'Bartosz was a gem of a guy. Although only 18 he was very confident, funny and personable.'
Is there really such a thing as a 'flawed' gem? I know technically there is, the stone, may have a small dark mark or scratch which means it can't be classified as flawless, but it's usually not something seen by the naked eye, but only with close inspection or with bright lights and a magnified glass.
Flaws are also usually most felt and seen by their owners. Despite his talent, and despite Bartosz's incredible look, both Bartosz and photographer Mark Leighton felt the results of their first shoot together were not as good as they might have been...
'I am not quite sure why that is although a lot has to do with the conditions - it was either blazing hot (too hot to shoot in) or we had a strong and chilly coast wind. July is also a difficult time to shoot here anyway, the light is very strong and of course there are a lot of tourists around (well, in a normal year!) so it can be difficult to find peaceful locations.'
It has been my experience that flawless can also be boring. This goes for most things, people, object and especially photographs. I've seen perfectly composed images of incredibly looking men that didn't engage me in the least. We've all seen those images, many from 'renowned' photographers, heavily filtered with photoshopped penis', caked on make-up, and models that barely resemble themselves.
I was immediately drawn to Mark's work with the stunning Polish born Bartosz.. At just 18, and with only a few shoots under his belt, Bartosz not only has an incredible body, but his facial structure, with the combination of his beautiful eyes, nose and lips, are incredibly beautiful, and incredibly photogenic.
I also loved the array of looks, fashion and themes Mark incorporated into the shoot. Bartosz joined Mark in Portugal for several weeks last July, giving them time to explore a variety of different set-ups and locations. Bartosz looks great in just jeans, in underwear or in nothing at all. I thought he looked especially hot in the shots in where Mark captured him wearing nothing but a pair of sunglasses.
It's funny how the little things people notice about their own work, can sometimes be the same little things a viewer is drawn to. Bartosz's face is so striking, that the images where his face is not looking just perfect are some of my favorites. Those shots in which is face is maybe scrunched up a bit, or where his eyes not wide open, act to reveal even sexier aspects of his appearance. Mark and Bartosz are hoping to shoot again this summer if things come together, and world events improve. I look forward to seeing more of their work together, and hope they don't polish this gem too much, as the little flaws only enhance the natural beauty.
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Nice... abs! 💙 💪🏻
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