He ain't heavy... he's my brother

micklyn

He ain't heavy... he's my brother

Yesterday we went fishing, all eleven of us and some friends. At one stage I asked Johnny (11) to carry Reilly (10 months) back to where we were picnicing. This is so typical of how Johnny carries Reilly most of the time, and Reilly just loves it. Can’t think why. ( : Anyway, I’m just glad to have captured this moment, their relationship continuously delights me.

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Camera Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Shooting Date/Time 2009/10/24 03:46:06 PM
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/500
Av( Aperture Value ) 8.0
ISO Speed 320
Lens EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Focal Length 100.0mm

And here are the lyrics which I know most of us have heard before but they are actually kind of awesome:

The road is long
With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows where

But I’m strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother

So on we go
His welfare is of my concern
No burden is he to bear
We’ll get there

For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother

If I’m laden at all
I’m laden with sadness
That everyone’s heart
Isn’t filled with the gladness
Of love for one another

It’s a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we’re on the way to there
Why not share

And the load
Doesn’t weigh me down at all

He ain’t heavy
he’s my brother
He’s my brother
He ain’t heavy,
he’s my brother

– The Hollies

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He ain't heavy... he's my brother by micklyn
  • kimangeline

    kimangeline

    what a wonderful moment you captured here….

  • micklyn replied

    thanks so much!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    absolutely beautiful micklyn, a great capture

  • micklyn replied

    thank you, Anthony

  • Nathalie Chaput

    Nathalie Chaput

    Awesome shot Micklyn!!

  • micklyn replied

    thanks so much, Nathalie!

  • Fiona Christensen

    Fiona Christensen

    This is such a beautiful capture Micklyn!!! Sounds like a wonderful day, especially now in this hot summer!!! Wonderful tones and the background is lovely! :) x

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks so much!

  • annacuypers

    annacuypers

    Beautiful shot, makes me happy to look at ! x anna

  • micklyn replied

    thank you! your comment makes me happy, too ( :

  • en-joy

    en-joy

    Lovely capture!

  • micklyn replied

    thank you!!

  • jujubean

    jujubean

    thats so sweet!!!

  • micklyn replied

    I think so, too ( : thanks, jujubean

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

  • micklyn replied

    Yay!! thank you so much, Sandra!

  • bdazzled

    bdazzled

    OMG what a beautiful picture
    - and instantly this came into my head
    :o))

  • micklyn replied

    Thank you so much, Kira!! for some reason the link wouldn’t work, but I appreciate your comment all the same ( :

  • Naia

    Naia

    a joy

  • micklyn replied

    Hi! thank you!

  • Songmistress

    Songmistress

    This makes me smile one of those smiles that starts in the heart and turns the light on a face! Wonderful, touching capture.

  • micklyn replied

    that’s a really encouraging and kind comment, thank you so much!

  • rubyjo

    rubyjo

    oh this is awesome, and the title is great. i love it!

  • rubyjo

    rubyjo

    oh, and here’s your song link :)

  • micklyn replied

    Oh wow, rubyjo, thank you I listened to it and (silly as it sounds) it actually brought a tear to my eye because the way Johnny cares for Reilly is just like the song… thanks again.

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    wonderful image,

  • micklyn replied

    thanks, Scott!

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    What a wonderful moment! Definitely one that needed to be captured :))

  • micklyn replied

    thanks for that, Rosemary!

  • Helen Chierego

    Helen Chierego

    Beautiful image!

  • micklyn replied

    thanks so much, Helen!

  • wendywoo1972

    wendywoo1972

    really wonderful moment caught there forever. really lovely work Micklyn

  • micklyn replied

    thanks, Wendy!!

  • clmustin

    clmustin

    Good shot. Very good title.

  • micklyn replied

    thank you! ( :

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Terrific…..congratulations!

  • micklyn replied

    thanks, Clare!

  • Juilee Pryor

    Juilee Pryor

    great shot of brothers….lovely

  • micklyn replied

    thank you!

