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 (25)
MOSKETON
PRECIOSA DEFINICION, MAGNIFICA FOTO.
jocko500
yes the web do look wonderful
clbsmiley
wonderful!!!
kbrog
Lovely flower and a excellent POV and capture! :)
Blush
Beautiful yellow hibiscus:) And the intricate web sometimes in the edge or along the sides glistens like little diamonds....... Also like the POV as the flower seems to have upturned it's head looking at the sun....... Love that yellow color.......I had one a couple of years back but it was a bi-color.............wished I had kept it now instead of thrown it away... I have one now that is 5 yrs old and still blooms every year.... Great capture and presentation...10 stars for this one:) ** I have up a new one too drop by and if you have already then thanks:) Hugs Susan~
kgb224
A gem of a capture my friend. Some nice natural back lighting from the sun. Outstanding capture my friend.
Meisiekind
Stunning! This Hibiscus is certainly being used as a home by some 8 legged critter!!! Wonderful light!
Ac-Dc
wonderful!!!
lick.a.witch
Beautiful image, fabulous capture! ^=^
DananJaya_Chef
Wonderful colors and love the POV.
flavia49
great shot!
alanwilliams
beautiful in its colour combinations.
sandra46
super cool shot
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
lucindawind
very beautiful flower and shot !!
virginiese
excellent picture !
Hendesse
Fantastic colors, light and stunning details. Excellent photo!
babuci
Wonderful yellow color and the spiderweb looks quite nice too.
tennesseecowgirl
beautiful!
Alex_Antonov
Very well done!
danapommet
I agree about the light and the web builder has not damaged the well lit flower. Dana
erlandpil
Wonderfult picture erland
moochagoo
A "spider" beauty :)
Ilona-Krijgsman
wonderful flower, with an extra bones the cobweb
Juliette.Gribnau
wonderful photo !