Ken
This one is slightly different but it is very special to me.
I caught this shot of my brother, Ken, who was 2 years older than I am, as the sun was going down; I think he may have been watching a Buzzard over the cliffs of Portreath in Cornwall.
I don’t have many photos of him but this one, which I have made part painting which is rubbish I know, who paints a sun like that? Well I found it hard to paint with the computer mouse. I forced the grain in the shot to look a bit like a canvas painting.
But anyway, this one I like as it sums him up as a person. He loved nature, bird & animal watching, painting, craft making, photography, flowers, plants, gardening, and the outdoor life. He was in his element when he managed to get a job on a huge estate in Cornwall to help look after the grounds. This is where he died 5 years ago lying on the ground in a place he loved so much with the sun on his face and the animals and birds around him.
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to go on.
So, this is for Ken, my dear big brother with love from me, I miss you my friend.
The shot was taken on my Canon AE1 35mm camera about 20 odd years ago and scanned into the computer.

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Andy73
Really beautiful image Anthony. A wonderful dedication to your brother, and something to be treausured forever. Thank you for sharing.
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
LOVE this Tony!! :-) Love how your brother is Silhouetted up against that beautiful background.
RichardV
Nice composition. Great colours.
Antanas
Great work, well done!
poppykitten
Oh Tony, you nearly made me cry,
I love your sun, i think it looks really good against the sharp silhouette of your brother, and I really like the flowers at his feet.
A tip top shot, with great sentiment.xxx
clau
Beautiful image, Anthony!!!!
suresh pethe
We also miss you Ken ! But You are allways at the beautiful !
Jeff Burns
gorgeous image
Susan Zohn
This is gorgeous. I just love this.
Valli aka Fra...
This is fabulous Tony and a wonderful homage to your dear brother. I’m so sorry for your loss and thanks for your kind comments today.
davidmilne
Fine tribute to your brother Tony,you have done him proud!
coffeetea
great combining!
Deborah Bowness
Tony this is fabulous and a great tribute to your brother too. Fantastic colours and silhouette. I’m sure Ken would be so proud.
StacyLee
This is really special Tony :)
cynthiab
its a wonderful tribute to your brother
brummieboy
Poignant .. and beautifully explained …
brummieboy
Poignant .. and beautifully explained …
mlgkats
the colors is great, love the painted look well done
coleen gudbranson
this really is a beautiful shot
cdwork
Tears in my eyes! A vibrant image- a vibrant memory- Excellent work- done with love
Judith Oppenhe...
this is so beautiful. i’m sorry for your loss.
margo
I am also touched by your story, Tony, partly because Ken is no longer there, but also by your great and continuing love for him. He seems to be looking into a rosy future for you to share with him.
AndyReeve
You know Tony Ken often pops into my thoughts. A great friend and a hard one to forget.
cheerishables
Oh, this is breathtaking!!!! His relaxed silhouetted against that viviid red sky. WOW!!!!!
Julie Langford
Thisi s beautiful tony and that painted backgeound is wonderful [not many of us can do it at all with a mouse], Love this
Pete Chennell
a beautiful tribute to your brother..he would be proud as you should be. Excellant piece!
Heather Rivet...
gorgeous
Gemma John
I like the colours.. My mother showed me this x
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Woooohoooooooo Tony made the HOT list….... Alright, way to go Tony! Well deserved my friend
:-)
Lou Green
it’s lovely…and I’m sure Ken would have loved it too…thanks for sharing it with us…I wish I could create a similar tribute to my dad who also loved photography (something that reflects his personality as you have done here) Ken would be very proud of his kid bro.
Antoine Dagobert
Beautiful story and beautiful work!well done Tony
Tanya B. Schro...
Beautiful – and I like the ‘rubbish’ sun – it’s perfect combined with the stark outline of your brother. A wonderful tribute, Anthony.
