One day, when I grow up......

Simon Whittaker

One day, when I grow up......

When I look upon a star,

Whilst I will never know what exactly this young ballerina was thinking I could tell by the way she stood so still and watched as the other ballerinas danced. I suppose in many ways it takes us back to childhood and our own memories of someone we wanted to emulate.

What does her future hold….......

Shooting info… Canon 1Dmk2 1/25 @f2.8 ISO 500 at 75mm on 70-200L f2.8 IS

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One day, when I grow up...... by Simon Whittaker
One day, when I grow up...... by Simon Whittaker
  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Awww Simon! Such perfection! Great work!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Pam, much appreciated – cute isn’t it!

  • poupoune

    poupoune

    Very cute!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much, I must admit I was pretty excited to get this shot – there is more to come when I get permission too. Thanks for favouriting this as well.

  • Anthony Begovic

    Anthony Begovic

    This is just a brilliant image!!
    Fabulous.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Ant, I really appreciate it mate.

  • Mohammad Khaksar

    Mohammad Khaksar

    i’m whit Pamela,Simon…bravo pal,bravo….great work.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks my friend, I am especially glad you like it.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    such a precious shot!! adorable!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Di, and thanks for the tip about the dance group – much appreciated.

  • linifer

    linifer

    brilliant!!! x

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Linifer, thats very nice.

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    I agree with Anthony, this is brilliant. well done Simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Alf, I am so glad you like this – I take it as a big compliment that you in particular do.

  • Michelle *

    Michelle *

    Gorgeou!!! I just love this

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Michelle, I really like you’re Avatar too by the way.

  • Adrian Paul

    Adrian Paul

    You’ve gotta love it! Great shot, Simon.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, I’m lucky Norm invitied me to the shoot.

  • Nicholas Richardson

    Nicholas Richa...

    Gorgeous image! Good DOF and nice comp.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Nick, I really appreciate it mate.

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    This is so lovely, and so unusual. Great perspective. Agnes xx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Aggie, love your new avatar too – it rocks!

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    I really like this one a lot, Mate. The shallow DOF points up the little girl’s “wishful thinking” look and gives the dancer just the right dreamlike quality. Very good work.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, your calendar is waiting for me at the post office – I’m keen to get down and have a look.

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    Briliant shot !!!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Jude, I am so glad you like it.

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia

    Such a wonderful story. You can tell what the little girl is thinking. Love the BW

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    this my favourite simon,so glad u uploaded them,love them

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Rosina, I got the ok for these two but am so excited at the prospect of the shot with the dancers and the kids. Thanks for the favouriting too.

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    hope u get the ok on that one too, was hoping u would upload it today,man u must of worked through the nite

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha no no, I was out at around 1, I am hoping for the ok on the other one asap. Thanks forthe favouriting too!
    xoxo

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Beautifully done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Jeff, I really appreciate that.

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    the little one’s body language says it all !!! awesome capture !!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha – thanks Jane, she is such a cute little girl.

  • AlexMac

    AlexMacGreeter

    Yay, page 7 of the Redbubble Popular images way to go xx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Yay – thanks Alex- I’m on fire! Thanks for letting me know also – much appreciated.

  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    absolutely gorgeous shot Simon….

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Jared, she is an adoreable little girl.

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Good point, Simon, what is she thinking? And what does her future hold? Lots of happiness, I hope. – Cora

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    I hope so to, she is a lovely young girl with nice parents so I know she will have the best chances to do whatever it was she was thinking about.

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    OMG Simon, this image is sensational!!! Believe it or not that little girl was me, hehe, mum wanted me to be a ballerina, but being the eternal ‘tomboy’ I started learning Martial Arts instead! 26 years later I’m still doing it, but I think my early ballet helped my co-ordination!! LOL!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha, I am so glad you like this shot and I am really rapt that you related to the little girl – I have been hoping that people would say that. As forthe Dance vs Karate – well, Karate is a lot handier for a night at the pub than piruettes and point! lol

  • Grumpy02

    Grumpy02

    Really nice shot

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Grumpy!

