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Monday, March 20, 2023
Just Because: Nial Horan
I don't know if I've ever watched a full season, start to finish of The Voice. I've certainly watched some, and especially clips and videos on Youtube. American Idol sort of turned me off the audition phase of reality singing competitions. It became so mean, and early on, it wasn't really connected to the main show, but a side show for Simon Cowell to be cruel and belittle.
The Voice doesn't have that element, and it goes more for the viewers heartstrings, than just trying to get a laugh. I tuned in this season, and found myself getting into the audition phase found myself continuing to watch. I think the addition of One Direction's Niall Horan was a big part of the reason.
I've also love me a little Horan, and even did a 'favorites' piece one the Irish born singer on St. Patrick's Day back in 2020. (HERE:) I focused mostly on Horan's 'twink' phase, and shots of him baring his beautiful butt for James Corden. Horan has certainly grown up since his days in the boy band and to me, he's hotter than ever.
It's more than just his adorable face and great body that appealing, on The Voice, Horan really comes across as sweet and caring, talented for sure, but also highly skilled and competitive. I loved seeing him dancing and getting into 15 year old Tate Wilson's audition, (HERE:) and then seem him fight to get him on his team. Horan plays nice, but plays hard, and he's my favorite new judge the show has brought on in a long time.
Craig Sheffer: Actors & Skin
'When you go out on auditions for big movies, and you're not a big star, you get used to getting close but not getting the part. I was never the best-looking guy; I was never the Tom Cruise-looking guy'
Craig Sheffer
Maybe Sheffer wasn't the Tom Cruise-looking guy, but to me, he's a much more interesting actor, and one who exudes far more sexual energy on screen. As I stated in the previous piece, Sheffer hasn't done a whole of on-screen nudity, not that I could find anyway. Despite appearing in a few 'softcore' flicks, his nude scenes are mostly shot from the side, without a decent butt or full frontal shot. There are a few interesting scenes, and a few interesting images however, that were worthy of chronicling.
I believe the 2 images, (above & below) were shot by the famed photographer of the male form Greg Gorman. Although I could confirm my suspicion, they look very much like similar photos Gorman took while shooting promotional shots from the 1997 flick Bliss.
I found the image above thanks to xyzpdq and Scenes of Male Skin. Unfortunately I couldn't identify what it was from and who the other actor was. Thanks again to xyzpdq and poster mloomis6 from Dreamcap, the mystery was solved.
The other actor was Scott Plank, an actor many may know from Miami Vice, A Chorus Line and Holes. Sadly Plank died in 2003 from injuries sustained from a car accident. The image is a promotional shot from a 1988 staging of the play G.R. Point in Los Angeles.
' A troubled young man is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of friendly monsters are hiding from humanity. Meanwhile, a sadistic serial killer is looking for a patsy.'
Although Clive Barker's horror flick Nighbreed, (1990) didn't light up the box office when it first came out, it has developed a passionate cult following over the years since it's release. It also seems the original cut, (snipped from the DVD and directors cut) may have captured Sheffer's only on-screen frontal. Although edited out of subsequent releases, the VHS release was thankfully capped (below) by a few lovers of the male form in cinema.
Fire On The Amazon (1993)
'Deforestation of the Amazon is forcing indigenous Indians away, so few men can profit from cattle. Opposition gets killed. A US photojournalist tries to investigate. Activist Alyssa helps him.'
Bliss (1997)
'A newly married happy couple visits a sex therapist to determine why the wife can't achieve an orgasm with her husband. This causes a horrific suppressed memory to emerge and she becomes more and more distant.'
End of the Seasonal Sightings:
'In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.'
Henry Rollins
Although I love great shots of the male form in all four of the seasons, my favorites by fare are images from Autumn and winter. In part, it's because they are my favorite seasons, but also, because they are less of them out there. It's never a problem finding a shot of a hot nude model on a beach, or in a garden, it's a bit more challenging, finding a nude model in a pile of leaves or in the snow.
Although I posted several shots of models alone in my winter seasonal sightings, my theme this past winter, was multiple men. Although most were not fully nude, I noticed a pattern with many hot guys mooning on mountains and on the ski slopes. It was much easier finding a group of guys flashing their asses on ice, than a guy alone. I guess there's safety, and maybe warmth, in numbers... I've posted some of these shots on my Instagram and Twitter, but I think most of them are new to FH.
As Henry Rollins quote implies, for many, Spring is the time to move on all those plans you made when the cold and snow kept you cooped up inside. For me, this is truer than ever, especially this year. I've been planning a move, a physical move for a few months now, and this spring, it's finally happening.
I'm hoping to keep posting throughout the moving process, but I think there are going to be periods of time it's going to be difficult. Keeping checking in though, as once I'm settled, things will get back to normal.
Out of his Overalls: Kings by Studio1x
'Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.'
Thomas A. Edison
I agree with Edison that most of us associate overalls with work, physical work. I usually only where mine when I'm painting, up on a ladder, or working out in the garage. Over the years working on FH however, I've also come to learn, they work great in shoots focused on the male form.
When overalls are the only piece of fashion work, they are both fashion, and a great prop for the model to utilize during a shoot. When utilized skillfully by the model, arm straps and flap can be incredibly erotic slipping down and off. I love how Jim, (Studio1x) captured Kinky Kings in and out of his blue sweater and jeans, and in and out of his overalls.
How did you connect with Kings?
Kings is a photographer and had taken photos of one of my models. He wanted to start up his twitter and and OF so asked if he could tag along with his friend when I shot him and could also do some photos for him. Come to find out he is also good friends with a different model I have worked with as well. So we had two connections.
What first struck you about his appearance, body, face?
I had seen him on social media and thought he was a very good looking guy, great body and has a tattoo on his head which peaked my interest. When we did our shoots, his hair had grown out so I was not able to capture his unique tattoo. He had that bad boy look that is always fun to capture in photos.
Were there any goals on his part of the shoot?
During our first shoot, it was more to get him many different looks and to also get used to being on the other side of the camera. We did many looks and had a great afternoon working together.
What was he like to work with, did he require much direction?
As with any new model, there is the time that each of us get used to working together. Not always are my directions clear but I know exactly what I want them to do but we all use different words to get it across. Once he got comfortable, he was a natural just having fun and getting great shots.
Was getting nude any issue at all for Kings?
Not at all, he was very comfortable being nude and showing off his body. I was more concerned with it then he was since he is straight and his friend was gay so wasn't sure if they had seen each other naked before.
What was your favorite part of working with him?
He has a great sense of humor and matched mine so there were many laughs. I always enjoy working with models that are very comfortable being nude and free with trying different artistic looks. After learning of his friendship with another one of my models, we decided to work together with Dom and those became a bit more kinkier :)
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