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 (19)
Richardphotos
excellent shot.I have crossed the same place many times and of course little money. my favorite place there is the tower down at Stratosphere.it is a worth while place to go
kbrog
It's a beautiful place if you can stay outside of the casnios. ;D Beautiful capture of it's glory and glitter! :)
sandra46
superlative, marvelous image!
jeroni
Wonderful and very creative work
MOSKETON
GENIAL.
blinkings
Lovely. I gotta say I've never had any interest in gambling, which I'm sure is good as I would be hopeless at it! I do love all these Vegas lights though!
CaressingTheDark
We are thinking seriously about going there in July to get away after our sons wedding here on June 16th and they get back from their honeymoon. We would love to know where is the best place to stay and a must see there. Great pic BTW
Xoterik
Very nice twilight setting you got going there. Well done!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. I want to follow in the footsteps of the Lord and he declares that gambling is not allowed. Strange how many are so hooked that they will gamble all their money and then they cannot afford to buy groceries for their daily needs and so I can carry on.
Hendesse
Fantastic view, colors and depth. Excellent and interesting shot!
cryptojoe
Great night shot of Vegas. Did you go to the Fremont Street Experience? The overhead show is usually very stunning. Last I heard they were replacing the lights with LED's so it would look more like an overhead television set.
danapommet
Super shot of the strip at night Dennis. Great neon colors! Dana
ElusiveAngel
This looked so nice, I at first thought it was painted but then saw it is a photograph. It is very nice!
bodo_56
A brillant shot, perfect lighting! I agree, the slightly soft focus adds to the image!
moochagoo
Very good lighting. One day, I will win :))
CoreyBlack
Story of my life... This is a great shot filled with that seat-of-the-pants you-are-there energy of good travel photography. It feels like I walking next to you looking over my shoulder. Wonderful work here.
ledwolorz
Seems like you made it with the touch of HDR, very good exp. and composition.
mickeyrony
If you whant to spend your time and money that the place .But it is funny to try one time .... Good taken of hard moments previews like . Great work ((5++))
bmac62
Las Vegas is such a photographer's delight. The last time there (Feb 2010), I actually got away with just blowing $20:) Great pic.