I came across this picture a few months ago. I feel it captures the essence and vulnerability of Al.  It is a beautiful picture.

Hello Mimi and Fans,


As a photography buff, Bud Lee remains one of my all time favorites.  That he took many photos of Al Green is just too wonderful, and this one is a great favorite of mine.  As I understand it, this photo of Al, taken in the cotton fields near his home town, was intended for the cover of an album.  It is also my understanding that the record company thought that it might be considered too wild, even for the times.  My own opinion is that it is a simply stunning and beautiful portrait that captures young Al in his element.  You probably have appreciated more of Bud Lee's photos of Al on the front and back covers of the "Let's Stay Together" album.

You will be able to see a better copy of this photo, and other celebrity photos at Bud Lee's web page: http://budleepicturemaker.com/main.htm
Click on "pictures", then "celebrities", then "view pictures".  The photo of Al is number 3.

Bud Lee's photos are available for purchase through The Serge Group.  You can buy a print, or a print signed by Bud Lee.  The last I heard, Bud was in a nursing home in Florida, having suffered a stroke.  I have been trying to encourage the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN to hold an exhibit of Bud's work.