The last thing left in nature is the beauty of women. Peter Beard beautyleavenature Change image and share on social
I was extremely irritated being photographed for a long time, then I gave up caring. Photography is a nauseating cliche, but there is a lot to it. You can tell so much about a person from it. You are exaggerating the consciousness. It's life-thickening, photography. Peter Beard careclicheconsciousness share on social
I didn't feel the tusk go through me. But I did feel this sort of freight elevator coming down, popping the chicken bones, you know. It blinded me. Everything was black. It was bright noon day sun. You mustn't get walked on by elephants. Peter Beard blackblindbone share on social
An artist who goes around proclaiming that the art he's making is art is probably making a serious mistake. And that's one mistake I try not to make. Peter Beard artartistmake Change image and share on social
It's such a waste, sleep. You're just lying there. Peter Beard liesleepwaste Change image and share on social
I'm for conservation, but it's mostly a con. That's the trouble. It's sentimental. Buy an elephant a drink, a lion an acre. Peter Beard acrebuycon Change image and share on social
I made a life for myself in Africa that was as far as you could possibly get from art school at Yale. Peter Beard africaartlife Change image and share on social
My family was never happy with me. I could just say that across the board. Peter Beard boardfamilyhappy Change image and share on social
Elephants are like humans. They are very smart, very logical. Peter Beard elephanthumanlogical Change image and share on social
I'm an escapist. I'm not a planner; I've never made a decision about anything in my life. The good thing about Africa is that you can escape forever. You can do what you want without someone looking over your shoulder. Peter Beard africadecisionescape share on social
