Lady luck
Lady Luck, taken with Canon 5Dmk2 with 70-200 f2.8L IS at 153mm @f4 1/250 ISO 400. Manual exposure with studio lighting.
Model: The lovely and talented Bianca Golsby
Make up: Fiona Horsley
Inspired by Aleci

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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
Great !
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Sylvia, much appreciated.
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
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
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
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
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
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 gillen...
great shot
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Cathy, much appreciated. I’ll pop over and have a lork at your work shortly.
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
Wow!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Adrian, hope thats a good wow!
How’s the new year treating you mate?
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
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
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
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
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
Congratulations dear Simon!
Simon Whittaker replied
Wow, thank you Shannon – a fantastic honour indeed being featured in such fine company.
Shannon Donovan
You are welcome dear…have a fantastic weekend!!xx
Simon Whittaker replied
Ha ha you too Shannon.
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
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
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
An awesome portrait, Simon, and very unique. Agnes xx
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Agnes. I really appreciate the kind words.
jerry alcantara
cool work…great used of light
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Jerry, I really appreciate the compliment – especially about the lighting.
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 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
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
Great photo!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Stephen, I really appreciate that.
Maria Moro
Hello Simon,,, I love the mood ,,, nicely done,,,,
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Maria – I’m glad you like it!
Corina Daniela...
Cool work Simon!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Corina, I really appreciate that.
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
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
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
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 *
nicely done
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks mate!
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
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
great series.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks again Cindy, I am going to look at your portfolio shortly.
Cindy Olivier
cool thanks simon…
Simon Whittaker replied
Already looked – i love your work.
Cindy Olivier
you left some nice comments. i really appreciate them man.
Simon Whittaker replied
A Pleasure.
izzybeth
well done…
Simon Whittaker replied
Hey thanks for that, I am glad you like it and really appreciate you telling me so.
chijude
Great concept and execution.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks again Jude for commenting and favouriting, I really appreciate it.
Hayley Barker
This idea is wonderful.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Hayley, so glad you like it.
Mariah Voas
Amazing idea! Fantastic!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much Mariah, I had a feeling you might like it!
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
perfectly done
Simon Whittaker replied
Thats a huge compliment! Thank you, you’ve made my day!
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
Awesome work!
Simon Whittaker replied
Hey, thanks for that – glad you like it.
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
Such a fabulous concept :)
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you Josie, I am glad you like this – I really appreciate the positive comment.
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
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
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
too cool!
Simon Whittaker replied
Glad you like this, something a bit different for me but a success I think.