, i won't even tell any blond jokes--great capture!!