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Friday, September 30, 2022
An Immodest Interval
Fans of Playgirl know that many of the models featured have appeared multiple times in the magazine. Many begin as 'discoveries' then end up as man of the month. Some start out modeling with female models for a fantasy series, then get a layout of their own. Not many however, have appeared a fully nude photo spread over several decades.
I think the late great Dirk Shafer may hold the record, appearing first as man of the month in 1990. 22 years later in 2012, Dirk returned for a new shoot. Although he appeared several times in-between, the 2012 marked his return to the magazine after almost 20 years. Model Marc Hampton didn't quite make 22 years, but it was 16 years between appearances.
Marc first appeared in a one page ad for his layout in the April 1974 issue. He appeared the next month, as the magazine's discovery for May. Marc appeared on the magazine's cover 16 years later for the February 1990's Valentine issue.
When I recently saw a shot of Marc, I was inspired to learn more. There was something so hot about his sexy face, and something so familiar as well. The 26 year old Marc, who appeared in 1974, looks a little like a young Sam Elliot. The 42 year old Marc, from his 1990 issue, looks a little like Josh Brolin and his father James. He also in some images, looks a little like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Check out Marc's appearances from both his 1974 and 1990 appearances on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
Favorite Face of the Day: Dennis Andres
Earlier this year, I featured actor Jonathan Watton who I spotted while watching an episode of the Canadian comedy Strays. Strays is the spin-off of the sit-com Kim's Convenience and follows the character of Shannon as she takes over the job of running an animal shelter in Hamilton, Ontario.
In the first season, Watton played Shannon's boyfriend Jeffery, but I caught an episode from the shows second season and there's a new guy in town with his eye on Shannon. For a split second I thought it was Chris Pratt in a guest appearance, but with a closer look I saw that it wasn't Pratt, but actor Dennis Andres.
Some might recognize the German-Canadian actor from his three years on the sit-com Workin' Moms. Much like Pratt, Andres has also moved back and forth from work on sit-coms and dramas to big screen action movies.
Born in Berlin, Germany, Andres moved with his family to Ontario Canada. Andres' earned that impressive physique through earning a black belt in Wado Kai Karate and Kickboxing and went on to place 6th in all of Canada for The WKF (World Karate Federation) Nationals at the age of 18.
Blueprint to the Heart (2020)
In High School, Andres was the captain of the football team but had to quit after suffering a number of injuries. A school counsellor suggested he become a stuntman and introduced him to the school's drama teacher who became Andres mentor, setting Andres up with an apprenticeship at the Players Guild of Hamilton Community Theatre. From their, acting roles on stage, television and film followed.
Special thanks to xyzpdq for the clip from Workin' Moms
Lights On Studio: Butt Seriously, Folks!
Zach
Wes
Cal
Benjamin
Darren
Aki
Michael
Kay
Josh
Richard
Tyler
Ken
'The buttocks are the most aesthetically pleasing part of the body because they are non-functional. Although they conceal an essential orifice, these pointless globes are as near as the human form can ever come to abstract art.'
FH readers know well how much I love images that feature the lines and curves of the male gluteus maximus. I'd be lying if said it wasn't, at least in part, motivated by a more carnal connection, I'm a bit of a buttaholic. That's definitely not however, the primary reason. What's behind my passion for posterior pics is more about how, and with the right artist, they so beautifully photograph.
I know I'm in the minority, but I find that frontal images of the male form can often be rather boring. It's clear that some photographers believe that if a penis is visible, viewers will be satisfied. Maybe some are, but not me. There is nothing more frustrating that seeing a series of images of a hot male model that are all penis propelled.
The round curves of the male buttocks create such beautiful lines when creatively photographed and posed. If I were to choose my all-time favorite shots of the male form, back, and especially side views, would dominate the selections. I love images which are designed and architecturally based. When viewing images of any home, building or structure, you want more than just to see the frontage. You want a panoramic view displaying all sides of the structure.
Photographer Tom Nakielski is without a doubt, an architecturally driven artist. Tom's images consistently feature long lines and unique lines and body positions. That being said, there are never enough butt shots, especially for me. FH readers know that Tom shoots magnificent holiday themed shoots for the site. The process usually beings a few months before each holiday or event.
The process usually begins with choosing a theme. I start out throwing out ideas totally unattainable, with Tom pacifying me with replies like 'interesting' and 'wouldn't that be nice.' These comments are then followed by Tom gently letting me know that 'no, the witch can't fly, then suggesting something that would be a bit more realistic to photograph.
Next, Tom sends his model suggestions, narrowing it down to two or three to send to me that he thinks will fit the theme. We then start the process of sending out requests, and narrowing down which model will be shooting for each specific holiday.
Once the theme is chosen, and after the model and date are set, I start to 'bug' Tom with a few suggestions. I'm not sure I've ever missed any opportunity to throw in the line 'more butt shots'. It's become a bit of running joke, with Tom beating me to the punch by letting me know that he's aware of how much I want those butt and side shots.
As some of you remember, I wrote a piece this last August about Tom being in the hospital, and then in rehab. I'm please to let you all know that Tom is doing better, and is finally back home. Although he's not back to shooting quite yet, his creative impulses have not slowed even one bit. I didn't expect any new work from Tom for awhile, and was surprised to get a e-mail last week with a link to a folder featuring a butt buffet with close to 200 cheeky images.
The folder was titled 'Butts Galore!'. During his time recuperating, Tom when through his extensive archive of images and chose his favorite butt shots to send me back, and I think shut me up... Regardless of the reason, it was a gift I could get behind, and loved going through the many, many images of male muffin. Although some of the bottoms featured are new to FH, many of the model moons, you may remember having seen before.
Although this series features solo shoots, Tom also sent along many images from shoots featuring two models together. As stunning as the male buttocks can look in solo, it can even more erotically captured, when two pairs of cheeks connect. Check out those shots on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Multiple Moons...
I spend my days just mooning, so sad and blue, so sad and blue
I spend my nights just mooning, all over you, all over who?
Bummed Out by Lights On Studio
Curran & Aki
'Methought I was enamour'd of an ass'
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Two of the sets of butt cheeks featured, Hansel's and Aki's, I featured before in posts spotlighting their work with Tom Nakielski. (Lights On Studio) Curran, I've also featured in several pieces featuring his work with a variety of photographers. Xavier, I've yet to feature, but will be sure to bug Tom soon about a possible future post.
Hansel & Xavier
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