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)
bebopdlx
They are such cool birds.
Xoterik
I heard somewhere that they are fed lots of shrimp to get that brilliant color. Nice shot.
jayfar
Real beauties and you have captured them really well.
Celart
Wonderful colors and capture. Well done
bobrgallegos
Wonderful capture of these beautiful birds!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Hendesse
Beautiful Flamingos, I like their color. Excellent and very beautiful shot!
Blush
Excellent capture These flamingos are so so pretty Hugs Susan~
sandra46
EXCELLENT SHOT! GREAT COLOR
erlandpil
Stunning capture erland
Isabelle711
My husband is always looking for the shade himself. LOL!!!! I love the warmth of the sun to a certain degree. :))))) Most beautiful image. :)))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))
jeroni
Excellent shot, fantastic colors and details
blondeblurr
Both show-offs - even doing it on one leg! and the duck walking past in the BG couldn't care less what's going on - hilarious ... BTW they are absolutely striking looking specimens, BB PS glad to read, that you like the sculptures ;)
MagikUnicorn
B E A U T Y
junge1
Beautifully captured and composed!
Richardphotos
I enjoy seeing them. beautiful capture
danapommet
I like this - 4 different flamingos and 4 different poses!!! :o)
Digital_Mischief
San Diego Zoo! I used to live in that area and make trips to the zoo all the time. Love the canyons.