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 (17)
kbrog
Beautiful colors and details, excellent capture! :)
danapommet
Lovely Iris capture and beautiful colors!
0rest4wicked
Some great shades of purple!
Richardphotos
very beautiful irises and capture
qrud
Fine capture.
mps
Lovely image
jayfar
They certainly do like the sun, lovely pic.
Blush
I really like how the light brings out all the bold colors too Very pretty image a fav with me Hugs Susan~
kgb224
They are reaching for the sun. Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
Hendesse
Excellent shot. Wonderful colors, light and fantastic details.
sandra46
simply beautiful
tofi
I would have to concur with these lovely flowers! :) They certainly are thriving in the sun! Beautiful capture and colours!
bobrgallegos
Beautiful capture!!
fallen21
Awesome shot.
jeroni
Very cute scene. Great work
moochagoo
Wonderful Iris. We didnt have them this year near Paris.
erlandpil
very beautiful erlsand