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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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
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
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
Great shot Simon
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much Larry, much appreciated mate.
JudyBJ
Fantastic composition,Simon !
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Judy – I am really stoked with this.
Di Jenkins
Absolutely gorgeous Simon! Well done!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you Di, I really appreciate that.
Alf Caruana
wannabes eh hehe excellent wor :))
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Alf, your comments are always appreciated.
Adrian Paul
Absolutely awesome!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Adrian, see you tonight!
janeymac
wonderful capture !
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Jane, I’m pretty chuffed!
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
Fantastic! love it!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Christine and thanks for the favouriting too – it is much appreciated.
Nutmeg42
Wonderful story told by one stunning image. Excellent.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you Nutmeg, I really appreciate such a wonderful comment.
BrunoPantone
fantastic!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you so much Bruno, thanks for the favouriting too – it is much appreciated.
Wayne Pearson
Innocence and in the moment, it is a beautiful image.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Wayne, much appreciated mate!
Didge
Fantastic capture!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Didge, much appreciated mate!
Cora Wandel
Si, excellent image and words, very well done! – Cora
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Cora, I really appreciate that.
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
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
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
classic!!!!!!!!!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Cora, I am glad you like it.
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
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
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
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 ...
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
omg, i’m in love with your work.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Mariah, and I with yours.
Mariah Voas
:)
Pamela Jayne S...
fabulous capture this is to me a classic shot and should adorne many a wall!!
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
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 S...
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you Pamela, I am really honoured!
xoxo
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
Beautiful shot, Simon, really wonderful!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks again Sarah – truely appreciated!
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
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
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
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
very well captured. nice timing.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you very much for that, I really appreciate it.
Belinda Fletcher 28 days ago
SO CUTE. Awesome capture. Instant Favourite.
Simon Whittaker replied 27 days ago
Thanks for the fav Belinda. Interestingly enough the male dancer is Myles – whose portrait you commented on earlier.
Trish Woodford 27 days ago
This tells such a great story, the up and comings looking on in awe – beautiful capture :)))
Simon Whittaker replied 26 days ago
Thank you very much Trish, I was very fortunate to capture this and awfully glad I did.
Teresa Burnett 26 days ago
This is marvelous Simon! Congratulation on another feature!
Simon Whittaker replied 26 days ago
Woo hoo! Thanks Teresa, I am really chuffed.
dinghysailor1 25 days ago
brilliantly seen and captured!! congratulations on the top ten too .. love it!!
Simon Whittaker replied 25 days ago
Thanks very much for that – I really appreciate it!
en-joy 25 days ago
This is great work! The next generation ….!
Simon Whittaker replied 24 days ago
Thank you so much, glad I got this!
Jean M. Laffitau 25 days ago
Absolutly PERFECT!
Simon Whittaker replied 24 days ago
That is a huge comment Jean, thank you so much.
Sofia Solomenn... 25 days ago
Wonderful piece of photojournalism! A storytelling pic!
Simon Whittaker replied 24 days ago
Thank you Sofia, I really appreciate that!
diLuisa 25 days ago
wonderful, wonderful, PERFECT! I love this!! -Luisa :)
Simon Whittaker replied 24 days ago
Thank you kindly! That is a wonderful comment indeed :-)
ISMAIL ALAOUI ... 25 days ago
looks the the tree children,
i love em there
Simon Whittaker replied 24 days ago
Thank you Ismail – your work is magnificient.
MoGeoPhoto 25 days ago
It really tells a story…. Amazing…..
Simon Whittaker replied 24 days ago
Thankyou, I’d love to be able to shoot more dancers in the future.
bkphoto 14 days ago
Wonderful capture
Simon Whittaker replied 13 days ago
Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.