Sick day with a friend

Simon Whittaker

Sick day with a friend

He’s feeling crook and on the lounge,
With his buddy from the pound.
And whilst to hug does cause him pain,
When with your mate there’s no refrain.
Come lie here pal upon my lap,
Then we both can have a little nap.

All profits from any sale will be donated to the Coffs Harbour RSPCA.

Canon 1Dmk2 1/60 @ f2.8 ISO400 125mm on f2.8 70-200L IS

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Sick day with a friend by Simon Whittaker
Sick day with a friend by Simon Whittaker
  • Jerame *

    Jerame *

    excellent capture!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate – I had to capture the kid, the dog and the photo to do it!

  • AlexMac

    AlexMacGreeter

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh this is a gorgeous print, powerful yet soft, love this

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Alex and thanks for the favourite too – I really appreciate it.

  • linifer

    linifer

    awwwww!!! this is so sweet!!! excellent work simon :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much for that, just hits a nerve kids and dogs doesn’t it.

  • Courtney Goddard

    Courtney Goddard

    nice shot – i love a pound puppy – you’d be crazy to get anything else! :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Courtney, she is the most beautiful dog – I have no idea how someone would not want her.

  • SarahCook

    SarahCook

    Very sweet shot!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Sarah, I appreciate the comment.

  • Courtney Goddard

    Courtney Goddard

    I know – and pups that have come from the pound just seem to be more affectionate – like they know they escaped a bullet! She is cute :) I cant wait to move out of the apartment so i can take home the whole pound!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Ha ha ha, yep, It’s a bit like that – I went to the pound and just couldn’t afford to take them all with me. I am hoping that if I sell any photographs it is this one. The RSPCA does such a great job.

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    And the hits just keep on commin’. Great work, Simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha, thanks mate. You’re a champ.

  • David Petranker

    David Petranker

    We cute, nice capture

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, much appreciated!

  • midzing

    midzing

    beautiful shot Simon,,,,well done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Wendy, hows the gammy ankle?

  • Kerstin Inga

    Kerstin Inga

    Ahhhh This is a great shot! It speaks!! I feel for him when i see this….and his Dog is feeling it too!
    Fantastic emotional capture!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Kirsty – it is so true. It is funny how animals sense and try to comfort sick family members. Thanks for the favouriting too!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Excellent my friend!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Cora. Much appreciated.

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    great portrait ! good on you for getting a poud dog and giving it another chance !!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Jane, we have been really lucky – she has a great temprement and the kids love her to bits.

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    I have one I got from the pound, and I reckon they know that they were in a bad place and because they now feel secure and safe , their personalities are just great !!! Mine is always with me , tail and bum wagging ! lol jane

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    That sounds about right, animals are clever.

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    Mine is definately shifty ! She is a sweetheart though

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    That too.

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    lol delayed reaction Si ! are you on call ?

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    No sorry, up with the kids Jane.

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    so lovely and both so cute !:)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much, nice to see kids who love animals (and vise versa)

  • Paulette x

    Paulette x

    Ooh love portraits and this is great, the eyes going off at the same angle in separate directions is an added bonus. Great in mono and excellent lighting.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Paulette, I am glad you noticed the angles of the eyes, I had a few to choose from and that is what I liked about this image. Thanks for the compliments – I really appreciate it.

  • Nala

    Nala

    Very beautiful and lovely portrait well done my friend

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Al, I think its a nice combo.

  • Nicholas Richardson

    Nicholas Richa...

    So precious – really nice portrait!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, much appreciated.

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Your hosts,

    Anne-Marie & Cora

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Wow ,thank you so much, I am honoured!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Congratulations on being featured in the California Sound group!!! Well done Simon!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks, I am a bit confused though – I am not a member of that group. Could it be imagewriting instead?

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Really a beautiful portrait of a boy and his dog. Congrats on the feature!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Joanne, I really appreciate it.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    excellent capture

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Kathy, much appreciated.

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    A beautiful child portrait. He has such lovely eyes. Agnes xx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Agnes, I really appreciate that. He does have beautful eyes – funny thing is he is 11 and oblivious to girls – the girls are 11 and not quite as oblivious to boys.

