Anne Bonny - Lady Pirate of the Caribbean by scifibabe
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Anne Bonny was an Irish American pirate who plied her trade in the Caribbean during the 1700s. While in the Bahamas, Anne Bonny began mingling with pirates at the local drinking establishments, and met the pirate John "Calico Jack" Rackham, with whom she had an affair. James (her husband) found out and dragged Anne before Gov. Rogers to demand she be flogged for adultery and returned to him. There was even an offer for Rackham to buy her in a divorce-by-purchase, but Anne refused to be "bought and sold like cattle." She was sentenced to be flogged, but later Anne and Rackham escaped to live together as pirates. Bonny did not disguise herself as a man in order to join Rackham's crew. In fact, she and Mary Read (another female pirate) helped Rackham steal the sloop at anchor in Nassau harbor and set off to sea, putting together a crew and taking several prizes. She took part in combat alongside the males, and the accounts describing her exploits present her as competent, effective in combat, and someone who gained the respect of her fellow pirates.
Thought you'd enjoy a little story with your picture. I found this interesting historical tale on Wikipedia. I'm not sure how much of it is true but it makes for fun reading and for a cool picture idea! :) (Please zoom to see all the details.)
Thanks soooo much for all your great comments and favs on my last picture. I appreciate it. Have a great Saturday!
Add'l credits: Sea background came from RDNA
Comments (59)
WildDesigns
Bet you had fun making this! Well done, and I love the story.
magnus073
Well I for one loved the story so much Lori, and it made this amazing pic even better if that's possible. I mean who can resist a Irish gal all decked out in a outfit like this, I know I sure couldn't ;)
zil2008
Very beautiful. Love the richness of the colors and textures. Great job.
brewgirlca
I always find images with stories to accompany them just so special. It adds so much to the image. Your image is rich and vibrant and does full justice to a woman who lived an extraordinarilly colorful life, especially for her time. You did exceptional job on making the satin look very real... great lighting and rendering technique.
Waver88
Great setting...nicely rendered!
preciousone
Beautiful image with awesome texturing*s~
kaleya
Very nice! Shes beautiful and great job on the setting and background.
3x3
lovely work and atmosphere my friend!
bakapo
that's one sexy pirate lass. nice work with the colors. she's bold and beautiful.
blainenorth
Excellent work!
Darkwish
Fantastic pic! Really nicely done!
gypsyangel
Wow...she looks right at home as a pirate!!! :D Awesome story, and yeah, I've heard this before from other sources and from what I gather it is true. :)
eekdog
great story my friend, lori again you have another masterpiece here. that outfit tex rocks girl. cool ship prop. lol steve
MOODYBLUE92954
NOW THERE IS AN IRISH OUTFIT I HADN'T SEEN BEFORE.SHE IS BEAUTIFUL.
Iceshark39
Fantastic image of Anne! And you've even got the right Captain Jack's flag in the background! (the skull and crossed cutlasses was Rackham's ensign). There were documented events where she and Read did dress as men in attacks as was pointed out in one report where one individual noted that they had breasts (go figure). When Rackham was brought to trial both she and Read were sentenced to die as well but pled 'their bellies' as a defense as the English court did not have the power to kill an unborn child. Read died in prison of fever but no record exists of Bonny's execution. It is rumored she had her child and wed a weathy man who bought her freedom. Sorry to ramble grin Just adding a litle more to your tale if you don't mind - I'm a pyrate at heart and I LOVE this image!!! VERY well done!
brycek
Beautiful scene..love her outfit!!
bigmama1972
great pirate queen!!!
SWard80
Fantastic image!
lyron
Fantastic work!!!
flora-crassella
wonderful idea and fantastic work!!!!!!
svendsen
Excellent carribean scene,Lori... :o) Wonderful outfit and pose. Love the 'touches' of the swords... :o) Carsten
STEVIEUKWONDER
I like the story and it has a ring of truth about it too. Beautiful presentation! Steve :o)
flaviok
Maravilhosa historia, obra soberba meu amigo, aplausos (5)
stevey3d
Ooooarrrrr! She has certainly shivered my timbers! 5++
RyverMyst
Interesting that you say she was Irish and you dressed her in emerald green.A historically correct story line,beautifully written.
capelito
Beautiful work.
Zazou
Sexy pirate ! Love the flash of colours !!
Robert0921
Love the modern take on the story with your illustration. It enhances the romance feel of the pirate story. In reality, she may have been missing teeth. :) So, your version is probably much better than the original. Of cource, once again you have wowed me with the color.
Syltermermaid
She looks fantastic!!! A wonderful made image and a great character!!!Fantastic work as always Lori!!! Hugs Ute
romanceworks
Now that's one very sexy pirate. Great scene and interesting story. CC