Aspiring

Simon Whittaker

Aspiring

I look upon this stage, and my future glares right back.
Shall I become as right before me,
Or non descript amongst the pack?
The stars I wish to reach for burn bright right in my face,
I wonder do I wonder am I yet to take their place?
For shining very brightly one must first commence to light,
And I do this very slowly a new position every night.
For starlight is not what is now it comes from back in time,
It takes more than just one night to make a star to shine.

Thanks to Woolgoolga Dance Studio for access.

Taken with Canon 1Dmk2 using Apeture Priority f2.8 1/50 800ISO using 70-200L IS

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Aspiring by Simon Whittaker
Aspiring by Simon Whittaker
  • Michelle *

    Michelle *

    Awww, stunning shot!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Michelle, I am pretty excited about getting this shot and being given the ok to publish it.

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    This is wonderful, Simon. Great black and whites, and an awesome composition. Agnes xx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Agnes, it is funny – the colour shot is really average but I am really excited about the mono.

  • Normf

    Normf

    Congratulation Simon this is a fantastic shot. Looking forward to seeing more!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Norm, I am really pleased with this but it is the last of the series for the moment.

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    Great shot Simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Larry, much appreciated mate.

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    Fantastic composition,Simon !

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Judy – I am really stoked with this.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    Absolutely gorgeous Simon! Well done!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Di, I really appreciate that.

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    wannabes eh hehe excellent wor :))

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Alf, your comments are always appreciated.

  • Adrian Paul

    Adrian Paul

    Absolutely awesome!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Adrian, see you tonight!

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    wonderful capture !

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Jane, I’m pretty chuffed!

  • colindove

    colindove

    Wonderful title to a great capture. So alive with detail and silent conversation from those watching.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Col, glad you like it – funny little shot isn’t it.

  • mrscboretti

    mrscboretti

    Fantastic! love it!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Christine and thanks for the favouriting too – it is much appreciated.

  • Nutmeg42

    Nutmeg42

    Wonderful story told by one stunning image. Excellent.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Nutmeg, I really appreciate such a wonderful comment.

  • BrunoPantone

    BrunoPantone

    fantastic!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much Bruno, thanks for the favouriting too – it is much appreciated.

  • Wayne  Pearson

    Wayne Pearson

    Innocence and in the moment, it is a beautiful image.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Wayne, much appreciated mate!

  • Didge

    Didge

    Fantastic capture!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Didge, much appreciated mate!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Si, excellent image and words, very well done! – Cora

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Cora, I really appreciate that.

  • Mohammad Khaksar

    Mohammad Khaksar

    VEry impressive shot…high impact I can say, because of the strong emotions and fealling that gives to the watcher…
    great job Simon…AND ORIGINAL… for me something very importante!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Mohammad, your shot with the baby and coathanger was so powerful it really inspired me to try this style of photography so I can’t thank you enough. I still feel that photo of yours was one of the most powerful photos I ever seen.
    Thanks again mate, your kind comments and support are truely well appreciated.

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    What a great image, wonderful story here full of emotion.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Diette, It was one of those shots that just popped up luckily for me. Thanks for the favouriting too!

  • eclectica

    eclectica

    Amazing moment captured – what skill!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Veronica, I have to admit I am really happy I got this image – just one of those moments when having a camera ready at hand pays off.

  • CORA D. MITCHELL

    CORA D. MITCHELL

    classic!!!!!!!!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Cora, I am glad you like it.

  • BigD

    BigD

    Well done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks BigD, sorry i missed this comment mate. I have been super busy and my watchlist just about qualifies for a post code!

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    This is beautiful!
    Congratulations on your wonderful feature in Dimensions

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Sharon, I am honoured. That’s 2 this week and I am stoked (thats Australian for happily awe struck)
    xoxo

  • novamarkina

    novamarkina

    My word! SO great!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much. All these dance shots were taken on the one day – luckily for me there were lots of photo ops.

  • Tanya Wallace

    Tanya Wallace

    I absolutely LOVE this picture!! I love the composition, I love the idea, I love the message.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Tanya, it means so much to have such a wonderful comment. Thanks for the favouriting too.

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Wow, this work is stunning!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much and thanks for the favouriting, it makes all the difference to the desire to get out and take shots when people favourite work.

  • Mariah Voas

    Mariah Voas

    omg, i’m in love with your work.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Mariah, and I with yours.

  • Mariah Voas
  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    fabulous capture this is to me a classic shot and should adorne many a wall!!

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    could you give us an indications of ages – quite hard I know but it would be good to know for the group :))

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Thanks so much for the compliment and favouriting. The grown up dancers are between 16 and 18 years and the wee kiddies are between 4 and 6. Alas though, the image hasn’t made any walls yet but I am just happy that people get to see it and like it.
    Thanks again.

  • Pamela Jayne Smith
  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Pamela, I am really honoured!
    xoxo

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Brilliant! a great capture and perhaps prophecy :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Clare, sorry for the late reply – wouldn’t it be great if she did become famous!

  • Sarah Pett-Noble

    Sarah Pett-Noble

    Beautiful shot, Simon, really wonderful!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Sarah – truely appreciated!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    OMG!!! extremely cute for words, i like to congratulate you Simon, you’re an excelent photographer ..you deliver in an incredible way… many congrats!!
    lorena

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much for your compliment Lorena, you have made my day.
    xoxo

  • Mika

    Mika

    Ahhh thats so cute!
    Your images are stunning and pull at different strings of emotion
    Love your work!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Kia ora, ka pai! Much appreciated e hoa. Had a quick peek at your work and will post some comments this week (sorry, really busy).

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    This is the best way children learn. Well captured.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Roslyn, sorry about the late reply I have been away on hols.

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    lovely words and fantastic image Simon, so very well done!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks very mcuh for that. This was one of those “corner of the eye” shots that makes carrying a camera everywhere worthwhile.

  • ThinGlass

    ThinGlass 6 days ago

    very well captured. nice timing.

  • Simon Whittaker replied 6 days ago

    Thank you very much for that, I really appreciate it.

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