Retirement.
Taken with Canon 5Dmk2 + 100-400L is f4.5-6.5 @ 1/800 f7 200 ISO
Apeture priority.
(535 viewings)
The dollar has crashed and fear abounds as industrial giants
crumble, people are losing their jobs as their corporate
masters rake in millions extra for their “fabulous performance”.
Life is getting harder and more complicated and the media
injects fear into our lives so we stay glued to their chatter and
listen to every dire forcast from “experts” that seem too young to
have true expertise in anything other than how to squeeze
pimples.
There is a solution. Turn off the television, don’t read the
newspapers or magazines. Listen to music, open your doors
and windows and truely embrace life like there maybe no
tomorrow – then everyday that there is a tomorrow filled with
happiness, satisfaction and lifes basic joys will prove the experts
wrong.
Captured at Sandy Beach, north of Coffs Harbour NSW Australia.

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poupoune
Wow gorgeous!!!
Love the soft colours and a great way to spend some time.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much, I prefer a camera myself – it might mean I have to buy fish but at least I don’t come back smelling like one!
Cora Wandel
Si, this s an incredible photograph, it makes me yearn to retire!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Cora and thanks for the favouriting too. It was a glorious morning out there this morning, 6am and you could just wear swimmers it was so warm.
Hugs and kisses luv and I hope life is treating you kindly.
linifer
This is amazing Simon!!! Incredible image oxo
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Lyn, thanks for the favouriting as well. How is this lucky bugger! I don’t think it would matter even if you didn’t catch anything.
Lynette1
Oh wow! What an amazing picture – time to just “be me” . I love this Simon but it makes me wish I could retire too – but I have a few years to go until that happens :-(
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Lynette, me time is so important, I have learned this the hard way – but I have learned!
Steve Chapple
Outstanding use of silhouette against that light. An image that talks…
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Stevo, any positive comment from you is always a big bonus – cheers mate!
Eva and Klaus ...
Brilliant work, beautiful!!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks guys, I really appreciate that.
Kaimarie
that is excellent
Simon Whittaker replied
Cheers Kai, thats really nice of you to say so. I really appreciate your ongoing support too.
xoxo
Antanas
great capture, lovely shot
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Antanas, positive comment from you is always a good sign – much appreciated my friend.
Heather Rivet...
perfect
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Heather and thank you for the favouriting too – you have made my morning!
Larry Varley
Terrific shot mate!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks mate, enjoying that warm tropical air up there?
Mohammad Khaksar
Simon
this is an Incredible image.
i reaaly like it.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks mate, I really appreciate it. How is life treating you?
Joanne Bradley
That’s gorgeous Simon! And so well titled! Just an exceptional capture!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Joanne, thats so nice of you to say so.
David Petranker
Simo, mate fantastic work just beautiful I love the shadow play
Simon Whittaker replied
G’day maaaaate! Thanks for that, I am looking forward to catching up with you (hopefully) in April.
MICKSPIXPHOTOS
Simon you just NAILED this. The color, the POV, the angle to the sun to get the silhouettes, and the exposure are perfect, Mate. Couldn’t possibly be better. Super work.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks mate! I really appreciate that. I got your email last night and will sit down and formulate a response as soon as I drop the kids off at school.
David Petranker
Ditto Simon, we will have a ball
Simon Whittaker replied
I’ll bring the beer , you get the chicks.
bevanimage
Beautiful, Simon! Lovely warm light, great silhouettes of the rock and man, and a clever way of hiding the sun.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much for that, I really appreciate your kind words. It was a great way to start a day off in my opinion.
Jim DeMore
Beautiful shot as everyone is saying Simon. Perfect silhouette, perfect positioning, perfect spot. I did picture you a slimmer man though. Not a self portrait?...sorry. Just kidding. Good to see your work out there again.
jimd
Simon Whittaker replied
Ha ha ha, thanks Jim, this guy has 1 or 2 kilos on me! Thanks for the compliment too mate. I have the card you sent me for Christmas next to our coffee machine and see it every morning – between the coffee and your card it sets me up for a good day.
dimsim
ahhh beautiful!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks for that – I am glad you like it. Thanks for the favouriting too.
dogbreath
you have captured my dream with this image…. well done!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks mate, I really appreciate that. Hard way to start the day eh!
Alessandro Pinto
beautiful.. so serene and peaceful ! love the clarity of the image ! love yhis kind of photograph!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Alessandro, I really appreciate you saying so my friend! Hope life is treating you well.
Duncan Waldron
This is rather nice, Simon (he says, using traditional British understatement!). BTW, I’m with you re fish vs cameras :)
Simon Whittaker replied
Ha ha ha, thanks Duncan – give me a fish eye over a fish hook any day!
