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 (34)
JuliSonne
W O W....was für ein cooles Foto...a beauty!!
kbrog
Beautiful old sailing vessel, excellent POV and capture! :)
wancow
Reason enough to visit San Diego! Beautiful. Thought it might be the Cutty Sark in London when I saw the thumbnail...
tball2004
Impressive image!
jclP
impressionante photo, et pov
jocko500
very good pov
sandra46
AMAZING IMAGE!
inspiriture
Great image and awesome color!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful POV of this amazing ship!!
West_coaster07
Wonderful!!!
bmac62
Built in 1863! I've never seen this ship...another reason to get to San Diego one day. Nicely photographed Dennis.
photosynthesis
Great shot that captures the impressiveness of this old ship (that looks like it's been well looked after)...
auntietk
Love the pov ... VERY nice! You make me want to come to San Diego!
blinkings
Beautiful craft.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Feliciti
wonderful captured !! like this sailingships so much !!
jayfar
A really lovely clear shot.
fallen21
Wonderful shot.
thecytron
Xcellent photo!
jeroni
Beautiful composition. excellent work
junge1
Beautifully captured!
angora
love that POV!!! wonderful pic!
erlandpil
Great image erland
moochagoo
Excellent POV. "Yo Ho, Yo Ho! A pirate's life for me."
danapommet
A A brilliant photo of the ‘star’ in all of her glory!
tofi
A stunning view of this beautiful ocean liner! Fantastic lighting as well, that reveals the beauty of the water and the sky! I wish I could go for a "little" tour :)
GiMi53
Impressive POV ! Congratulations for the selection of this image in LWitG #8 (Last Week in the Gallery #8) ! :~)
0rest4wicked
A grand POV Dennis!
Fotogen
Great Image
blondeblurr
What would I give to sail around the oceans on this beautiful flagship ? - if only it wasn't all tied up ... ;) love the special POV - makes it even look more impressive, super job Dennis, BB