  • Molly O'Bryon-Welpott

    Molly O'Bryon-...

    OH THIS IS GEORGOUS! Fabulous for the wall!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thankyou Molly, This is one of my favourite shots and I am glad you like it.

  • BigD

    BigD

    Excellent composition and camera settings, Simon. BigD

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Big D glad you like it mate. There certainly is some talent in the group.

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Absolutely!! :o)

  • Normf

    Normf

    This is perfect, you made the most of this opportunity Simon, the sign of a true artist!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Norm, and thanks for the opportunity.

  • mekea

    mekea

    A beautiful capture! wonderful job!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that – sweet isn’t it!

  • Monica Di Carlo

    Monica Di Carlo

    Also this one is very well captured! Yes, it’s really sweet!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Monica, luckily I turned around just in time.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    TOP TEN in the DANCE GROUP challenge! Congratulations!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Wow, thanks Di, I really appreciate that.

  • shady69

    shady69

    Great capture

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much, much appreciated.

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    Awww, look how she stands there in full attention, in first position, dreaming of being up on that stage. What a great image.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Diette, This little girl is the daughter of the local dance teacher and she had commented after giving her a print of this that it was one area she missed in not getting photos of her kids. It was a nice feeling to be able to give her something relatively simple and inexpensive that brought a smile to her face.

  • Samantha  Goode

    Samantha Goode

    Beautiful iamge Simon I just read your reply to DiEtte and it makes it even more pleasing to look at.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much Samantha and thanks for the favouriting, I really appreciate it.

  • eclectica

    eclectica

    I was this little girl once – I didn’t go on but this brought back the wistful feelings of the time – so lovely!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Wow Veronica, I am so glad to hear this shot brought back memories for you – it is a wonderful comment in itself. Thank you.

  • sweetscent62

    sweetscent62

    Beautiful….beautiful….beautiful…. : ) Wen x

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you, it was one of those opportunities that leapt out fortunately. Thanks Wen.

  • Dragomir Vukovic

    Dragomir Vukovic

    excellent, strong

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, I got a few good shots from the ballet – luckily I took up the offer to shoot at the dance.

  • mrscboretti

    mrscboretti

    Wonderful iMAGE

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Christine, so nice of you to say so. I am so glad you like it.

  • Mariah Voas

    Mariah Voas

    You are effing amazing! Had to say it.
    Love love love!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha, thanks Mariah. This image owes its living to two adages 1) a good photographer eats with his camera, sleeps with his camera (platonically of course) 2) Your first 10,000 photos are crap – get them out of the way as quickly as possible.
    I was offered the opportunity to second camera for a friend for free and took it- I am glad I did, I got some cracking images :-)

  • ma9rk

    ma9rk

    wow..i always say a photo MUST give the viewer something & this certainly fits the bill. Well done mate !

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Mark, I am glad you like this. this was for me one of those shots that you get excited about when you know you’ve captured it. It is a bit of a personal fav for me.

  • doreen01

    doreen01

    Beautiful image and smart title!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Doreen, for the comment and for the favouriting – you’ve made my day!

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Beautiful image. Adorable little girl.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again for that!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Holy Macarronis!! she is on first position!! so cute!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much Lorena, she certainly is cute. (I love the “holy maccaroniis” too by the way.)

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    Fantastic piece of art! The b&w works perfect!!! Fantastic work!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you sir!

  • Justine Devereux

    Justine Devereux

    well spotted, great candid capture Simon!
    :)
    xox

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Loov!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    A beautiful moment & capture :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Trish, I am glad you like this.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Cheers Scotty, did you get the dust storm?

  • Jaeda DeWalt

    Jaeda DeWalt 13 days ago

    Precious and wonderfully surreal . . .
    m a g i c a l

  • Simon Whittaker replied 12 days ago

    Thanks again Jaeda, you’ve brought a smile to my face.

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