Lady luck

Lady luck by Simon Whittaker
Lady luck by Simon Whittaker
  • Jared Revell

    Jared Revell

    nice… !
    did you get a new camera…. ? :-)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Yep mate, this is from my first shoot with it. Its a great bit of gear mate.

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great !

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Sylvia, much appreciated.

  • midzing

    midzing

    awesome work Simon,,,, well done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Wendy, thanks for the favouriting too. I really appreciate the kind words.
    mwah!

  • Mohammad Khaksar

    Mohammad Khaksar

    i agree with Sylvia here! Your work always amazes me!! Superb!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    I have always admired your work and creativity – a compliment like this, from you is very much appreciated my friend.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Incredibly clever concept. Great mood lighting and highlights with those splashes of colour.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Stevo, I must admit any compliment on lighting means so much I can’t tell you. Thanks again mate.

  • fallenrosemedia

    fallenrosemedia

    it looks awesome! lovely makeup and lighting. and looks great in the frame!

    I am not a Canon person, but I hear good things from the 5D. is it living up to the hype?

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you so much, I always hold your comments in high regard and this is no exception.
    The 5D is great, I couldn’t ask more from a camera.

  • susi lawson

    susi lawson

    I bet you had to get some new Flash cards eh? Congrats on this new baby!
    Love this portrait, very original!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    The shop ran out! Still my 2GB cards are fitting a few on. Thanks for the compliment too.

  • linifer

    linifer

    great portrait!!! congratz on the new camera, looks like its working well for you !!! oxo

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks, yep – its a beauty. Thanks for the favouriting and comment.
    Mwah!

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    great shot

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Cathy, much appreciated. I’ll pop over and have a lork at your work shortly.

  • RosaCobos

    RosaCobos

    What is that would give in this site the best chance for success?
    well…. unconditional interest that would send us open in good size a pic of another person just to see how it is…
    but to attract our attention from thumbnail size is agreat value.. though sometimes the result is a deception. Not in this case… the LADY…. with the sweetest heart in her white mouth is there calling me…and when getting close…I doubt about her good intentions…too much make up…. just a luring… and a beauty , perfect beauty. Lighting, colour, surprise, theatralization…. all of it wonderfully orchested.
    Rosa

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Rosa, your comments are so in depth and it is very much appreciated. I really appreciate it.
    Hasta la proxima.

  • Adrian Paul
  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Adrian, hope thats a good wow!
    How’s the new year treating you mate?

  • Adrian Paul

    Adrian Paul

    Not bad – just back from 10 days doing the annual rellie round trip to Leeton, Young and Sydney. I’ve been doing some experimenting with HDR photography. so that has been good fun. How’s the New Year treating you?

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Good mate, looking forward to seeing your HDR work.

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    Very cool shot, one of the best shots I’ve seen in ages, congtrats!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Larry, that is a n awfully big compliment and I really appreciate it.

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    great light & composition and great camera too :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Judy, I really appreciate your kind words. Hope you and yours are safe and well.

  • witchy

    witchy

    well now how cool is this….well done and congrats on the new camera :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Rubes! Happy New Year to you too!

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    this is cool Si something about her its so out there ....as we cannot see her eyes …can we trust her ? awesome work !!!!!!!!!!! Jane xx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Jane, I am glad you like it (don’t trust her – she is known to be a bit fickle!)

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    Congratulations dear Simon!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Wow, thank you Shannon – a fantastic honour indeed being featured in such fine company.

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    You are welcome dear…have a fantastic weekend!!xx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha you too Shannon.

  • Normf

    Normf

    Blows me away Simon, How I wish I didn’t miss this shoot. Just Brilliant!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Norm, there will be more ahead I am sure.

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    Very well concieved and very well done, Simon. Excellent work, as usual. And congrats on the feature. The image deserves it.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Mick, I really appreciate that. I am really happy with the results.

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    Light and colours are great.. A bit scary at first sight, I like the concept..

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Allesandro, As always your comments are very much appreciated.

  • Agnes McGuinness

    Agnes McGuinness

    An awesome portrait, Simon, and very unique. Agnes xx

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Agnes. I really appreciate the kind words.

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    cool work…great used of light

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Jerry, I really appreciate the compliment – especially about the lighting.

  • Di Jenkins

    Di Jenkins

    Oh I’m SO jealous! Everyone’s getting this cool camera!! Enjoy it mate!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Don’t worry Di – as Maxwell Smart said “And loving it”!

  • Nicholas Richardson

    Nicholas Richa...

    Oh lawd, how good is this! I love the concept, and the lighting is sublime. I’m assuming you’ve really taken to this camera. You were on my radar before, but now… looking forward to what’s to come, and maybe I’ll learn a little something. Great shot, buddy.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. The mk2 is a great bit of kit – thanks for the confidence boost too (never goes astray!).

