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 (18)
jayfar
Just maybe!! An excellent and textural shot.
tball2004
Nice!
Xoterik
Very interesting use of selective coloring.
Hendesse
Fantastic shot and postwork. Superb textures.
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
sandra46
EXCELLENT IMAGE
jocko500
cool
0rest4wicked
A definite maybe! Well seen Dennis!
Richardphotos
well seen and superb subject
whaleman
Nice find and image!
emmecielle
Excellent capture! :)
kbrog
Wonderful capture! :)
bmac62
Well done. After pondering your picture and words, John Milton's words from a poem he wrote after going blind comes to mind, "They also serve who only stand and wait".
danapommet
A nice shot but I hope that his boat is moored close enough that he could swim back!
mariogiannecchini
Very interesting use of selective coloring !
erlandpil
Very interesting picture erland
tofi
A really cool subject and find! I like the textures and effect here!
tennesseecowgirl
Oh great shot. Fun title.