Faith

Simon Whittaker

Faith

Taken with Canon 1Dmk2 at f8 1/250 ISO 160 24-70mm 2.8L @ 70mm. Using single studio light.
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Faith by Simon Whittaker
Faith by Simon Whittaker
  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    Simon, man, what can I say? This is INCREDIBLE !! Great work, my friend. You’re just getting better and better.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, I really appreciate the kind words and the favouriting. Tell you what, its almost 100 here and we are under the fans – hows Findlay?

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Stunning image, Simon – a crisis of faith? Just wonderful – well done, indeed :-)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Colleen, no crisis – Pete has a very deep faith and I just wanted to do that faith justice with a portrait.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Powerful image Simon. Love the emotive feel in this one. Great lighting for B&W!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Stevo, much appreciated mate. Happy New Year too.

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Great B&W – love the emotion

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks TotS, Happy New Year too.

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    You certainly did do it justice, Simon – as I said before, it is stunning :-)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Colleen, you’ve made my day!

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    Great shot Simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Larry, Happy New Year mate.

  • poupoune

    poupoune

    Amazing portrait.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks poupoune, thanks for your support this year too – I hope ‘09 is a great one for you.

  • AlexMac

    AlexMacGreeter

    very powerful and deep, brilliant work….thinking of you tonight, please stay safe while you are at work , my love to You, Mel and the kids xxxxxx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Alex, I really appreciate the kind words (as always). I am keeping out of harms way so far!
    I hope 2009 is a great year for you and your family.
    xoxo

  • Nicholas Richardson

    Nicholas Richa...

    This is so good. Awesome portrait, Simon. The light, the intense expression, just brilliant!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, much appreciated.

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    excellent Si ! happy New Year to you and your family !!! Jane xx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks JAne, Happy New Year to you, Mr Mac and the furkids too.
    xoxo

  • Nutmeg42

    Nutmeg42

    Wonderful mood set by excellent lighting.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Nutmeg, I really appreciate the kind words. Happy New Year for 2009.

  • fallenrosemedia

    fallenrosemedia

    lovely emotion and perfectly captured. a work to be proud of!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much, I admire and respect your work enormously and your compliment mean a lot. Thanks and Happy New Year!!!!!

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    You are absolutely welcome, Simon! It’s always nice to make someone’s day, so thank you for letting me know :-)
    I wish you a wonderful and safe new year!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    A powerful image, Si. You capture the subject of “faith” remarkably well in this portrait. One of the best portraits of self-reflection that I can remember seeing.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much Cora, I really appreciate that. I am glad the message comes out so well. Thanks for the favouriting also.
    On another note I hope 2009 brings you and yours the very best life has to offer.
    xoxo

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    stunning

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Linda and thanks for the favouriting too – it is much appreciated.
    Happy New Year for 09 as well!!!

  • jujubean

    jujubean

    Oh-I just love this! very emotive.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much, I am glad you like it. Thanks for the favouriting too and I hope 2009 is a great year for you!!!!

  • jujubean

    jujubean

    Thanks! and same to you.

  • michael byerley

    michael byerley

    very well done !!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Michael, for the compliment and favouriting. I’ll check out your work in the morning. Have a happy New Year!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    great character..impressive and a bit intimidating eyes.. beautiful portrait ! and best wishes for this 2009 Simon !

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Alessandro, I am looking forward to seeing more of your work my friend. All the best for 2009 too.

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    glorious lighting, well in thought isn’t he.. great bw

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Matt, I must admit any comment that specifically mentions the light in a positive err, um light gives me enormous satisfaction.

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    its cool lighting..

  • Normf

    Normf

    Yes Simon your work is just amazing now. Seems you’ve got the light worked out really well. To think I was trying to encourage you to continue looking for things without breath!!! Looking for ward to see what you do next.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha, you never know mate – I am keeping an eye out for pulseless subjects. I really appreciate the comment mate.

  • dogbreath

    dogbreath

    outstanding image!.. very powerful

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks very much, much appreciated.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for the favouriting too – I really appreciate it.

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Wow Si this is really a very beautiful and spiritual image… fantastic work!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Simone, I really appreciate the kind words. Hope the hugs and kisses remark didn’t make you bring your lunch up!

