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 (15)
DananJaya_Chef
Simply wonderful, excellent shot.
MaraP
WOW! Superb!
MagikUnicorn
LO VE LY O imagine minunata cu o perspectivă unică :)
kbrog
Wonderful POV, almost feel like your on the ship. :) Excellent capture!
delaorden_ojeda
great pov and excelent colors !
jeroni
Fantastic light and mood. Superb shot
flavia49
fabulous!
jocko500
love to see tall ships...cool shot
CaressingTheDark
amazing shot and perfect POV
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
sandra46
amazing, superb image!
Chipka
Don't you just love the sound these things make!? I heard one...it was at Navy Pier and the wind was blowing and the sails were not unfurled fully, but they made this wonderful snapping noise, only it was a rather thick sound...like a wet snap made out of leather or something. It was impressive. And to add to that memory is this picture! I love the light, the crispness of everything and the fantastic sense of color...the sky is flawless and a perfect backdrop (updrop?) to the sails and the struts and booms. This is a really fantastic piece of work and I love the POV. Great stuff!
mariogiannecchini
Splendid image ! Great perspective !
danapommet
WOW! A super shot of all that rigging and the sail. Dana
lior
Excellent lights!Superb composition