Didge
Nice shot – Ah the sea change.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks mate, much appreciated.
Ken Mucke
That is where I want ot be right now and away from the stress of this economy …This is really an amazing shot,...so peaceful and tranquil…bravo to you
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much Ken, I really appreciate both the comment and the favouriting. I think escaping is going to be a big theme in art over the next few years.
Jim DeMore
Simon,
Showing Dawn this pic…said definitely should be a Australian Postcard! Great Beach!
jimd
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks for that and a big g’day to Dawn from me. Hope you are both well.
deannedaffy
Beautiful capture
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much, it was really exciting to see the opportunity and capture it.
janeymac
wonderful image , gorgeous tones great work !!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Jane, I really appreciate that.
Rosina Lamberti
great silhouette simon
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Rosina xoxo.
Carol Barona
Beautiful capture! What a title! Awesome!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Carol, I am glad you like it. I wouldn’t mind that being me in truth (but I hate the smell of bait).
JudyBJ
would love to be there & looks a nice way to retire :)
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Jude, it is a lovely place – very relaxing.
Cora Wandel
Simon Whittaker
Thanks Cora, I am honoured.
woof
great image!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Woof, much appreciated mate.
CarolM
Wonderful words so suited to the craziness of today. Yes, basic joys are what matters most. Excellent writing and the photo is gorgeous. A fisherman knows about basic joys. Great work Simon.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much Carol, it’s nice to have gentle reminders of what is really important from time to time. I must admit that I admired this old fella on his way out to fish whilst everyone else was on their way to work.
MICKSPIXPHOTOS
CONGRATS ON THE FEATURE, MATE !!!! Absolutely nothing surprising about it; A great image and great words to go with it. Very well done, Si.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks mate, much appreciated!!!!!
simonesphotos
Ah that’s the life, great capture Si, hope you are doing well mate!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Chook! Doing well. I am so glad to see you back again. Hows the horse thing going?
Sensiworld
Beautiful, great silhouette and colours !
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much Sylvia, I really appreciate that.
simonesphotos
Ahh read my latest journal entry bud, LOL… suffice is to say, I’m back from the equine world and ready to dive into some pleasurable landscape photography for me once again!
Simon Whittaker replied
I am so glad to hear it and I am waiting with baited breath. I am going to bmail you tomorrow with a bit of an update. Off to bed now.
kathy s gillen...
fantastic work and get title, I wish that was me. lol
Simon Whittaker replied
Ha ha ha, yep, I’m hearing you. The good thing is that the camera gear smells better than the fishing gear though!
Maria Moro
Wow Simon look what you captured here,, awesome silhouette ,, the gold haze is wonderful ,,, well done,,, it’s picture perfect,,,, cheers
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you maria, I really appreciate the favouriting AND fantastic compliment.
xoxo.
Alexandros Isaias
excellent!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Alexandros, I really appreciate the fab comment and favouriting.
colindove
Fantastic use of the sun to enhance the silhouette ,wonderfully achieved Simon
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Col, I really appreciate that. The shot of the alley was a real step up by the way.
ldeiter78
Awesome photo!! Love the colors and silhouette!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much, I am really glad you like this. I’d still rather be me than him though (my camera smeels better than fishing gear!).
Tracey Mac
And so you make me homesick again…..
This is truly beautiful and I wish I was standing there taking this on that beach…..the colours are sublime and the lighting is perfect….and the peacefulness that omits from this image will keep me grounded for days…...I can almost smell that sea air :)
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much trace, that morning was just superb. I was there at 6am and it was real tshirt weather with a nice breeze.
Thanks again for the kind words.
xoxo
Normf
I’m not sure what I like best Simon, your writing or this wonderful image. Who said you couldn’t do landscapes (I think it was you!). Beautiful.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much Norm, I really appreciate your comment. I have also said that the thing I find lacking in my landscapes is a person! lol.
Justine Devereux
Stunning!!and Yep!! basic lifes joys don’t cost a penny!!
thanks for reminding us!!
:)))
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Justine, I really appreciate the compliment and the favouriting. Life can sure make you forget these things from time to time!
Iani
Nice shot
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much, glad you like it!
Sharon Mau
Beautiful work Simon, I love how you composed and framed the shot with the sun silhouetting the rocks. I do love your inspirational message as well. Every day is a gift.
Congratulations on your feature in Dimensions
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much Sharon for the lovely comment, favouriting and featuring. It is really nice to know that people feel something for images like this.
xoxo.
Samantha Lewan...
This shot is awesome!... everything about it is perfect .. I enjoyed reading your story, and it really hit home… thanks for that. Maybe we all just need to chill out a bit and embrace nature a little bit more, and stop committing ourselves to the doom and gloom. :)... keep up the fantastic work!!!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Samantha, if that is the only comment I ever get again on one of my photos I will be satisfied that photography has been worthwhile.
