Friday, April 1, 2011

Universal Theme~Many Ways


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And the times and places that
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A Photo Essay on the Art
of Photographing the Male~
From Classic Studio,
to Beefcake and Physique Artistry,
to Paired Lovers,
to Black and White

 Summertime brings out the greatest in a man~

 The outdoors...
Or at home.


 It's amazing what your own back yard can bring!







 With the available space, the perspective of stairs,
and a touch of fur prop accent the living man.
 Framed just right, the man, even in the background,
dominates the landscape about him.
 The legendary greenery of Southern California,
and a bold fellow basking in the sun.

A bicycle jaunt, really enhanced with a nude rider.


Everything by water's a joy!~
 Remember your boyhood fishin' hole...
 ...It's still waiting for you!



Left, public lakeside, then the model reveals
his best at the exact shutter moment; right,
a boating afternoon of real self-assurance!

 The Boys of Summer warm up again!~





 ...The rancher's son returns with some odds and ends...

 ...The Western man, left, relaxes at break time;
right, after work breather, and a streak of contrast light
on a manly hide.
 Ranch hand doesn't suspect his image might live forever!~

Cowboy sporting what every healthy man or boy in any of this does sooner or later~
the ultimate masculine icon:
The Full Erection!
Ithyphallic Quartet.
Plus, secret paeons, where last fall's leaves remain.

The perfect afternoon nature walk starts...
... Then, the time comes for friends to enjoy it all together.








 The most simple props and settings enable
a man to stand out vibrantly.


The Wonder of Youth, with everything refreshed.

Now, Beefcake and Muscle!~


 There is the traditional solo...
...And the more popular buddy style.
 The perennially popular manly chest...

...Even better as a trio!


Just a towel, or pair of levis, then it's free!

 Mature muscle, glorifying his own living room.
 Semi-classic reclining position, carpet and bed.

 Weights, and the men who use them...
 ...After pumping a little iron, the manhood's pumped up!




The growing popularity of incidental nude scenes
in sports, left,with a healthy weigh-in guy sporting a full erection, as well as formal shoots, right.

Off-hours horsing around for  aspiring musclemen.


Aspiring physique artists are everywhere.
 
Great championship-level bodybuilder.
 First, tantalizing the viewer...
...Then more to show...
...Then, it's really out and about!



Classic studio studies, with low-key lighting. 

Home setting, instead of a gym.

 Outdoors, with perfect contrast lighting.

 Casual indoor pose...
Livingroom hunks, rising to the occasion like so many
men, once nude before the intense focus of the photographer's lens.

Interesting variation, with race driver and physique artist
doffing his jumpsuit.
 Plentiful photo fare indoors, with the right men
and the right lighting...


...And a great hint of light where it really counts!

 Standard fare now, emphasising the erection...








...And letting the tension release, many times!


Head to head; the ULTIMATE 'Man to Man'!

 Lovers...
...And other friends.
Devoted pairs, and Odysseys of Discovery~













 Timeless Man~Boy delights.
 Youthful Splendor in the Grass.



 Ordinary window rendered a natural masterpiece.













Ithyphallic trio of pals.


Blowin' Brothas
Youthful Quintet.


Now, Monochromatic Manhood~
 Exquisite use of subdued, contrast lighting


More clasic pose.
 A thousand books might be penned to praise this youth.


 Casual slice-of-life...
...And even more lively boner pose.
From subtle day's end sun...
...To still subtle light, but explicit furtive hand...
...To head-on emphasis on the real man!


 Interesting toning effects are endless.

Virtual monochrome, with most color removed,
gives accent to a subject.

More tecnhiques and styles~


 Elegance paired with virility

 Skillful use of mirrors

Plain background, vital man.

 Free time in the home office.

Great use of morning light.
 Respite from computer work.

 Beautiful uses of window lighting.


 Strip 'n Stretch after a day's end.



Suburban studs creating for the camera.



Standard bed and sofa poses remain popular.

Makeshift home studio backdrop helps isolate subject.
Again, bland backdrop, vibrant man.
Trucker, left, taking a different kind of break;
Right, urban guy bareassing down hallway.





Painting With Light is an Art Form, too!~



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