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Saturday, December 14, 2024
Unblanketed
Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile.
John Howard Bryant
As is tradition at FH, after all the leaves have fallen, and the earth is about to blanketed with snow, (well some of us) I feature the last of the seasonal sightings. It's in part, a way to say goodbye to Autumn, or whatever season is ending, with a last look the male form surrounded by the sites and colors of the season.
In large part however, it's a way for me to 'close out' my Autumn file. I have a folder with sub folders for each of the four seasons, and I like to start fresh each year. In part, it's because I like to find new and unique images, and also, some images which grab my attention one year, don't hold the same appeal with the next years comes around.
There's no better way to end fall, than with the beautiful back end of model Isaac Green. I featured Isaac's Autumn themed work with photographer Michael von Redlich just last month. (HERE:) Michael's work was such an important part of this year's Autumn seasonal sightings, it made sense to end the season with these behind the scenes shots of Isaac slipping off his pants for his and Michael's next set of shots. See more of my end of seasonal sightings on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
FaVorite Five: Yurem Rojas
I had never heard of Yurem Rojas until just last week. Although the 33 year old has been working for over 20 years as an actor, comedian, singer and host, it was as usual, a great image that motivated me to want to see and learn more.
The image was, (duh) a great butt pic. I saw the shot thanks to poster Charles on the Instagram thread on DC form. That led me to look for more images of the yummy Yurem.
As cute as Yurem looks in his bathroom selfie, it was the image below of Yurem in his hospital gown that grabbed my attention. First off, don't worry, Yurem is fine, the pic was from a short hospital stay for minor illness a few years ago. Although no one likes being in the hospital, or wearing a hospital gown, I love the vulnerability of the peek-a-boo back, especially on a hottie like Yurem.
12 Days: Neal Bledsoe in Must Love Christmas
'A renowned romance novelist famous becomes involved in a love triangle between her childhood crush and a reporter.'
The opening scene of 2022's Must Love Christmas is one of the corniest, lame scenes I've ever seen in a Hallmark Christmas film. The twist was, it was just a writer's dream, and the actual film was actually pretty good. A secondary twist is that when I went to research the film, it wasn't actually a Hallmark production, but a film made by FuboTV.
The main twist for me however, was my introduction to actor Neal Bledsoe. In scanning his resume, I've certainly seen him in movies and television shows before, but he really grabbed my attention in this film. First off, he's gorgeous, and really engaging on screen. Secondly, his character Nick in the film was more than the usual one dimensional male characters in most holiday rom-coms.
Although his turn in Must Love Christmas was more than enough for me to want to spotlight him, there was more I wanted to celebrate. The Toronto born Bledsoe was one of many Hallmark stars who seemingly left the Channel for Great American Family. Blesoe made two films for the network in 2022, The Winter Palace and Christmas at the Drive-In. With the second movie, the actor purposely chose to be silent while the film was being promoted.
Bledsoe decided he couldn't continue with 'business as usual' and was not comfortable with the leadership of the network and some of the comments made by some of it's stars. Bledsoe refused to go along with, or excuse the the division the network was promoting. Although he stated that everyone is entitled to their beliefs, his beliefs were that the comments were hurtful and wrong. Bledsoe made a public statement of his own, seemingly, in response to those made by Great American Family's Candace Cameron Bure.
'The recent comments made by leadership at Great American Family are hurtful, wrong, and reflect an ideology that prioritizes judgment over love. I could never forgive myself for continuing my relationship with a network that actively chooses to exclude the LGBTQIA+ community.'
Smash
A Soldiers Revenge 
Although I wouldn't consider this an official 'nude scene', Bledsoe did show a 'hint' of butt crack in 2020 western, A Soldier's Revenge. Thanks to ausCAPS for the caps!
An Afternoon in the Art Room: Max Nelson by Kerry
'I can still remember the moment the photographer asked me to pull down my underwear. I don't think I'd ever felt so vulnerable before as my full body was in view of the camera.'
If you're a regular reader of FH, you know my posts usually follow the seasons. Lots of hot models on the beach in the summer, lots of models freezing their asses off, out in the snow in the winter. With model Max Nelson, the season I decided to focus on, was his. Since in Melbourne, Australia, where Max lives and works, summer just began, the images on the next two pages, feature Max's beautiful body, both inside and out, naturally lit by the sun.
I saw an image of Max on Model Mayhem earlier this year, and instantly clicked and headed to his page. When I contacted the hot Aussie, he shared that he'd dropped by FH a few times himself, and asked me to choose some favorites from his portfolio. I was really drawn to this series from Max's work with photographer Kerry for a couple of reasons. First off, I loved the elevated level of eroticism seen though Max's sensual poses and his visual connection with the camera.
I also really loved the locations. There were shots both inside Kerry's home, and outside on is back patio. This room to me, looked almost like a studio, with Max surrounded by various pieces of art. Max shares that it was just a sitting/sun room, but the decor makes perfect sense given it was part of the photographer's space and home.
Max has been modeling for a few years now, and this series with Kerry was one of his early nude shots. Although Max expressed being nervous at first, he quickly relaxed and as you can see, embraced the erotic elements he and Kerry had discussed. Max's comfort level was important, but as the shoot went on, he felt himself motivated to push even further beyond the perceived erotic boundaries he thought he'd established.
What first motivated you start modeling?
I guess I wanted to enjoy, and not be so scared of, my body. I'd always been a bit of a nudist but this was about challenging myself more.
Did you always intend to shoot nudes or did that come later?
I did right from the beginning as it was part of me embracing my body and the aim of me modelling. The photos were just for me at first.
Did you have to consider any factors, (family/work) before deciding to shoot nudes?
I did. I was so secretive about it at first. Didn't tell anyone and didn't post them. Over time I've dropped a lot of that body and sex negativity.
Tell me about your first nude shoot, who was it with and how did it go? Were you nervous?
I was both excited and nervous. I can still remember the moment the photographer (think his name was Peter?) asked me to pull down my underwear. I don't think I'd ever felt so vulnerable before as my full body was in view of the camera. Pretty quickly I realized I loved the feeling of freedom and the nerves melted away!
How did you connect with Kerry?
We connected over Craigslist. I connected with lots of photographers that way back in the day.
Any comments on the shoot, and the resulting images?
It was a great shoot. I was a bit nervous which you can see in some shots. The more time goes by, the more I love these photos.
Where was the shoot, great art room?
Just a room at Kerry's house. It was a lovely studio/sunroom.
What was your favorite part of working with Kerry?
He was great to chat with and we got some great shots, especially outside. He's an experienced photographer so had lots of ideas and suggestions.
Check out more of my interview with Max, and his work with Kerry outside on the porch, on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
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