  • Aileen David

    Aileen David

    That is such a sweet photo :) congratulations on a beautiful and very tender moment in time. They’ll treasure it forever.

  • micklyn replied

    I’ll definitely treasure it forever (( : Thanks, Aileen!

  • Naveen Sharma

    Naveen Sharma

    fantastic

  • micklyn replied

    thanks very much, Naveen!

  • Vikram Franklin

    Vikram Franklin

    What a fantastic moment!!
    Love Johnny’s outstretched leg and the expression on Reilly’s face as he’s looking at the edge of the lake/river – he seems quite comfortable and secure!!

  • micklyn replied

    thanks, Vikram! it was one of those ‘on the run’ captures, I loved the way Johnny linked his hands across Reilly’s back… so relaxed!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Micklyn…...this is magic :) You have such a beautiful family that all seem to have a strong bond :) I love the ‘real moment’ you have captured here and the composition and processing are great as well :)

  • micklyn replied

    Aah, thanks, Shelly!! we have our moments, good and bad ( : Thanks for the great comment!

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Brilliant!

  • micklyn replied

    thanks!!

  • annie curry

    annie curry

    this shot tells a really powerful story Micklyn…love it

  • micklyn replied

    thanks, Annie, I’m glad you think so ( :

  • Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans

    Lee-Anne Raffe...

    Beautiful, great composition and proccessing

  • micklyn replied

    thank you, Lee-Anne!

  • Whitney DeVilbiss

    Whitney DeVilbiss

    great technically and even better with subject matter….very touching photo

  • micklyn replied

    thanks, Whitney! especially since I felt I failed a bit technically with this one, I only posted it because it has such meaning for me personally. ( :

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Sounds like a wonderful day, this is one of those great moments captured that will be treasured in years to come. (I’m currently working on a photo/coffee table book for my daughters 21st, selecting images, scanning them in – reminiscing, its amazing how quickly it all ticks by). Lovely capture micklyn :)

  • micklyn replied

    that sounds like a great project, Trish!! my dad worked throughout my childhood on albums for me and for my brothers, he did separate ones for each of us and gave them to us on our 21st birthdays, truly a labor of love ( :

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    What a beautiful bond these two have, so well captured Micklyn .. who worries about technical what nots when a picture really tells a story!

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks so much, Tainia, for that encouragement!

  • Paula McManus

    Paula McManus

    wow, breathtaking shot, as usual, Micklyn! :))

  • micklyn replied

    that’s so kind of you, Paula!!

  • Jenni Atkins-Stair

    Jenni Atkins-S...

  • micklyn replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Kay Kempton Raade

    Kay Kempton Raade

    Congrats, it’s just precious.

  • micklyn replied

    thank you, Kay!!

  • John Platt

    John Platt

    Another lovely image Micklyn and a deserved feature in “Family Unlimited”. JP

  • micklyn replied

    wow, thank you, John!

  • gabriellehope

    gabriellehope

    Really beautiful!

  • micklyn replied

    thank you!

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    This picture is outstanding!!!!

  • micklyn replied

    thanks so so much, Tenee! that’s a great compliment!

  • mekea

    mekea

    Great capture!!!

  • micklyn replied

    thanks so very much, mekea!

  • waitin' for rain

    waitin' for rain

    full of life moment !

  • micklyn replied

    thanks so much!

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez 28 days ago

    absolutely gorgeous and wonderful.. lol.. it really puts a smile on my face.. typical boys love for little brother.. typical delight of a little one having fun with big brother

  • micklyn replied 28 days ago

    thanks so much, Isa!

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1 27 days ago

    Wonderful keepsake.
    Congrats on your feature.xxx

  • micklyn replied 24 days ago

    thanks very much, Brandie!

  • Antanas

    Antanas 24 days ago

    great shot

  • micklyn replied 24 days ago

    thanks so much, as always, Antanas!

  • Verena Rohner

    Verena Rohner 1 day ago

    Love the capture of the moment! And that song has been a huge favorite of mine for many years. Awesome.

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