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 (20)
MOSKETON
ME ENCANTA ESTE DOMINIO DE LUZ Y COMPOSICION.
MagikUnicorn
Lovely shot
kbrog
Such an artsy feel to this picture, love the flowers outside the window and all this fantastic blown glass. Excellent POV and capture!
beachzz
Gorgeous stuff--it would be my favorite place too!!
lizzibell
Great shot...
auntietk
Such beautiful objects! I love photographing glass. I'd have been like a kid in a candy store! :)
MrsLubner
I love colored glass in the sunlight. This is a fabulous shot.
kgb224
You did a superb job. Outstanding capture.
Meisiekind
This is glorious with the backlight! I would go mad in there!
njb2000
Lovely glass ware great lighting and refractions!
sandra46
great shot! the suspicious person has still to understand the value of publicity!
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
Richardphotos
some people are paranoid and others quite amicable. beautiful glass works and capture
DananJaya_Chef
Love the colors, Wonderful capture. Well done.
Hendesse
Fantastic shot. I love the colors.
wjames
Great capture of a stunning collection of coloured glass!
tennesseecowgirl
I had a similar experience in a shop this woman acted like I was a spy from another country it was pretty amusing to watch her watching me... mostly though people seem to be flattered when you take photos inside their shops if their shops or merchandise wasn't interesting why would we be wanting to take photos of it, they should be flattered.. Love the shots of you and Mrs. Seadogs travels....
Chipka
This is gorgeous! Those colors just pop off of the screen. I love all of the details and the textures, and this takes me back to my life in Prague where I was surrounded by so much glass I stopped seeing it! The story about the artists being appreciative of your photographic interest in their work is quite touching, especially since it seems to heartfelt; it's a refreshing contrast to the woman who defensively forbade photography. Ah, but maybe she's a throwback to the Communist era, when photography of shops and such was forbidden, because one never knew if one was actually photographing a KGB nest or something--the KGB was certainly not gonna tell you and so it was just safer to forbid photography in general...but I somehow doubt that woman's story is so full of political and international intrigue. This is a great shot though, and your use of color and light is simply wonderful!
bmac62
This is a never fail recipe for a fine photo...colored art glass, light and shade. A-1!
MaraP
Amazing glass works, excellent shot and mood! Thx for sharing