Jacob

Artist: Simon Whittaker
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Jacob

Captured with Canon 5Dmk2 and 100mm Canon USM f2 at ISO 100 f2.4 @ 1/800 manual mode.
My son Jacob, aged 11.
(509 viewings & 30 favouritings – per group rules)

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Jacob by Simon Whittaker

Jacob by Simon Whittaker

Carol Barona

Fantastic work Simon! Wow!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Carol, I am glad you like it.
Lachinov

perfection. clear …great lighting. i love it.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Luv for the great comment and favouriting too. I really appreciate it!!!!!
xoxo
Sue Kane

Dramatic light….excellent clarity Simon!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks so much Sue, it is a great bit of kit I have to admit.
TextureoftheSin

nicely done!
Simon Whittaker replied

Cheers TotS!
xoxo
Virginia N. Fred

Awesome work
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Virginia, I really appreciate that. One of those shots where you know you’ve got a “keeper” as you take it.
Trish O'Brien

This is lovely Simon, you’ve captured a lot of intensity – and I like the lighting – is it natural light?
Simon Whittaker replied

ThanksTrish, it is sunlight filtered thru vertical blinds. I got up this morning and then piked out of doing the seascape!
Trish O'Brien

lol, well so did I – just bubblemailed you about that one. Looking forward to this afternoon’s shoot though. Maybe we should schedule dawn shoots for warmer weather!
Simon Whittaker replied

yep, like sunset or summer!
Joanne Bradley

This is a phenomenal portrait! Handsome lad, but even more impressive is your use of light and shadow! Bravo Simon, well done!
Simon Whittaker replied

Wow Joanne, that is a fantastic comment!
xoxo
Lorena Maria

Gorgeous sp.. simply gorgeous!!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Lorena for the favouriting and lovely comment.
xoxo
Mary Campbell

Nice portrait, good use of light.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks very much Mary, I really appreciate your kind words.
Ruby Del Angel

love the light work
Simon Whittaker replied

Thank you very much for that, I am glad you like it.
Clare Colins

beautifully composed portrait. Perfect contrast and lighting.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Clare, I really appreciate your kind words and the favouriting too!
xoxo
Larry Varley

Great shot and concept
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks mate, I am glad you like this – I am quite chuffed about it myself.
Scott d'Almeida

brilliant
Simon Whittaker replied

Cheers Scotty, I really appreciate it mate.
chijude

Intense and arresting. Beautiful work.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Jude, this image sums Jacob up quite well. He has Aspergers Syndrome (a type of Autism) and the light / dark, one eyed puzzled look shows his perspective on the world.
Elizaday

Wow, lovely dramatic portrait.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks so much Eliza, I really appreciate that.
chijude

He is beautiful. ... and he willl find his own way and leave his own mark on his world… as we all in our way do!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks again Jude, I am sure he will – he is such a great little guy.
Anthony Begovic

Awesome!!
What a spectacular and brilliant portrait!
Simon Whittaker replied

Cheers Ant, saw your entry in the portrait prize again the other day and wondered how you were going. Needless to say your comment is very much appreciated and respected.
docophoto

Great image, so intense. Beautiful coloured eyes!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks for that, the image is straight off camera so I am really pleased.
Alf Caruana

Mate this is simply brilliant, great work!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thank you so much Alf, it means a lot mate.
fallenrosemedia

oh wow, i think it’s by far my fave shot of yours. excellent light and emotion captured. Three cheers for simon!
Simon Whittaker replied

Ha ha, thanks Rose.
xoxo
kathy s gillen...

excellent work
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Kathy!
xoxo
simonesphotos

Stunning work Si, one of your best I think… just so intense and your use of shadows to enhance to image is superb!!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks precious!
xoxo
Rick Senley

original, sharp, striking – very nice
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Rick, much appreciated mate.
sweetscent62

Love it Simon :) well done.. Wen x
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks so much Wen, I really appreciate your kind words and favouriting.
xoxo
aspectsoftmk

your use of lighting here is perfect.
Simon Whittaker replied

Woo hoo! Thank you very much!
gabbielizzie

congradulations on your feature
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks very much for that, I really appreciate it.
eran gilad

very dramatic, congrat’s!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Eran, I really appreciate it mate.
Cora Wandel
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks so much Cora!
xoxo
MICKSPIXPHOTOS

Excellent, Mate. Great color, comp, and clarity, and you caught a very intense look. Very well done, as always.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks mate, it was quite a hard image get but it sure was worth the effirt (and Jakes blindness in his right eye, I figure I GAVE him that eye so it is only fair I be able to take it away too.)
HelenaBrophy

