What fuel crisis?

What fuel crisis? by Simon Whittaker
What fuel crisis? by Simon Whittaker
  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Great capture…...................

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you muchly – I’m starting to think I am going to get one of these for myself soon.

  • Jerame    *

    Jerame *

    excellent

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Very nice Simon, what a great life it would be not to be so dependent on fuel. That’s what I need here in Washington, D.C., a horse to gallop around on! – Cora

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    You’re not wrong Cora, As for Washington, I hear you have plenty of horses arses – you just need the front bits!

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    great capture!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Alf, I appreciate it.

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    A stunning capture, Simon. Fabulous light, reflections and colours. You should put it in the Light and Reflections group. Bravo. Agnes:)))

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Ag, will do.

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    p.s. Love the title!!

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    Simon they’re the most wonderful partners any human can have….................

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    You’re not wrong.

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    beautiful capture . lovely light great work Si !! Jane

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Jane MWAH!

  • Himiona Grace

    Himiona Grace

    Kia ora! this is fabulous mate! and thanks for tip off, really awesome to be featured. .

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Mate well deserved. I really like your shot of the clouds shaped like spirits and the hill – gave me chills actually. I’ve been to one of the family burial grounds near the marae and it was eerie to say the least. Anyway, E noha ra.

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    Wow Simon, what a wonderful image.. everything so right in this, the near silhouette, the sunset/sunrise and the non blur of the subject, great work my friend

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Matt, I value your opinions highly.

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    I like this a lot, Simon. It’s very atmospheric. The background colors are good and the motion capture of the horse and rider are just right. I haven’t been on a horse in years but this brings back everything I enjoyed about riding. Well done.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate and thank you for favouriting the work too. I’m rapt it was able to bring memories of riding too – the last time I rode a horse I was about 14 and it chased after its girlfriend that a top rider had. I understand the horse still has my “scent” on it.

  • Grumpy02

    Grumpy02

    Very nice capture

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    I feel weird thanking someone whilst calling them grumpy but none the less I do really appreciate it!

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Fantastic work Simon! Beautiful:)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Pam, I always appreciate your comments.

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    wonderful place, beautiful photo!!!!

  • Normf

    Normf

    Simon a very “level” looking photo, lol. Well done (and great response)!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    ha ha, you’d be right there mate, thanks.

  • Secretwomen

    Secretwomen

    Fabulous light, reflections and colours Simon.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much for that, I have a real soft spot for this shot and the other dawn shot too. It serves to remind me to make the most of each sunrise.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful image!! Congratulations on your feature!! :D

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Evita, I really appreciate the comment and the featuring.

  • ATBTBR

    ATBTBR

    I love this!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Amy, I really appreciate that.

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Fantastic photo, Simon! Like the caption too!!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Jane, nice to be reminded there is more to life than rush hour isn’t there! I would love to see a national “Ride your horse to work day”.

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    amazingly beautiful !!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Isa, The comment and favouriting are much appreciated.

  • MaeBelle

    MaeBelle

    Wonderful feature, great title also.God Bless,Mae

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Mae, I am so glad you like it. Thank you also for favouriting the work, it is very much appreciated. As for the blessing – right back at you – thank you!

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Congratulations, Simon! Your beautiful photo has been Featured in the Group: Mornings & Evenings—Sunbeams & Storms! 08 Nov 2008

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that, it is very much appreciated.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Fabulous work Simon!!! Congratulations on being featured in the Mornings & Evening – Sunbeams & Storms group!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much and thanks for the favouriting, it is very much appreciated.

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    Simon I immediately thought of the song “Capricorn Dancer” by Richard Clapton. this image so reminded me of that.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha, thats a great song, I like Richard – he was a big part of my youth.

  •  Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    What a magnificent photo…absolutely gorgeous.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much, I’m glad you like it!

  • Normf

    Normf

    Hey Simon Congratulations on your well earned feature in “Mornings & Evenings—Sunbeams & Storms* 2/d. Well Done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, it was great seeing and talking to you again.

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    Congratulations! Your beautiful work has been Featured in Mornings & Evenings - Sunbeams & Storms. 10 Nov 2008

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much, I am honoured.

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    Like this version too Simon….and a classic title as well :-)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, well with fuel going up and Australian Ruble now worth less per sheet than toilet paper horses are starting to look viable.
    Thanks again mate.

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Indeed! Love to be doing this every morning :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Wouldn’t it be great to be able to ride to work everyday! Thanks Tots!