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Never buddy I take all the hugs and kisses I can get, especially from sexy paramedics! ;o)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha what about me though?? lol.

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Congratulations this photo has been featured in Canon DSLR

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Cora, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the featuring. I’m very proud of this image.

  • Corina Daniela Obertas

    Corina Daniela...

    Stunning!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Corina, what a lovely comment.

  • sharont

    sharont

    This is really great work and the emotion flows

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks very much Sharon, I really appreciate your kind words.

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    Stunning BW portrait…really captured his inner most thoughts and feelings

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Ken, I am pretty proud of this one, glad you like it too.

  • charliebunt

    charliebunt

    I would find this far more alluring without the crucifix and at first glance I didn’t see what he was holding.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for the comment, certainly direct! Peter has a Christian faith that shows through his life and the way he lives it. To me, being able to something of the sitters character makes a portrait more relevent than just taking a photo of someone.

  • grahampattison

    grahampattison

    Beautiful lighting. You do such a great job of capturing emotion in your portraits.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Graham, that is a wonderful compliment and it is very much appreciated my friend.

  • susi lawson

    susi lawson

    This expression says so much to me as though he is asking “why” as so many of us do, great work!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Susi, I am so glad you like this and thanks for the lovely comment.
    xoxo.

  • linifer

    linifer

    stunning work simon, totally stunning! congrats on the feature oxo

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Linifer, I really appreciate the kind words and favouriting. I understand how easy it is to miss work on here – there is so much work on here it is not funny!

  • linifer

    linifer

    thanks for being understandig simon.. i always feel so bad to miss! .. especially when its one of my fav photographers :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, that is very nice of you. I had to take a bit of a break recently because this was all a bit overwhelming.

  • mekea

    mekea

    Beautiful work!!!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Mekea, I am glad you like it.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    amazing shot Simon! I really like his questioning expression and the lighting is FAB!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Di, I must admit that I am particularly chuffed if someone comments specifically on lighting.

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    very emotive piece. wonderful intensity in his eyes. very nice lighting and composition!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again (and for another favouriting) you’ll give me a big head here! I am really glad you like this, I am very proud of this image.

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    And so you should be!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that!

  • María González

    María González

    Wonderful portrait!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for your comment AND the favouriting too – much appreciated!

  • Earhart Chappel Inc.   IPA

    Earhart Chappe...

    love this one. i always like different textures. and the b/w on his face is just wounderful. esp with the slight sheen in the face from light.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Earhart, I am so glad you like this, it is a personal fav for me.

  • Jordan Busson

    Jordan Busson

    Powerful.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you very much, very pleasing that one of my shots creates that feeling.

  • Angie  Bailey

    Angie Bailey

    Awesome shot Simon:)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Angie, I really like this image too – it seems to convey the conviction of Petes faith.

  • midzing

    midzing

    stunning portrait Simon,,,, well done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Oh thanks Luvvy, I really appreciate the favouriting too!
    xoxo
    P.s. How are you?

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    brilliant lighting,wonderful capture Simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Kathryn.
    xoxo

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    stunning portrait simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Kathy, I really appreciate that. I really like that unique angle on the surfer, how did you manage that angle?

  • Justine Devereux

    Justine Devereux

    such a personal feel to this Simon… Superb!
    :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Justine, I am glad to have got this image – straight to a frame on our wall for this one I think.

  • Justine Devereux

    Justine Devereux

    who’s Pete then? brother?
    :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    I got my pictured confused. I thought I was commenting on the one of Jake with our dog! Pete is Mels cousin.

  • Etienne RUGGERI Artwork

    Etienne RUGGER...

    Perfect light and mood !

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Wow, thanks so much for that.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    cheers excellent work

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, I really appreciate that – as I do your ongoing support.

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    What a wonderful, strong and deep portrait Simon, well done!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Lorena, this is my cousin in-law Peter, he is a man of enormous faith. I am just glad that the image came out so well.

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Awesome portrait, the lighting makes it all the more remarkable!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again :-)
    xoxo

  • Ralph  Olsson

    Ralph Olsson 14 days ago

  • Simon Whittaker replied 14 days ago

    Wow! Thanks so much ralph, I am truely honoured.

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