Monday, February 18, 2008

Beula Briar: Sept. 19, 1911 - April 7, 2007

Today I learned that one of the most unusual people to influence my photo work died five days following the visit during which this photo was taken. Beula was generous, tough, witty and always willing to give me shots - once we finished re-building fence or cleaning out ditches.

This photo was taken in the nursing home in Laurel, Montana where we had our final meeting. I miss her.

1 comment:

Sandra said...

I miss Beula also. She was a rare woman who was beautiful and crusty at the same time. I admired her tenacity to survive in a new a bewildering world.