Ship wrecked

Simon Whittaker
Ship wrecked by Simon Whittaker
Ship wrecked by Simon Whittaker
  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    outstanding image simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Kathy, this is the first time this wreck has been exposed in a few years so I am glad I got the opportunity to capture it without the whole town posing for photographs on it.

  • Phil Ryan

    Phil Ryan

    Great image – well done

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Cheers Phil, thanks mate.

  • Adrian Paul

    Adrian Paul

    You’re quick off the mark – I just saw this on the news and wondered how I could get out there to photograph it! This is a brilliant image, Simon. I love it.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Ha ha ha, thanks Adrian – quick and the dead mate!

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    Wow, this has a great feel to it Simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Larry, I am glad you like this. I was rapt when it came up on the display.

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    wonderful

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Lois – I really appreciate that.

  • CateTownsend

    CateTownsend

    Wow this is stunning work Simon

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Cate – for the lovely comment and the favouriting too.
    xoxo

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Nice one Si, love the water movement and the colour and comp are lovely!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Luv – I really appreciate your kind words – you after all the “Landscape Queen” as far as I’m concerned!

  • Matthew Walters

    Matthew Walters

    Great shot Simon. I prefer this one out of the two shots – the smoothness of the water makes this one.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Matt, I really appreciate it mate. I still don’t know which I prefer! I think the motion of the water tends to drag your eye kicking and screaming to the bottom corner on this one.

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    Wow..this is an amazing image!!! Beautiful work!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Nori, I am very flattered by your kind words and wonderful compliment ;-)

  • Lee Varney

    Lee Varney

    love the apature mode shot dude!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that mate, I am heading to Coffs back beach at about 0530 and I have to be back at around 0800 – are you interested or have you got the kids?

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    this is even better.. Excellent !

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    ha ha ha, thanks mate!

  • deahna

    deahna

    mesmerizing image!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you very much, I really appreciate that.

  • Jared D White

    Jared D White

    Awesome shot! the movement is fantastic

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, I like all 3 of these images but for different reasons – just glad to get them though.

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    I see you went for a drive….........this is stunning Simon…......love the lighting and this one is my fave as I love the white waves in the background…......and the misty water…..so beautiful!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Trace, it is the wreck on woopi main beach. The big strom we had washed the sand away and there is now the most of the wreck showing in the last 20 years.
    Thanks for the favouriting too luv!

  • Cathleen Tarawhiti

    Cathleen Taraw...

    Mmm, love this.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much Kat – I really appreciate the favouriting too.

  • Normf

    Normf

    Simon this is fantastic. I was hoping to get to “Buster” as well while it was exposed but after seeing your shots I think I’ll leave it to you. I like this one a lot and I don’t have a problem with the water movement leading away from the subject. Even though the sky colour is more saturated in “Alternate ship wreck ” it still leads the eye back. I found myself travelling around and around this. Has heaps of interest, Love it
    ps what was the exposure time on this one?

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate for the compliment (can never get enough of those!) The exposure time was 8 seconds. I used an 8 stop ND and a 4 stop grad ND (on my tripod you’ll be pleased to know).
    We have GOT to catch up.

  • kilmann

    kilmann

    Phantastic shot with perfect timing and absolutely stunnig colours.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks alot for that, I am glad you like it. I am rather chuffed with the results myself.

  • chijude

    chijude

    The mood is established so well by the colours and composition. Excellent result …. and thanks for the technical details. Beyond me at the moment … but instructional nevertheless!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks again Jude!
    xoxo

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro

    This is wonderful,, even though it offers a mood of stillness, there is so much movement in this capture,,, this is quality work,, well done Simon,,,, thank you for sharing this with us,,,,cheers

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    What a lovely comment – thank you Maria!
    xoxo

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    A wonderful feel and atmosphere in this, Simon. Of course I love the motion blur :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Mel!
    xoxo

  • ceejaycee

    ceejaycee

    Just the right balance of detail and movement in the water. Well captured.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks for that. I have actually sold half a dozen copies of this image (elsewhere) and blown it up to 18×12 and it looks great. We have some really rough seas at the moment so I am hoping that there will be even more of the wreck to see (provided it doesn’t refloat and sail off!”

  • Himiona Grace

    Himiona Grace

    Kia ora! How are you? This is amazing. Can see the movement in the sea way out on the horizon! Just fantastic

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks cuz! The surf here has been huuuge lately so I am hoping to get back there this week. Do me a favour and knock down a Southern and L&P and a Pixie caramel bar for me will you!

  • Adam Gormley

    Adam Gormley

    Beautiful shot Simon, well done mate!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Cheers Ad’s. I really appreciate it mate.

  • Angie  Bailey

    Angie Bailey

    WEll Captured Simon and those colours are awesome:) TFS Angie

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Angie, I really appreciate that. The way the vandals are going this could be all that is left of it.

  • Christopher R Pitts

    Christopher R ...

    awesome capture!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks so much for that. I like your other images too.

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Cheers Scott, I really appreciate it mate!

  • Maria Murphy

    Maria Murphy

    AWESOME

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thank you Maria, I am glad you like it.,

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Fantastic shot.

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks mate, glad you like this.

  • Franmacimages

    Franmacimages

    Totaly Fabulous Simon A Classic Mate I Lov it A Big fav!!! Frank

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks very much Frank, I am really proud of this image. This wreck is normally buried and the last time it surfaced was 20 years ago!

  • David  Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    A wonderful shot Simon. Very well done
    Davo

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Davo! So sorry I missed you when you were up mate (sorry ‘bout the weather too!)

  • Brian Mellor

    Brian Mellor

    Fabulous shot!!

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Brian, I really appreciate that mate.

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    gorgoeus work

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks Heather!
    xoxo

  • NikonJohn

    NikonJohn

    Beautifully composed. :)

  • Simon Whittaker replied

    Thanks very much for your kind words John.

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay 22 days ago

    This is so beautiful, memories come back of the sea lulling me to sleep when I lived within walking distance of Buster … the tides have with time exposed more than was visible then. It’s a beaut of an image Si, a favourite for me

  • Simon Whittaker replied 21 days ago

    Thanks very much Tainia, I am glad you like this. The last time Buster was this visible was 20 years ago – hopefully it wont be another 20!

  • Normf

    Normf 21 days ago

    I bet she’s showing all her glory this week hey Simon????

  • Simon Whittaker replied 20 days ago

    Not too sure mate – I am thinking of going down to check her out again though.

  • Edyta  Pelc

    Edyta Pelc 8 days ago

    Awesome shot!well done!

  • Simon Whittaker replied 8 days ago

    Thanks again Edyta :-)

  • AmyRalston

    AmyRalston 7 days ago

    The color is so soft …a favorite.

  • Simon Whittaker replied 7 days ago

    Thanks Amy, I have to admit that I am really proud of this image. I was lucky to have a 5 minute break from all the kids jumping over this to capture it.

  • AmyRalston

    AmyRalston 7 days ago

    ha, ha I know how the kid thing is with 3 step children. A photographer can really appreciate that minute, second of opportunity.

  • Simon Whittaker replied 7 days ago

    It certainly trains you to cut down your preparation time!

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