  • geirkristiansen

    geirkristiansen

    Wonderful technique and great lighting. I’ll have to fav this :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that, any compliment on lighting is a good thing – the favouriting more so. Much appreciated!

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Great photo!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Stephen, I really appreciate that.

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro

    Hello Simon,,, I love the mood ,,, nicely done,,,,

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Maria – I’m glad you like it!

  • Corina Daniela Obertas

    Corina Daniela...

    Cool work Simon!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Corina, I really appreciate that.

  • aleci

    aleci

    wonderful work my friend…it is creative,it’s has a georgeous compostion,great colors and the lighting is perfect…i take a deep bow!!!
    i’m honoured that this piece of art was inspired by me…thank you simon..you rock mate!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    I really appreciate that mate! Any compliment on lighting means alot to me – especially from someone who uses it as well as you do.

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    Intriguing, you have so many amazing pieces here Simon, this is so creative, love the anticipation of her blowing on the dice for good luck. :) Sexy and innocent at once.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha, thanks for that. Bianca is a wonderful model, I am trying to tease out her dark side but she is just to sweet.

  • eelsblueEllen

    eelsblueEllen

    How do you like that 5D? I was about to buy one but chickened out because I may want a Nikon but I hear they are tough to learn. I have a Canon Rebel but I want to upgrade.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    The 5D is great, very intuitive and easy to use. The big thing isn’t so much the body it is the fact that you can only use Canon EF or generic full-frame compatible lenses – thats where money gets up. Canon are seen as the market leaders but I would recommend talking to as many people as possible.

  • gonzo316

    gonzo316

    Top image mate. Well thought out and executed. Man you’re a popular boy. Hope the new camera serves the artist well. I had a friend buy a 5D mark II last week and our photographers from Shadowplay explored some of the video potential of this great vamera. Check it out at shadowplay.com.au/blog . Makes me kida wish I weren’t a nikon man actually.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, I apprciate the compliment. I must admit that I have no intention of using the video component – I bought it for sensor size, low noise and stills work.

  • Jerame    *

    Jerame *

    nicely done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate!

  • raintina

    raintina

    Hello Simon…I wanted to thank you for adding me to your watchlist, so flattering especially after spending some time in your gallery. Lovely photos….I have a lady luck picture of my own I have been hesitating posting…this makes me want to go for it!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Take that bull by the horns and get that shot up! lol! It is a pleasure to add you – I like your work.

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    really an amazing image…great idea and concept….brilliant

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Ken, I admire your work enormously and a favouriting from you is an honour indeed.

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    great series.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Cindy, I am going to look at your portfolio shortly.

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    cool thanks simon…

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Already looked – i love your work.

  • Cindy Olivier

    Cindy Olivier

    you left some nice comments. i really appreciate them man.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    A Pleasure.

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    well done…

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Hey thanks for that, I am glad you like it and really appreciate you telling me so.

  • chijude

    chijude

    Great concept and execution.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Jude for commenting and favouriting, I really appreciate it.

  • Hayley Barker

    Hayley Barker

    This idea is wonderful.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Hayley, so glad you like it.

  • Mariah Voas

    Mariah Voas

    Amazing idea! Fantastic!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Mariah, I had a feeling you might like it!

  • John44

    John44

    Very nice/creative/PP and razor sharp !
    John

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again John, I am hoping to do more work like this sooner rather than later – I really appreciate the comment too.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfectly done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thats a huge compliment! Thank you, you’ve made my day!

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Excellent idea and work. I hope that this lady luck will bring me luck with job hunting. I have to put her in my favourites.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Good luck with that job hunting and thanks for commenting!

  • Katastic

    Katastic

    Awesome work!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Hey, thanks for that – glad you like it.

  • Rebecca Richardson

    Rebecca Richar...

    Thanks for pointing me to this one, I really like it!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that- I admire your talent photographically and post production as well. You guys cop a lot of unfair crap in my opinion from “Purists” but art is varied and thats what makes it special.
    Thanks for the favouriting too.

  • Josie Eldred

    Josie Eldred

    Such a fabulous concept :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Josie, I am glad you like this – I really appreciate the positive comment.

  • 1chick1

    1chick1

    i love this very inspiring

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for the comment and fav – I wish I was better at photoshop so I could give this an edge.

  • 1chick1

    1chick1

    your very welcome. Am still learing photoshop every single day i love learning new things.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    D’oh! I just emailed my reply instead!

  • Katagram
  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Wow, awesome. That means alot to me.
    xoxo

  • Jessica Walker

    Jessica Walker

    I would love to see you consider submitting this or a work equal to the same concept/idea to the Makeup Creations group, Lips Challenge

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for the tip/invite Jess – have just done so.

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    too cool!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Glad you like this, something a bit different for me but a success I think.

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