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    Even the dog looks sick.
    Your writing is so nice, but the photo would even tell that story with out it. Great job.
    Congratulations on being featured.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Elizabeth, I think the dog was out in sympathy!

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    Ain’t that always the way, Simon. Well, I’m sure the girls are not oblivious to your lovely son. He’s time enough! Agnes xx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    I’m starting to worry though…...

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Oh wow!

    You do the best portraits!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Wow Tots, thanks so much – I am honoured you would say so.

  • Didge

    Didge

    Lovely photo.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Didge, I appreciate it.

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    Oh this is spectacular!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Carol, I really appreciate that – the bond between child and pet – special isn’t it.

  • Steve Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Congrads on your feature in IMAGEWRITING. And what a shot everyone can relate to. Well taken.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Steve, glad you like it. I’m starting to get questions from my wife on exactly what inspired it – gulp!

  • Tiffany Brown

    Tiffany Brown

    Great capture!!!! Straight to the fav’s!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Tiff’ . I really apreciated that.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    such a precious shot! love it Simon!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Di, there is something so nice about kids with pets – especially pound puppies.

  • witchy

    witchy

    awww what a sweet image…..... they both have that “I need a hug” look….well done all around :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Ruby, they are a good pair.

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    Wonderful work, lovely cuties.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Karen, I really appreciate the lovely comment.

  • Sharon Robertson

    Sharon Robertson

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Sharon, I am stoked.
    Happy New Year.

  • biancaturner

    biancaturner

    just wonderful Simon !
    what a gorgeous pair they are :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Bianca! Thanks for the favouriting too!

  • Robin Robb

    Robin Robb

    Such a wonderful capture. Excellent.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Robin, I really appreciate such kind words.

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Awwwwwww, so beautiful.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Cathy, there is a real bond between these two and so nice to see such a great friendship between the two.

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    This is just fabulous, So much feeling in this image. Excellent work.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Squealia, I am so glad you like this image. It is really nice to have people comment on the feeling they get from a peice.
    Thanks again!
    xoxo

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    So adorable and sweet!! Two little cuties! :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Laurie, I really appreciate your comment and favouriting.

  • Squealia

    Squealia

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Squelia, I really appreciate that!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    this is such a sweet portrait, the expression in the eyes of the boy are just beautiful – lovely b & w tones too…

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Nicole, I really appreciate your lovely comment.
    xoxo

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    Congratulations this image has also been chosen as this weeks image of the week for the Older Kids group Overview page

    24 March ‘09

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Pamela, I am really honoured!

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    Beautiful! Great portrait(s)!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Micklyn, Glad you like it!

  • Dyle Warren

    Dyle Warren

    Wonderful, a priceless image!!!!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much for that!

  • Wanda Raines

    Wanda Raines

    Lovely shot. Precious moments.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you, I really appreciate that.

  • Margaret Harris

    Margaret Harris

    Beautiful capture!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Margaret and I am sorry for the tardy reply as well.

  • Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    What a great image. It would be a fantastic addition to the Paws n Claws Group. I hope you stop in and have some fun with us. :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Cheri, sorry about the late reply and thanks for the invite too.

  • Cheri Perry

    Cheri Perry

    I’m so glad you added it. Thanks for adding it. It is a great image.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Cheri, much appreciated.

  • Little Rascals Studio

    Little Rascals...

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks very much!!!!

  • j442000

    j442000

    Super image. Warm wishes, Julie.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you very much Julie, warm wishes straight back at ya!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Simon…wow..this is too precious!!!! very very well done!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Lorena, how have you been?

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Hi Simon.. I’m fine.. thanks for ask hon, we moved to a bigger place..so been very busy..still dancing with a half a dozen of boxes what need to be unpacked ASAP,, ;o(( GRRR take care!! l

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Lorena, I am sorry it has taken so long to reply on this – I must have missed your comment. Apologies.

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A... 28 days ago

    Precious! This is wonderful!

  • Simon Whittaker replied 21 days ago

    Thanks Tara, sorry about the late reply on this – missed it somehow.
    xoxo

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