PICTURES: Photographic tribute to Highland press photographer and 'gentleman' Gary Anthony
Award-winning Highland News & Media photographer Gary Anthony, who has died aged 58, was highly regarded among colleagues, peers and readers.
During 40 years in the industry, he was on the front line as new stories unfolded, capturing dramatic events, people's triumphs and tragedies and reflecting life in the community around him.
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He joined Scottish Provincial Press – later Highland News & Media – in 2007 and became chief photographer in 2013.
His flair and instinct for capturing eye-catching pictures resulted in him winning many accolades including a hat-trick at the Highlands and Islands Media Awards in 2014, scooping the prestigious Journalist of the Year gong along with Photographer of the Year and Top Shot of the Year prizes.
His top shot was a silhouetted image of Inverness MP Danny Alexander and Alistair Darling launching the local Better Together campaign at a business breakfast in Inverness.
His entries included an action shot of North heavyweight boxer Gary Cornish landing the knock-out blow against Paul Butlin which was his personal favourite.
His winning portfolio also included an unusual view of the Remembrance Sunday parade and he vividly captured the urgency of rescuers trying to save a stranded pilot whale on a beach.
Extreme weather always provides photographic opportunities and another winning shot depicted the serenity of one boy’s delight at the coming of snow.
In 2019, his portfolio earned him the title of photographer of the year at the Highlands and Islands Media Awards awards.
Gordon Fyfe, the former chairman of the Highlands and Islands Media Awards, paid tribute to Gary, describing his work as outstanding.
He recalled he was always supported the awards and submitted portfolios which set the standards for other photographers.
"He was an exceptional journalist," Mr Fyfe said.
"His work was of a consistently high standard.
"He produced an exceptional portfolio every year."
