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I cannot claim the credit for this picture, it was taken in the 1950's and has been displayed in my Aunts house ever since. It was in 1957 that I left school at the tender age of 15 years and worked down a coal mine in England 'driving' a pony such as illustrated. hard work but such companionship with the pony... the original picture won the Kodak award of the year.. I have adjusted tone and quality of it for A.W.

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John Cappello 30 Dec 2015

Still Innovative & Courageous story of two pals

Anonymous Guest 06 May 2009

This turned out very well Diana

Aqua1955 15 Dec 2008

Great picture. Love it specialy because my dad was a colemine worker where they did the job often this way

Veronica Pearce 06 Aug 2008

Great story, super picture!

Artist Reply: Thanks for visiting my pictures and your kind comment. Geoff.

Patti Jo 04 Jun 2008

This is awsome and would make a wonderful painting. Thanks for sharing. I take it you were raised in England? My great grandmothers parents came across the horn to America on a ship from London. I would love to go there one day and maybe even find some family. I am anxious to look at your landscapes from there. On my way to look....keep up the good work!

Artist Reply: Thanks for your nice comment Patty Jo, it brings back very strong but happy memories to me..

Tahnja Wolter 03 May 2008

beauty beyond belief. Whoever did take the original sure did capture a special and loving moment

Artist Reply: So glad you like it, it brings back memories of when I was a 'pony driver' down the coal mines at the age of 15 years..

june hazeldene 22 Mar 2007

I absolutely LOVE this picture Geoff! It shows a lot of love and trust between horse and man.

Artist Reply: Hi June, thanks for your comment, its a great picture, I always liked it..Geoff.

Anonymous Guest 07 Feb 2007

good pic well dun

Artist Reply: Thank you...

Olga van Dijk 30 Jan 2007

For if I forget: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TOO (2-morrow) Geoff!!--

Artist Reply: Hi Olga, thank you for your wishes...

Anonymous Guest 29 Jan 2007

This truely is a masterpiece, Geoff.....Mary

Artist Reply: Thank you for your kind comments Mary..

Joke Schotting 28 Jan 2007

WONDERFUL CAPTURE GEOFF!!

Artist Reply: Thank you Joke for your kind comment..Geoff.

Angel Baroffio 21 Jan 2007

I love sepia portraits. This is really cool and - well - warming, I suppose, is how I would describe it. Very nice work.

Artist Reply: Hi Angel, thank you for your kind comment, glad you like it.. Geoff.

Jean M. Laffitau 21 Jan 2007

Fantastic!!

Artist Reply: Thank you for your kind comment, glad you like it..

tom stones 18 Jan 2007

Brill Geoff, Its wonderfull how you have done this well done mate..........

Artist Reply: Thanks Tom, glad you like it..

Jerry 17 Jan 2007

Great or fantastic mood and picture!

Artist Reply: Thank you for your kind words Jerry.

Emily Reed 17 Jan 2007

HOW WONDERFUL, GEOFF!

Artist Reply: Thanks Emily for your kind comments.

thea walstra 17 Jan 2007

Great memories and I love the way you reworked this image Geoff

Artist Reply: Thanks Thea for your kind comment, this was a black and white picture, I photographed in its frame then worked on it.

Nira Dabush 17 Jan 2007

WOW..Geoff..this is like a scene from a movie...such wonderful capture..and colour...and good memories to you.

Artist Reply: Thanks for your kind comment Nira...

Sherly J 17 Jan 2007

Good lighting.

Artist Reply: Thank you for your kind comment..

bianca 17 Jan 2007

AMAZING beauty

Artist Reply: Thank you Bianca, glad you like it..brings back many memories for me.