Favorite Pic of the Day for October 11th

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Jonny by Briancan Photography

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Thankful!

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Holidays are all about tradition, especially when it comes to the Thanksgiving meal.  My family always had the same spread every year, roast turkey, summer savory stuffing, mashed potatoes, carrots, peas, canned cranberry sauce and gravy.  None of us really loved pumpkin pie, so it was an apple pie that closed the meal.  There were a few years when my mother tried to switch things up, but it never stuck.  One year, she made homemade cranberry sauce and my siblings and I made her live to regret it.  Another year, she switched the frozen peas for broccoli, and it didn't go well.

This year, I've seen many stories about families switching from turkey to chicken.  Not because they necessarily wanted a change, but because chickens are cheaper.  It's a tough year for many, with a Thanksgiving dinner costing about 10% more than previous holidays.  Thankfully, there are no gift requirements on turkey day, so the main expense is the meal, or travel costs, for those visiting family.

On FH, celebrating the second Monday in October is all about spotlighting Canadian artists and models. Some traditions don't costs anything, yet are truly priceless.  I am grateful so many photographers, models and content creators continue to support FH, especially when it comes to the holidays.  

Last October, model, cosplayer and content creator J. Kosmic used his beauteous body headlining s a tantalizing table setting (HERE:) I'm not sure if J was the centerpiece, or the meal, but either way, mouths were watering. This Thanksgiving, the holiday tradition continues, with J creating an original set of visuals to celebrate the day.  Thankfully it was warm enough for J to shoot outside in just a tiny Autumn orange briefs.  In addition to the brief's, J was surrounded by the colorful leaves of a cool Autumn Day.  Thanks J!

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'The  View is A-maize-ing'

Given how big Thanksgiving is in the US, most countries, even those that don't celebrate, are aware of the November date.  Although in most locations, the celebration and feast is in November, there are a few countries, where it takes place the month earlier.  In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October, and unlike other holidays you plan for, this one always seems to sneak up on most Canucks.  After clinging on to summer, the October holidays marks the unofficial beginning of the cozy season.

Unlike in the US, there really no Pilgrim stories connected with the first Thanksgiving.  There are however deep roots in the Indigenous culture.  Canadian Thanksgiving is mostly a fall and harvest celebration, blending ancient Indigenous fall harvest traditions. 16th-century European explorer influences came much later.  Long before European contact, First Nations across North America held communal feasts, dances, and rituals to celebrate and give thanks for the annual fall harvest.

It wasn't until the1600's, that French explorer Samuel de Champlain began organizing rotating feasts known as the Ordre de Bon Temps (Order of Good Cheer) in Port Royal, Nova Scotia, sharing food and community with local Mi'kmaq families.  Much like the US, the climate is vastly different from the West coast to the east, so the bounty is varied depending on where in the country you live.  Given the cold winter temperatures, there are many crops, (citrus fruit, bananas and mangos to name a few) that cannot be grown in Canada, at least not outside. 

Canadians do seem to love their corn on the cob, which is generally harvested from late summer through October.  They also love cornfields, which turn into mazes and haunted scavenger hunt locations in October and November.  There are other crops, in other fields however, that still need tending by hot, and sometimes naked farmers.  Check out a few more on the NEXT PAGE HERE:

12 Days: Corey Sevier in Pumpkin Regatta Romance

A headstrong marina owner teams up with the local pumpkin farmer to resurrect their lakeside town's beloved Pumpkin Regatta after a family feud cancels it, igniting old wounds and new sparks in the process.

I watched my first Hallmark holiday film in while last week and it featured one of my favorite holiday hunks, Corey Sevier.  The film wasn't exactly a Thanksgiving film, but it was certainly Autumn themed, and did feature the hot Canadian actor.  I know the phrase 'like a fine wine' is overused, but it certainly applies to Sevier.  I've been featuring Sevier on FH, (HERE:) since the early days of the site, spanning Sevier from his mid-twenties through his early forties.  