Helene Kippert
Beautiful image Tony – and a lovely tribute to your brother
Marion Cullen
Greater love hath no man…
Beautiful art, & a moving tribute.
lilifrog
great capture andnice colors,love it!
Anthony Hedger
I didn’t realise I have such great loving friends out there, well I do now guys. Your kind words do so mean a lot to me.
Thank you all so very much for commenting on my photos, it means so much to me and your views are important and appreciated. Thank you again, bigs hugs to all.
Tony
Laura Willoughby
I love this color! beautiful shot.
Zigga
Beautiful image & sentiment. Really lovely work.
Joyce Dickens,...
This is indeed very special; thank you for sharing with the rest of us. Very beautiful, lovely silhouette, very well presented. Terribly sorry for your loss Anthony; this is a wonderful homage indeed!
shaytay
Beautiful Tony!:)
Maria Dryfhout
Fantastic silhouette! Love it…
Mundy Hackett
Wonderful tribute to him Tony, and I think you have done him proud with this image/creation!
DLKeur
Rubbish? Hardly. This is WONDERFUL. This is one of your very best!
Tiffany Dryburgh
I think the paint effect works well here and I love the silhouette. A really lovely tribute to your brother and I’m glad to see it.
nikki024
BREATH TAKING
whisperingruth
This is a fabulous piece of art . . . excellent job Tony.
carol lynch
nice photo
gaypony
i really like the way you have done this pic.
great dedication for your brother.
Heather Loster
this is beautiful.
Jonicool
This is so creative and beautiful! and the story to go along with makes it such an emotional image too… Priceless!
W. J. St. Chri...
A very poignant story and beautiful remembrance of your brother. To have captured him in his element is a great tribute. Thanks for sharing this.
frenchsmiler
Stunning shot
Joanna Clark
Beautiful image and a beautiful dedication, I am sure Ken is very proud of you. Great work.
Carrie Glenn
I agree Tony this is really a VERY special work. He would be proud of you for honoring him this way. I also really enjoyed reading about the subject, he truly sounds like a joy of a man and a good brother. Well done Tony!!!
Nikki Mulkern
This is such a beautiful image Tony!! The colours are stunning! What a wonderful dedication to you brother!!
kfphotography
i like this one, the textures in the sky are brilliant!
Wendy Slee
this is breathtakingly beautiful and sad at the same time. (I got tears) What a tribute….
and the way you believe in, and honor your brother is something that will live forever…..I am sure he is smiling…..
Rosina Lamberti
awesome. I love it.
sasha
This is gorgeous – so peaceful
Anthony Hedger
georgieboy98
Just beautiful. Peter
Anthony Hedger replied
thank you Peter for your comment
Forest Friends...
Its real nice anthony that you can treasure this photograph along with the memory,, sad that he has departed but inspiring that you have taken the opportunity to turn this into a memorable keepsake!
Anthony Hedger
thank you for all of your comments this is another one of my favorites and you know why as well.
nikki75
this is beautiful
Anthony Hedger replied
thank you Nikki for your comments
Anthony Hedger
Matt Halls
So touching and a perfectly fitting memorial. The fact that the background was made by hand(mouse), makes it all the more special. Beautiful end result Anthony.
Anthony Hedger replied
Matt that was so kind of you to say my friend, thank you
aphoto4you
beautiful…work…i love this….
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you Bianca you are very kind
Mike Davitt
A gorgeous capture and a touching tribute to your big bro! Faved
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you Mike you are very kind
digitalmidge
Ah this is really lovely Anthony, it’s nice to have a beautiful memory of someone you were so close to…so sorry he had to leave so soon…
Zoe
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you for your kind comments Zoe. Yeah, I miss Ken big time.
Lucindawind
I love it partly painted ..its a beautiful silhouette !
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you for your kind comments Lucinda
Scott Ruhs
Wow, Tony! This is a magnificent tribute to your brother. I’m sure he would be very proud.
