Peak hour, North Coast NSW

Simon Whittaker

Peak hour, North Coast NSW

This shot was taken on our local beach at around 7:30am. I like this shot in particular because at this time of morning people all around the world pack into trains, cars, trams, buses etc and here is this girl and her horse reclaiming that little bit of freedom most of us crave.

Peak hour, North Coast NSW belongs to the following groups:

Beach Art, Everyday Life, Horizons, Rural NSW, Shadows & Reflections and Sunrise, Sunset Available for sale as

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Peak hour, North Coast NSW by Simon Whittaker
Peak hour, North Coast NSW by Simon Whittaker
  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Beautiful capture great shot.

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Great concept and result…..............excellent treatment

  • RhondaR

    RhondaR

    Stunning shot. Great silhouette and colours.

  • JOHAN (photowalker) NIJENHUIS

    JOHAN (photowa...

    STUNNING SHOT GREAT LIGHT AND REFLECTION

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    GORGEOUS!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you, especially for taking the time to provide feedback.

  • Els Steutel

    Els Steutel

    beauty of a shot!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that, I froze waiting for this shot. This was the first time I asked someone other than family to do a shot, the girl had finished riding and was leaving. I chased her for this shot and I’m glad I did. Thanks again forthe feedback.

  • Unspoken

    Unspoken

    Beautiful silhouette, perfect timing!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thank you, after seeing your work I am very honoured.

  • momma2four

    momma2four

    Beautiful photo!! Love the silhouette, the colors, the reflection!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks ;-)

  • Marc McDonald

    Marc McDonald

    Nice capture! Very tenacious of you to chase after this rider! Way to fight for a shot!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks Marc, amazing how good it feels to go and ask instead of wimping out and regretting it later like I normally do. Thnaks for taking the time to view the shot and read the story.

  • Robin Robb

    Robin Robb

    Oh my gosh…. what a wonderful photo. Beautiful.

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thank you Robin, As I said in the notes this is the first person I have asked for and directed their photograph and I guess this why I like this shot. I enlarged this to poster size the other week and it looks magnificent, I sold it privately a few hours later to a friend and the lady at the camera shop said a customer there wanted a copy too! Its not the money though, its the thrill.
    Thanks again.

  • Phil Ryan

    Phil Ryan

    Congratulations on this great shot. And for living in a wonderful part of the country.

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks Phil, I appreciate your comments, it’s a great place – just don’t tell anyone!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    beautiful and serene capture..! Yes that´s the way should be !

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thank you elbambino, I truely appreciate your comments, I value them highly.

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Nice work Simon….a lovely time of the day…a beautiful moment captured in time.

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks Phil, appreciate the comment.

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    Absolutely stunning photograph.

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks David, Its one of my favourites.

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    excellent capture , this is what I love about Australia , the quiet places ad beautiful sunrises! Jane

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    I saw gum nuts on one of your photos so I assume you live here or have been here. It is wonderful having the quiet places and clean air. It makes such a change to packing in the public transport for work everyday.

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    wow! great capture ,I must admit it is my favourite time of day you just got a big bonus on this morning stroll well done

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks Kathryn, the rider was leaving the beach when I came up panting and asked her for the shot. I am so glad she said yes, this is one of my favourites. I am hoping to do some morning horse shots soon.

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Excellent work here Simon! I love the lighting and general composition! Fantastic:)

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks, I was just admiring your work – love it!

  • RichardRizzo

    RichardRizzo

    fantastic shot !!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again too Richard. I like this one too, try to organise a couple more variations on this. Thanks again for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.

  • Jane Keats

    Jane Keats

    Wonderful shot, love that feeling!!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Wow, thanks again Jane. You’ve made my day.

  • Alexandre Bertin

    Alexandre Bertin

    Hi Simon, first of all many thanks for the comments on my cello picture :)

    This picture is really nice, the colors are amazing. A nice poster for those who like horses.

    I would only regret that the horse is a little bit too much centered in the picture, i would have prefered it on the right of that picture to give more movement.

    Anyway a very nice picture

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Tried the alternate crop. I find it a bit difficult because of the bands of air, water and sand and the horses relation to the three of them – what do you think.

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks Alexandre – you know your stuff. I know what you mean, I have looked at the other images and there is an another image like this but the riders details are hidden in the Island. I have tried to edit the image to get a rule of thirds example but it loses quality and print size. Also, I am not one for using my motordrive, It is a great tool but I like taking individual shots because I feel that at times using motordrive is a bit like using a shotgun approach. Whilst I don’t mind others using it I don’t myself. (But I’m wierd). In this instance it cost me a better image I think so I am re-evaluating this stance.
    Thank you for having the photographic integrity and tell me exactly what you think, I really would rather you write this response than telling me it is a great shot , many people have and I’m glad they like it but I must admit I would rather 100 of type of emails to be perfectly honest.
    Thanks again Alexandre.