...and I agree with all above.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thank you very much Helena.
Sue Buckingham

Hi Simon… this image came up as recent work in the Amateur Photographers Association group but it must have really had an impact on me as I remembered seeing it yesterday in another group. This time, and I am sorry I should have done it the first time, I felt compelled to comment on it. It is an amazingly powerful image. The lighting, the lines etc are all perfect but what makes this really stand out is the amount of emotion it invokes when you see it. It is stunning work and congratulations on the features they are well deserved. xx
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Sue, Jake (and I) have Aspergers Syndrome (a type of autism that basically means subtle social cues can difficult to pick up amongst other things) and the look on his face struck me as a representation of the disorder, kind of quizzicly peering out of the darkness into something foreign.
Thanks for your wonderful comment, I can not tell you how much it means to me when someone spends such time.
Justine Devereux

WoW! you never cease to amaze me with your originality and perfection Simon.. Bravo again!
:)
xoxox
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Justine, I would be interested on your thoughts in reading my reply to the comment above to see what you think from the other side.
Justine Devereux

I can definitely see what you mean.. i spent a good minute looking into Jakes eye just then… he does look confused and almost searching to understand that world out there.. like being in the shadows/on the periphery of life is exactly how he must feel a lot of the time… I’m sure that with you and Mel as the wonderful parents you are, you give him the constant support, love and encouragement he (and you!) needs to be himself and not feel he has to ‘fit in’.. we are after all All diferent and unique individuals.. regardless..
am going to BM you a poem..
love
xx
Simon Whittaker replied

I wish I could give you a big hug Justine, thank you.
xoxo
Justine Devereux

cyber hugs!! xoxoxoxoxox
Simon Whittaker replied

ha ha ha cyberhugs – I love it! Back at ya babe!
Sue Buckingham

Hi Simon…. that so makes sense now! When I looked at Jacob there was a conflict in my mind of whether he felt trapped (as the shadow across his face represents) or whether he was just very curious about something he was seeing. As a nurse for 26 years and having come into contact with many people with Aspergers, Jacob may very well have been feeling either of these things. I hope he was not feeling trapped but sadly the condition can be such that others (naively) believe he is different which makes him feel a prisoner in his own mind. You know all this Simon, I am just hoping that if anyone else reads this they will see that ‘originality’ does not mean ‘abnormal’. Jacob is a gorgeous looking boy and with a father who fully understands ‘other peoples’ problems, you will guide him to fulfill all of his dreams. People who have Aspergers are often highly creative which is obvious having looked at your other work just now. Be proud of yourself and of Jacob… and I send you both cyber hugs too xx
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks again Sue, Jake travels along ok and has a couple of friends which is a big hurdle as I am sure you know. Fortunately the school does a tremendous job as well and I am sure this is why he is doing as well as he is. Aspergers is a bugger of a thing but as you say there are positives to be found if you look and I think it has contributed well to my photography.
I’d like to thank you for your understanding and kind words also.
Simon
John Platt

Lovely use of light to direct one’s view. well worth featuring. Lovely work Simon, John P
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks John, I really appreciate it mate. This one is going on the wall I think.
Karen Hazelwood

I love this photograph. It gives me ideas for my own clan. Lovely!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks for the kind words and favouriting.
Sharon Mau

Aloha Simon, congratulations on your wonderful feature today in Dimensions

03 August 2009
Simon Whittaker replied

Mahalo Sharon.
xoxo
Sharon Mau

I just logged on and saw your note. You are sweet for answering me in Hawaiian. Aloha Simon!
Simon Whittaker replied

A pleasure – you can thank Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler for that. I loved that 50 first dates movie – it is one of my fav movies. I’ll never forget that bit where she bashes the guys mate with the bat as long as I live.
John44

Excellent control of light and shadow Simon
Greetings from Holland
John
Simon Whittaker replied

Hoi ! Thanks so much John, I really appreciate it. You’re not going to believe this but I live in rural Australia and we have a clog barn in town that makes them specially. My sister in law and her family are dutch and they used to drive about 10 hours to come up here and get them!
imagic

Perfect light and shadows.
Greetings
Jens.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Jens, that is a fantastic comment and I appreciate it greatly.
Karl Schlemmer

Woderful portrait. Love the mood. :-)
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks very much Karl, I really appreciate it mate.
Ralph Olsson

Great work Simon and congrats on the well deserved features. Good frame choice too:))
Simon Whittaker replied

Thank you very much Ralph. Sorry the reply has been so long, I have been away.
Carine Boustany

stunning
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Carine, I really appreciate that.
Kathryn Potempski

this is gorgeous.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Kathryn, I am really proud of this image.
Chris Fawkes

