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.
ÂÂ
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.
ÂÂ
Comments (21)
cryptojoe
Great POV. I see it has a perfect perch for building a tree fort too!
eekdog
cool pov, so happy a bird was not up there dropping a message.. nice colors also..
MOSKETON
GENIAL.
bimm3d
cool shot!!
NightGallery
Awesome shot!
prutzworks
impressive pov
ragouc
Very good POV and shot.
Juliette.Gribnau
fantastic pov !!
bmac62
I was an avid tree climber prior to becoming a teenager...your POV makes me think the first branches are a long way up. Sycamore?
flavia49
very beautiful!
kgb224
Looks high my friend. I will stay put.Outstanding capture my friend.
sandra46
SUPERB POV
Chipka
I love the quasi-calico pattern of the bark. The POV is a real winner as well. The colors really draw me in (and up) and I love the feeling of being dwarfed tha this shot delivers. Nice. Very nice indeed.
CoreyBlack
This is GREAT!! What a fantastic shot and POV. I used to love to climb trees when I was a kid, but we had to move to Long Island and then Indiana before i got a real chance. During the youthful NYC period, we had other colorful terms as well, such as "Make like a tree, and leave," "Put an egg in your shoe and beat it," and my personal favorite, "Go take a walk until your hat floats." And these were the clean ones. I agree with kgb224, that this one looks a little too high to grab on to, and that bark doesn't look too foregiving, but it still gives me the urge to have a go at it. What a great shot that brings back a lot of fond memories.
CaressingTheDark
Excellent textures and great POV
jayfar
Beautiful tree and the POV.
pat40
wonderful pic. lovely Tree
mickeyrony
This tree is attacked by the worms and he will die. Sad my friend. Beautiful photo and POV. Congratulations and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) Cet arbre est attaquer par les petits vers et il va mourir . Tristesse mon ami . Belle photo et pov . Bravo et mille mercis de partager ((5++))
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful POV and picture !
junge1
Looks huge. Love the POV!
geoffwoods
Compositions good Dennis, I have similar images myself. For me the light's a little bit harsh, but that's only my personal preference. Other than that well done my friend. Geoff