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 (29)
eekdog Online Now!
wow! such great detail, beauty and colors. amazing work// steve
bimm3d
wonderful shot!!
Chipka
WOW! This is an amazing piece of work. I have yet to try any sort of aquatic photographs, but I'm sure that 2011 will bring that chance. I love this. I've always been fascinated by jellyfish, and these are beauties...such delicate, fragile, almost floral things. The colors are lavish and rich, the textures (squishy though they may be) are quite intriguing and inviting...just as long as these babies don't sting! Marvelous work, and I'm glad that I'm slowly, slowly, slowly beginning to catch up. This rocks!
kbrog
Wow! that's wild looking! :) Excellent capture!
CaressingTheDark
What an amazing and beautiful capture. Awesome work
whaleman
Very colorful and interesting shot!
Hubert
Wonderful capture!!
cfulton
Love the colouring and detail! Clive
jclP
woow,Excellent capture!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. I love the colors of the jellyfish.
Hendesse
Fantastic shot, beautiful colors!
MOSKETON
Me gusta.
pauldeleu
A lovely composition.
sandra46
SPECTACULAR, GORGEOUS IMAGE
Blush
Love the colors Great render Hugs Susan~
morningglory
Amazing work.
jocko500
love the colors
Meisiekind
Fantastic indeed!!
moochagoo
Superb composition and colors !
danapommet
Beautiful colors and detail. Love Monterey. Dana
neoexcello
WOW. Amazing capture.
lick.a.witch
Astounding capture. Really fabulous. ^=^
erlandpil
wonderful shot erland
junge1
Fantastic!
jophoto
Beautiful Images!
sharky_
Absolutely Beautiful. Aloha
mariogiannecchini
Excellent capture , fantastic colors !!!
mickeyrony
So pretty to watch but a little pest to humans. Bravo again this many thanks ((5 + +)) Si joli à contempler mais un peu ravageur pour les humains .Bravo encore cet mille mercis((5++))
myrrhluz
Wonderful colors, light, composition, and detail! The glow of their bodies and drifting tentacles is beautiful. Excellent capture!