Very creative.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thank you, I really appreciate it.
Ken Mucke

Really love the ligjhting you captured in this shot…very creative and adds a lot of drama to the image
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks so much Ken, I really appreciate it. How have you been?
Anthony Mancuso

wonderful composition and lighting, well done
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks mate, thats a great compliment.
Maureen Maliha

fabulous portrait, Simon. Terrific use of light and shadow.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks very much Maureen, I really appreciate that.
micklyn

So fabulous!! so much more than just a portrait – wonderful work!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks very much Lyn, I am really proud of this actually.
Matt Bottos

Great Portrait.. Love the lighting!!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Matt, I really appreciate that.
Mel Brackstone

Gorgeous image, Simon!
Simon Whittaker replied

Cheers Mel!
John44

Dear brother of roger

Fine portrait value, excellent skin tones and attractive colours…
Well composed, nice work!
F A V
John
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks so much John, your kind words have given me a great start to my day.
Simon
jacqleen

wow Simon….........Jacob is just BEAUTIFUL…and this is an amazing portrait…LOVE EEE your lighting here…..............this better have gotten featured in Studio Lighting :)))
a very powerful portrait :)
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks so much loooove!
xoxo
niki78

Fantastic work Simon.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks very much for that, I really appreciate it.
George Kypreos

Great portrait!!!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks George, much appreciated. You have a great port mate and welcome to “Studio lighting” too.
Tara Sheffer-A...

Wow! Excellent capture! He is quite the handsome young fellow! I just am crazy about the expression you have captured and the way you have captured it! Well done!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks Tara, I really appreciate your kind words :-)
Roberto Duran

What a beutiful portrait.. U can see the conection between him and you… Lovely
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks very much Roberto, I really appreciate your kind words mate.
Liane Pinel

This is an amazing image!! This is what is needed on the wall of every parents office to remind them that being a ‘tween’ or a teen can be so confusing and even more so if there are health issues like you and your son share. My eldest son went through a period where we thought it might be bi-polar but after testing and therapy it was determines to just being a teenager….that’s what they said…’Just being a teenager’ and “he’ll outgrow it’....thankfully he did but good grief what a time that was!! Confusion, internalized, life and fear…powerful image my friend…bravo!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks so much Liane, that is a lovely comment. It is easy at times to forget they don’t have our experience and everything is new and ever changing. I am so glad to hear that your son was just suffering “Testosterone related, transitory Bipolar” disorder. It is a cruel thing to be afflicted with.
Pete Costick

Thant shaft of light works so effectively, great work :)
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks very much Pete, I really appreciate your kind words.
Mishu7
Simon Whittaker replied

WoW! Thanks very much – I am honoured.
gompo

I guess everything is said here, but I didn’t want to leave before I say: WOW!!! awesome lighting and overall shot!!!
Simon Whittaker replied

Thank you very much, I am particularly proud of this image and have no false modesty so I very much appreciate your comment :-)
Belinda Fletcher

What a stunning photo. He has beautiful eyes. Great capture with the shadow.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks very much Belinda, I really appreciate your kind words :-)
Trish Woodford

Beautiful use of light and shadow, very strong piece :))
Simon Whittaker replied

Thanks again Trish.
xoxo
Rhenastarr

Congrats on your features, most deserving of the honors, this has such stunning visual impact.
Simon Whittaker replied

Thank you very much for that, it is fantastic so have had so many kind words :-)
fStopFitzgerald 23 days ago

powerful with very little excellent
Simon Whittaker replied 22 days ago

Thank you very much indeed.
Dinni H 23 days ago

very beautiful capture!
Simon Whittaker replied 22 days ago

Thanks enormously!
AroonKalandy 15 days ago

lovely lighting and compo,,,,
Simon Whittaker replied 15 days ago

Thanks again Aroon!
Karen Cougan 13 days ago

love this
xkc
Simon Whittaker replied 13 days ago

Thanks very much Karen
xoxo
Jodie Johnson 12 days ago

stunning image, love your work
Simon Whittaker replied 6 days ago

Thanks so much Jodie, I really appreciate that :-)
Mike Weeks 11 days ago

Fantastic portfolio, this is an instant classic
Simon Whittaker replied 6 days ago

Thank you very much Mike, you’ve made my day!
Derek Dobbie 6 days ago

lovely capture and an altogether different approch to a portrait. well done.
Simon Whittaker replied 6 days ago

Thanks very much Derek, I am really happy with the effect.

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