'Van Ryder is not only physically beautiful, but he is creative, enthusiastic, and courageous. That is a thoroughly winning combination.'
Earlier this year, I featured the stunning Van Ryder, with a focus on his location shoot (Naked Palms) with Florida based photographer Greg Lindeblom. Greg also sent along a series of images from their studio shoot, images I originally included in the original piece. As I put the piece together, I realized the studio shoot required a spotlighted focus of their own.
I loved Van's look, especially his gorgeous brown eyes and strong and strapping physique. Greg perfectly captured Van's statuesque figure in a series of classic male physique style poses. It was actually these shots from the studio shoot that sparked the theme of the original post characterizing why I often alternate using the word 'body' and the word physique, depending on the model, the image, and especially the pose.
Greg's images of Van Ryder hark back to the classic physique poses we think about from decades long past. Except for the thankfully missing posing pouch, Greg's images of of Van are timeless, and could have been taken back in a time when the focus of images of the male form was almost multilayered.
On the surface, classic physique style poses were about fitness, muscular strength, body shape and tone. That was indeed a real focus, and for some models and bodybuilders, provided a legitimate reason to pose. Not so hidden however, just under the surface, was another focus, and another audience who appreciated the images for other reasons.
In truth, it didn't really matter, nor does it matter today. Van Ryer's impressive physique, and incredibly hot body, are impressive and enjoyable to view, regardless of the viewers reasons or motivation. Whether it's his beautifully thick legs, toned chest and stomach. Whether it's his handsome face and those gorgeous brown eyes. Whether it's Van's impressive sword, or his perfectly shaped butt, each are magnificently spotlighted through his work with Greg. I'm confident, that both model and photographer would be happy with whatever reason it was, that grabbed your attention.
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