Anthony Hedger replied
Very kind of you to say my friend thank you for all of your wonderful comments
Neilm
Great effect i love the colours.
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you my friend, this one is very special to me
kimie
Its a beautiful pic Tony, and like you say, how lovely to remember him ,in the middle of Mother nature. Beautiful tribute to your lovely brother. x
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you so much for checking this one out for me Kimie and for your kind comment, Ken would have liked you honey. Hugs x
Anthony Hedger
Marcella Chestnut
This is beautiful! Wonderfully different… unique, like your brother. The ‘surreal’ background compliments Ken’s ‘real’ silhouette and creates a dreamy effect. The real story of a real brother certainly makes this image special.
Anthony Hedger replied
You are too kind to me Marcella and I want to thank you so much for your wonderful comments bless you.
Marcella Chestnut
Sometimes the image speaks for itself; other times the image speaks for someone else. In this case it speaks for you and your brother…a testament. I’m honored to be a witness. (sounds sappy but I’m sincere.)
Anthony Hedger replied
Again I want to thank you, and yes very sincere I can tell that.
theyellowfury
Anthony Hedger replied
Wow I am so happy thank you so much for the feature, bless you
Anthony Hedger
Chele Willow
Tony, what a beautiful tribute. Thank you so much for sharing. I love this and is one of my fav’s
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you Chele for your kind comment honey and bless you for dropping by
Catherine Veal
Beautiful words and effect Tony.
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you Catherine
Rob Parsons
Thats brilliant Tony – very moving and a great tribute, you have alot of talent.
Anthony Hedger replied
That was very kind of you to say Rob thank you my friend
camerahappy
This is stunning, I like the painted background. A beautiful way to honour your brother!
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you for your lovely comment
Kelly d
This is beautiful, i think the painting effect is gorgeous too. A lovely tribute to your brother Anthony (: Stunning piece i love it x
Anthony Hedger replied
You are very kind thank you so much
Karla Delgado
this is beautiful. the combination of paint and photography gives it an extra spark
Anthony Hedger replied
Thank you Karla
Anthony Hedger
rightasrain
Very special. Such a sad thing to happen. Love what you’ve done with the photo :-)
Anthony Hedger replied
thank you so much for your kind comment
Terri~Lynn Bealle
Beautiful capture with a lovely story about your big brother Ken!!! Really stunning. You have such a gift, and thank you for sharing!
Anthony Hedger replied
thank you so much Terri for a wonderful comment
Anthony Hedger
thank you so much Terri for a wonderful comment
Shelly Hiebert
Oh wow….such beautiful and loving words and what wonderful work as well Anthony :) Very lovely :)
Anthony Hedger replied
thank you so much Shelly for a lovely comment bless you
alaskaman53 15 days ago
So beautifull Anthony,a fav.
Anthony Hedger replied 14 days ago
Thank you for your great comment
Torfinn Johann... 13 days ago
Excellent work Anthony!
Anthony Hedger replied 13 days ago
Thank you Torfinn my dear friend
Susan Zohn 12 days ago
Tony, your words speak so much to me. This is one of my favorite photos you have done and now I know why. I love you Tony and I am so sorry for you loss. I have been so wrapped up in my loss that I didn’t bother to see that you were hurting my friend. I wish I could just give you a big hug. A wonderful tribute my dear friend. Wonderful tribute. You will see him again. He lives on in you as well.
Anthony Hedger replied 12 days ago
My dear friend Susan thank you so much for your very kinds words and hugs xx
Mariska 11 days ago
You make me smile to read your words here, nice to meet you Anthony and thanks for stopping by on my port..
Love this image because shows us a wonderful tribute and because you ‘ve tryed very hard…:0) The sun is not perfect but sweet and comes from your deepest part of your heart, thank you for sharing
Anthony Hedger replied 11 days ago
thank you again Maria you are too kind to me bless you x