  • Claire Farley

    Claire Farley

    Beautiful stunning image!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks Claire, I prefer this crop to the other but I am hoping to do some more horse shots in a week or so, stay tuned if you like.

  • shashamane

    shashamane

    A beautiful image.

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thank you for the comment. It is greatly appreciated!

  • midzing

    midzing

    beautiful capture,,, well done

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    thanks, I really like your work so the complimentis greatly appreciated.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Fabulous capture!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Mel, really appreciate the compliment.

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Absolutely stunning simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Rosina, very kind of you.

  • Ozlem E

    Ozlem E

    This is beautiful! Great shot!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that, Its one of my fav’s

  • Ozlem E

    Ozlem E

    I can see why! Makes me wish I was there instead of work right now!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    I am hearing you, had this discussion with someone else, wouldn’t it be great. I am back to work for 6 days with 7 nights of on-call. Not happy!!!!

  • Ozlem E

    Ozlem E

    LOL!! Ahhh.. The public servant. My husband is a police officer. I know the feeling! I just work my 9-5, love my job but the grass is always greener…

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    yep, its great fun – I have to cinfine my shooting to canons (cameras), although…....

  • Ozlem E

    Ozlem E

    LOL! Have a great week!

  • Kaimarie

    Kaimarie

    I think that this is a great shot, stunning colours…......I find this version more appealing than the second. beautiful =)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much. I like both images for a lot of reasons,I don’t use a motordrive so I like it because I shot it exactly when I wanted it rather than just reeling the shots off. I hope that doesn’t sound like photographic snobbery – it isn’t. In the old days you only one or two chances to get a shot and I like that feeling of shooting the same way.
    Anyway – enough boring rubbish from me. Thank you especially for commenting on my work. I really like your work and it is a real compliment to get a comment from someone of your skill.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Glorious capture

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thankyou so much, I like your work too – fantastic images – I like what you do with layers. Great concepts too.

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    Nice use of light and silhouettes

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Very beautiful!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks for that, I really appreciate it.

  • NewAgeVisionz

    NewAgeVisionz

    Beautiful capture and talk about perfect timing…

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks for that, I see we have some favourite colour themes. Well done for yours and thanks for the comment – and welcome to RB.

  • TIMKIELY

    TIMKIELY

    brillant shot , well done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that, I love this shot myself. I am trying to get out and do some more of this but have been really busy.
    Anyway, thanks again for the feedback, I really appreciate you taking the time to do so.

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    one of my favs simon… great shot.. in sharp and the darkness of the horse and rider in the sunset is superb…

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Matt and thanks for the favourite. I really appreciate it.

  • mekea

    mekea

    BEAUTIFUL! Love the horses reflection…wonderful and thoughtful! A favorite! :) Mekea

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    WOW! I wish that I was there! Great Shot!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you very much Zoraida, I really appreciate the comment. I am hoping to do some more soon.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that and thank you for favouriting my shot, I really appreciate your comment.

  • tarsel

    tarsel

    Stunning image…!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much for favouriting this shot, the wonderful comment and adding me to your watchlist, I really appreciate it.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    Perfect! Love it!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Di, be great to travel to work this way wouldn’t it.

  • mikequigley

    mikequigley

    Gorgeous sepia like capture – great reflection and movement shot – stunning – mq

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks alot Mike, I really appreciate that – and thanks for the favourite too, it means so much to me.

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    this is an amazing image

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Rosina, I am glad you like it, there is the same image with an alternate crop on my profile as well if you are interested.

  • Rosina Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    wonderful photo. Beautiful.love horses,think l already said that somewhere

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    You did! Thats a compliment though because you have remembered the shot.

  • Bill vander Sluys

    Bill vander Sluys

    great light, reflection and silhouette…

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Bill, I really appreciate the compliment.

  • Steven Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Lovely shot, stunning colors and compositon!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Steven, I really appreciate your comment. It’s comments like that that make RB such a pleasure to belong to.

  • TIMKIELY

    TIMKIELY

    nice shot , well done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much, much appreciated!

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    brilliant images

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, it is a bit of a personal fav as I feel it was my first solid image.

  • Linda Jackson

    Linda Jackson

    What a shot Simon! love the horse in action! take care, Linda

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much for that, I really appreciate it.

  • gabryshak

    gabryshak

    i am so there!!
    gorgeous color and i feel the freedom!!
    ♥t

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha, glad to hear – it is a lovely spot.

  • Aleksander

    Aleksander

    impressive indeed!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Aleksander, I really appreciate thyat. Sorry about the delayed reply.

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