Her name was Beryl Markham, A Remarkable lady a horse breeder adventurer and Writer.Affectionately 'Beru' by the native Murani of Kenya. She Became a Aviator in 1936 carried supplies,mail and passengers,some of whom she Rescued from remote part of Sudan. In Sep.1936 she became the 1st. person to fly East to West Across the Atlantic(Back to N.Y) in a Flight lasting 21hrs and 25 Minutes. Hemingway said she can Write Rings around others, and Her stories Are Absolutely True!
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Pamela Rivera 23 Apr 2015
superb!!!!Anonymous Guest 21 Apr 2015
excellent....DEE JOBES PHOTOGRAPHY 21 Apr 2015
Great portrait of an amazing lady...beautiful and brilliant composition!!!Great commentary!!!Hope You have a Great Day,my Friend!!!Dee&DavidNira Dabush 20 Apr 2015
SUPERB COMPOSITION, JOHN... SPLENDID PORTRAIT...X-Chel 19 Apr 2015
Totally agree with the comments of praise below and I have to say that I like the dynamic positioning of the aviatrice with her flying "vehicle"/machine! Also: I like the metallic texture shining through beneath the yellow paint! Totally fab artwork!