Thank you.
BigD
Simon, starting tomorrow in All Water in Motion group there will be a silhouette challenge running. Excellent image
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks maaaaaaaaate! I really appreciate the tip and the compliment.
Barbara Brown
Beautiful silhouette!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Barb, I am glad you like it.
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous;
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Scott, glad you like it mate.
ChelseaBlue
Super colours and silhouette, excellent capture
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks for that. I really appreciate the kind words!
mikebov
Superb image
And your words are spot on
a fave
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks again, I am glad you like this shot – I just wish I had more time to get out and fish and shoot!
Johnny S
Great shot Simon, im hanging for the winter months before i head out for a fish. Hows the 5Dmk2 been?
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Johnny! Good luck with the winter fishing mate – you’re braver than I am! The 5Dmk2 is the most remarkable camera – it is an absolute pleasure to use. So much so that whilst our town was flooding and I was at work I asked my wife to make sure that she saved my camera gear before my children! (Just kidding – but really).
BigD
Congratulations you have been feature in 5D Mark II. Kathy and BigD
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks again BigD – you have made my day!
Jan Timmons
Good use of light, great composition, and also an excellent way to live. (I do the same, when I’m not online viewing photos of your caliber!).
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much Jan, that is such a lovely thing to say.
shellbee
this is perfection, more than well done, and the words you add to it are inspiring. Thanks I needed this today.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Shellbee, that is an amazing comment and I am glad that the words an image have had a positive impact on your day!
roseduggan
amazing!!! :))
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you so much, you have made my day!
kilmann
A wonderful shot Simon, and a great comment, so true, and so positive. Thanks for it.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you, I am so glad you like this image and it’s words. It has been a great experience to put this up and see the positive reaction it has brought.
Kris Faul
brilliant – love the colours
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks Kris, much appreciated mate.
Lois Bryan
Oh my goodness, Simon!!!!! What a stunning, beautiful image!!!!!! And how I love your comments … soooo very true!!!!!! And look how many people have responded!!! You’ve touched something deep in all of us, my friend!!!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks so much lois, this entry does seem to have hit a bit of an undercurrent.
Dragomir Vukovic
beautiful magic
Simon Whittaker replied
Thanks again mate – great to see you back on RB!
Cheryl Lunde
Gorgeous, where I would like to retire!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you Cheryl, I am glad the image gives you that feeling. It is a lovely beach and the image was taken at the very tail end of summer (the best part). I can still smell the salty water and the warm wind on my skin.
Chamika Amarasiri
Great silhouette!! Great color! All around brilliant!
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you for your kind words Chamika, I am very flattered.
E.R. Bazor
Love it!
Simon Whittaker replied
WOW – thank you so much – I am very flattered.
Lorena Maria
This is my dream!
Simon Whittaker replied
Ha ha, yep, it certainly is a great way to spend a morning. I don’t think I would even need bait to enjoy something like that!
x- pose Klaus ...
Just WOW!!!!! This work is …... WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simon Whittaker replied
Hey, thanks again. I am glad you like this. Seeing thisold fella out fishing whilst the rest of the world was rushing to work was a timely reminder for me to slow down a bit.
Kathryn Potempski
I agree with every single word Simon, this is a real credit to your talents well done.
Simon Whittaker replied
That is such a lovely compliment Kathryn – thanks so much.
DonDavisUK
Congratulations You’ve come sixth in the Happy Summer Sunshine Challenge in DSLR Only Group. Well done! This is a fantastic Summer Sunshine Scene. Regards, Don.
Simon Whittaker replied
Thank you so much Don, I am stoked!
Sharon Mau
Simon Whittaker replied
Mahalo luv!
Jason Connolly
Excellent, well placed sillouettes, great shot Simon.
Simon Whittaker replied
Particularly glad you like this one. This is one of my fav’s.
Kelly Robinson
Simon Whittaker replied
Woo hoo! Thanks very much Kelly – I’m honoured.
Christopher R ...
saw this one a while ago…...its the perfect silhouette!
Simon Whittaker replied 15 days ago
Sorry, I missed this Chris. I look at the numbers of comments to see if I have missed any comments – I look for odd numbers of comments to see. I think because you commented twice I didn’t see it ‘til now.
Christopher R ...
oh and i had another go at red rock this time with a 50d and 10-22 lens check it out
Simon Whittaker replied 15 days ago
Sounds good, will do!
Rosej 17 days ago
Just perfect – love the colours and composition. I could take him out a cuppa and enjoy the view there.
Simon Whittaker replied 15 days ago
lol, what a great idea! I am sure he would appreciate it.