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)
lisalisette
Wonderful photograph.. !!
Hendesse
Beautiful animal. A great shot!
Valeriya
Beautiful animal, I love leopard, and all of the animals!
Richardphotos
very beautiful big cat and photo. the wire enclosures are a bother to take pictures but not having a fence is not a viable option
blinkings
Even though the wire is in the way, it's still super easy to see the beauty of this wonderful creature. Good one mate.
midnightmum
Such a wonderful animal, but sad where he is, nice shot.
flavia49
wonderful big cat
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
whaleman
That's a beautiful cat! I think everyone should have a guard cat; they're way better than guard cows, lol.
Blush
Great capture Hugs Susan
danapommet
An exquisite animal and capture Dennis!
erlandpil
A great shot erland
JuliSonne
A magnificent animal. This eyes and the focused look .... fascinating and yet scary. OUTSTANDING capture!
blondeblurr
Brilliant specimen of a wildcat, and brilliant catch of that intense focus, Superb image Dennis, wishing you well and hope you are feeling up to par again a.s.a.p. ;)) *BB
tennesseecowgirl
oh wow great shot!!
tommorules
Beautiful creature. Looks hungry !
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful cat! Looks like he sees someone he knows...