Sorry for the corny title - just couldn't resist.My name is Dennis and I just got back into photography after two-decade layoff.Ă‚Â 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.Ă‚Â 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.Ă‚Â 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.Ă‚Â 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.Ă‚Â 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.Ă‚Â The artists here are so amazingly talented and inspirational - and extremely friendly.Ă‚Â 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 (28)
kgb224
This is outstanding my friend. God Bless.
Feliciti
looks really cool !!! like the glowing ballon too!
Hendesse
Fantastic night shot and outstanding presentation. Looks superb!!
Meisiekind
Excellent result and a wonderful shot of the Paris Casino in LV!
Richardphotos
outstanding manipulation
kbrog
Now there's a way of doing a 3D picture that you don't need those glasses to enjoy. :D Excellent work with this wonderful photograph! :)
jayfar
It certainly is a wonderful result and super colours.
CaressingTheDark
Wonderful colors and post work
bobrgallegos
Awesome work on this outstanding image!!
sandra46
OUTSTANDING!
blackbeltbound
I Live Here. Great Shot!!!!!
Lashia
Awesome lighting- thanks for sharing! :)
Selina Photography™
evinrude
Very cool presentation. BM's still kickin' it!
dochtersions
A great ( I guess mid-night-)shot!
KarmaSong
Fantastic image processing and gorgeous result !
mickeyrony
Always attractions dominate us my friend. Superb as always. Congratulations again and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) Toujours attractions dominent nos yeux mon ami . Superbe comme toujours . Bravo encore et mille mercis de partager ((5++))
tennesseecowgirl
Superb work, I am very impressed.
danapommet
I does have a great look and the ballon is a winner too. Dana
erlandpil
This is outstanding erland
moochagoo
Very good postwork and composition
0rest4wicked
Well done!
virginiese
Oh ! I know this place. i've been there many years ago. Thanks for the memories :-) Great capture and nice night shot !
MagikUnicorn
The Fabulous Las Vegas...beautiful shot
junge1
Well done!
Dreamingbee
amazing photo - and great presentation !! wow
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful work !Great night shot !
Ilona-Krijgsman
wow, interesting post work...love the lights
greyone
Thank you for the suggestion on my attempt at out of ounds on the wolf image. I love the effect you achieved with it here. Excellent work. I tried tilting the frame but couldnt get it to work right. I have it down now but that was after I posted the wolf.