A Veteran's Personal Tribute

Late in the afternoon of D Day we received a text from a friend that her neighbour opposite had put put out a little but touching display consisting of his army boots, a flag, and a poppy. She thought that I should take a photo.

Sometimes, I am reluctant to comply with such requests because one cannot always meet people's expectations. The items were, after all, at the foot of a driveway, and who knows if the big camera would do any better than a phone shot under the circumstances.

But one likes to oblige friends, so off we went.

I later decided to do a mono version to make the image look more vintage. I added some textures to increase the effect, but I left colour in the flag and poppy.

Sue knocked on the door to make friends with the household, or actually to see if we might post the images on FB. Well, they were friendly, and they wold be fine with FB; in fact, they seemed to appreciate the gesture.

The lady brought out her husband's jacket and told us that he had served in five separate deployments. Though he wasn't home at the time, she thought he would appreciate the acknowledgement.

Although I am leery of some situations, both photographically and socially, it was good that I went. The friend who texted was pleased that we responded, and the veteran's wife seemed very pleased. So, if a camera can bring a little joy, why not, eh?