Peter Beard

Remembering Peter Beard

Remembering Peter Beard

Some have proclaimed Peter Beard died how he lived - completely wild. The American adventurer, photographer, and artist who braved the African wilderness to showcase it to the world died this month at the age of 82. Beard was renowned for his death-defying photographs of elephants, crocodiles and other creatures. He was found in the Montauk wilderness on Long Island, New York after being missing for 19 days…

A Chronicler’s Observations on Time and Place and the Future

A Chronicler’s Observations on Time and Place and the Future

I met Peter Beard over 30 years ago when our paths crossed both at his home at the end of Montauk Long Island and in New York City’s late-night watering holes. Born and raised in New York City, Peter, now 76, splits his time between New York City, Montauk, and his beloved ranch in Kenya…