  • Heather Mudge

    Heather Mudge

    VERY NICE! I LIKE IT!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you, I really appreciate that.

  • faizee

    faizee

    very nice shot…

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much, i really appreciate you commenting!

  • Jay Stockhaus

    Jay Stockhaus

    Excellent photograph, love the colors and the reflections.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Jay, thanks for the favourite too – much appreciated.

  • Lauren  Kay

    Lauren Kay

    Love this. Reminds me of when I took my horse to the beach for the first time last summer. he LOVED it!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much, it is great isn’t it!

  • Tori Snow

    Tori Snow

    What a way to commute. Beautiful image.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for the comment and favouriting. It would be nice to commute this way everyday wouldn’t it.

  • chocygirl2

    chocygirl2

    great title. great photograph

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Hey, thanks so much – that’s really nice of you to say so.

  • Nigel Donald

    Nigel Donald

    Nicely captured! beautiful shot

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Nigel, its much appreciated mate. (great choice in gear too looking at your avatar!)

  • HELUA

    HELUA

    Wonderful capture and I like your title…let´s do what the Amish have been doing all along !! :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha, sounds like a plan! Thanks for the comment and favouriting – I really appreciate it.

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    gorgeous image… brilliant pic.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that, I am glad you like this.

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    I’m loving this, Simon ;)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Sheila, it is so nice of you to comment.
    Cheers,
    Simon.

  • caseymatthews

    caseymatthews

    WOW, amazing photography skills,

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks Casey, so nice of you to say so – I really appreciate it.

  • mare

    mare

    Beautiful shot!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Mare, I really appreciate that.

  • John44

    John44

    Just excellent..And of course .. as to be expected from a Canon %D mark 2 shooter .. your horizon is straight .. also the rule of thirds is clearly respected here.
    Hat off and greetings from Holland :

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks John, I really appreciate your wonderful compliment. I’ll pop over and look at your work shortly.

  • Stephen  Van Tuyl

    Stephen Van Tuyl

    Wonderful scene Simon!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Stephen, much appreciated mate. Glad you like this.

  • Bekyy93

    Bekyy93

    wow this is absoloutly amazing (and i think i may have spelt that wrong haha)
    Congrats… it is a wicked picture and i love it :)
    Keep up the good work!!!
    Bekyy

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Beky, don’t worry about the spelling – its the sentiment that counts and I really appreciate your sentiment.

  • Mleahy

    Mleahy

    lovely picture. Awesome title.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much, I really appreciate that!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Beautiful! I love the light and the soft colors…

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Laurie, I am going to pop over to your profile shortly.

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO BRAVO

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Michelle!

  • Viv Andrew

    Viv Andrew

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks very much, I am really glad you like it. It looks like a nice way to spend an early morning doesn’t it!

  • Viv Andrew

    Viv Andrew

    It certainly does. I’d try it myself except I don’t ‘do’ mornings! lol.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    I do mornings, but can’t do horses!

  • Sheri Greenberg

    Sheri Greenberg

    Really love this.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Sheri, I really appreciate that.

  • Louis Powell

    Louis Powell

    Wonderful Capture!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Louis, sorry it has taken so long to reply.

  • Jennifer Ferry

    Jennifer Ferry

    Lovely.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Jennifer, I really appreciate that!

  • Tina Longwell

    Tina Longwell

    Love the caption, love the pic! Makes me want to ride like I did when I was young!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    I am glad to hear that, it seems this image has brought the same feeling to others as well and it is a good feeling that it does remind people of better(?) times.

  • Catherine  Howell

    Catherine Howell

    That’s what we are going to do if it gets much worse:)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    yep!!! You’re not wrong – we will just have to able to feed them which could be a bigger problem of course. I am thinking of using milking cows instead.

  • Catherine  Howell

    Catherine Howell

    It is already difficult to feed them, but it’s better than a whole lot of things I could do:)))

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha, I still reckon it would be worth the trouble.

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Perfect movement and lighting. I think most adjectives were used already. And heck, as John44 writes, your horizon is level and the thirds are great. What else could one want? Well done, Simon.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha, thanks Jan – you’ve made my day!

  • Mudsoldat

    Mudsoldat 24 days ago

    yeah thats life…MS

  • Simon Whittaker replied 24 days ago

    Ha ha, thanks for that.

  • vaquera

    vaquera 1 day ago

    Lol, Great capture and light !

  • Simon Whittaker replied 1 day ago

    Thanks very much :-)

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