I think I first took notice of the talented thespian when he was on the short-lived 2004 drama North Shore.  I also remember him making guest appearances on many shows I watched including Smallville, Wild Card and Heartland.  Sevier also had roles in several tawdry Lifetime movies including 2003's Student Seduction.

Pumpkin Regatta Romance featured Sevier romancing actress Mishael Morgan, and I enjoyed the chemistry between the two actors.  The film was shot in Ontario, most likely during the summer, but the set decoration had enough pumpkins and fall leaves to make you believe it was Autumn.  The tv movie also featured one of Hallmark's rare shirtless scenes.  Sevier looked as hot, and as fit, as the first time I remember seeing him shirtless on a beach during his time on North Shore. 

Pumpkin Regatta Romance

A Bruin in the Brush: Jonny by Briancan Photography

'I am a sucker for facial and body hair.'
Brian

Every year on Canadian Thanksgiving, I try to spotlight artists and models from Canada.  I love the work of Briancan Photography, and often head to his portfolio this time of year because of his skill and passion for capturing models in the great outdoors.  Brian regularly hikes through the woods, often during Autumn, to use the incredible Ontario fall foliage as the backdrop for his visuals.

This year, when I was going through Brian's gallery of outdoor images, I didn't have to search long.  Brian had several shots of a plaid wearing stunner I knew would be perfect for the holiday.  Now normally, one might try to avoid running into a bear in the woods, but in this case I think most would stop and stare, especially given this hot bear was donning just a leather jockstrap.

On this day, Brian headed into the forest to capture model and musician Jonny Twofour, a model he'd worked with several times before. They originally connected a few years ago, back when Model Mayhem was the place for artists and models to connect.  The first shoot they did together had Brian capturing Jonny on the beach with another male model.  In addition to these two outdoor shoots, Brian also shot Brian in studio, in a bedroom setting and for his iconic bathtub series. 

I just thought Jonny was gorgeous. He also has a very handsome face that only adds to his appeal. He's great to work with. Open minded and able to go into some great poses.. Jonny doesn't take a bad photo. He looks masculine and sexy in all his shots. And its not often to get a model with such a lovely hairy ass. Just saying....

Brian

In addition to the incredible Autumn colors, Jonny's jeans and plaid shirt scream not only fall in Canada, but cuddling and warming up on a crisp fall day.  Although this series was shot a few years ago, Jonny remembered the day well, working with Brian, and the inspiration for his look in leather.  You can check out more of Brian's work, this time with a different incredible Canadian bodies, on the NEXT PAGE HERE:

What brought you to modeling?
A photographer asked me to model for them when I was 20 and in college. Hey!

Was modeling nude, or almost nude, part of the initial plan?
It wasn’t the initial plan but I’ve always been comfortable with my body so I had no qualms about it. 

Do you remember you first nude shoot? How nervous were you?
My first nude shoot was with photographer Chris Teel when I lived in Montreal. I wasn’t nervous about it though. 

How did you connect with Brian?
I believe we connected off Model Mayhem some time ago.

Do you remember your first impression of his work? 

I thought it was well executed. I thought the bathtub pictures were interesting. 

Any memories or moments that stand out from the shoot?
I remember trying to get this Tom of Finland looking shot.(below) I really wanted a shot like this for my portfolio. 

Was there anything, or anyone, you had to consider before sharing images on-line?

Not particularly. I don’t think my family would be looking up those type of pictures of me. 

What did you think about heading out into the woods, wearing very little, on a crisp fall day?

I didn’t think much of it honestly. I was wearing clothes in between shots and was only changing into the outfits for the shots. 

Any concern with running into hikers, animals?
No, we were in a pretty secluded spot. I wasn’t too worried about running into hikers and we were close enough to the city that I didn’t expect there to be any animals of concern really.

What was your favorite part about working with Brian?
Brian is very easy going and is great at rolling with the punches of the creative process. I’ve never had a bad experience shooting with him :) 

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