Hump Day
Tank Top Edition
Last November, I began a series featuring a collection of posterior photos from photographer Andrew Bowman. (HERE:) I think most FH viewers are keenly aware of my passion for visuals of male buns. It's really the only round part of the male form, and when skillfully shot, creates the most stunning lines and curves.
Andrew is one of my favorite chroniclers of the curve, and when he sent on his selection of hump day shots for me to choose from, I was overwhelmed with not just the amount, the many unique ways, themes and fashion pieces he utilized in the spotlighting of the stern.
Today, the theme is clearly the tank top. I use the words tank top with intent. As someone who works in social services, I can't bring myself to use the term wife beater. I know it's become part of the culture, and I know it goes back decades to cinematic depictions. Marlon Brando looked incredibly hot wearing one as Stanley Kowalski, but many forget that Kowalski was a rapist and violent abuser.
I also don't really like undershirt or singlet. They seem a little old fashion, and were words my parents used to say. My father wore his 'singlet' to work out, and mom screamed at us to ensure we had on our undershirt during the winter months. I like tank top, it's unisex, and given it's increased popularity in fashion, it's now a top, no longer something lying under another piece of clothing.
The tank top theme continues Andrew's love of capturing the Donald Duck theme. Just like the famous dapper waterfowl, , Andrew enjoys shooting many of his models dressed on top, but completely naked below the waste.
I know why I love visuals spotlighting the male butt, I'm still often amazed so many photographers don't seem to appreciate it's visual assets and photographic potential. I was curious what about the male bottom Andrew looks for when shooting the male derrière...
As a photographer, what makes a good butt?
AB: Generally I prefer quite muscular butts, round and peachy. Swimmers have great butts, as do dancers. I have shot a couple of ballet dancers who gave me rear curtain calls which was impressive to see.
The same model appears in both the image above, and the image below. I previous featured Anthony, and his differing hair lengths and styles in a 2012 post on the site. (The Coiffure Conversion)
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