Without Regrets: David by Fotorebelxt Photography

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'My whole life has been an adventure. Ever since I set out on my own, it's adventure after adventure.'

David Bradberry

Earlier this year, I stumbled upon an episode of Below Deck Mediterranean. I was instantly hooked. Starting with season 5, I made my way backwards, binging the the series over the last several months. There were many things I loved about the show, including the many hotties who scrubbed down the deck and have enjoyed featuring some of my favorites on the site. (HERE:)

After cruising around the Mediterranean, I thought I'd give the Caribbean a go, and take a look the original Below Deck series which began the now popular franchise.  I recently finished the show's first season which originally aired on Bravo back in 2013. You can feel the show is just starting to find it's footing, but most of the elements of the show that I liked are in place, including swoon worthy deck hands.

In Below Deck's first season, one of the hottest, and most interesting deck hands aboard The Honor was David Bradberry.  Given how few gay yachties the show has featured, it was nice to see David featured so proximately in the shows first season.  Not only is David incredibly beautiful, he had a fascinating back story.  It's not often you find someone on a reality show with past careers ranging from being a marine, an actor, and model.  David was also one of the only members of the crew involved in a serious relationship off the boat, something the show explored in one of the episodes late in the season.

Like many others, I really enjoyed getting to see the friendships that developed between David and the crew, especially his roommate, the adorable and hilarious Eddie Lucas. Eddie didn't seem to mind his gay roommate flirting with him, and joked with both David and the crew about how when David got dressed each morning, Eddie couldn't help but notice how hung, (like a horse) his roomie was. 

In addition to his stint in season 1, David also returns in the shows third season for a few episodes after one of the crews deckhands is fired.  I'm guessing David may have appeared in more seasons except that he was generally so well liked, he avoided most of the drama the producers liked to spotlight.  Despite his varied careers and past, David was a nice guy, and not really that comfortable when things got ugly and mean between those he worked with.  Although they occasionally offered support and acted as peace makers, David and Eddie usually kept their heads down, and just kept mopping those decks while drama swirled around them.

I was actually introduced to David Alanson long before meeting David Bradberry on Below Deck.  Alanson was last name David used for his work as an actor.  Some of you might remember David briefly appeared on FH back in 2016 when I spotlighted the films produced and created by Lime Street Entertainment. (HERE:)  Previous that, I'd seen David's work as a model with one of my favorite photographers to feature, Alwin from Fotorebelxt Photography.

I first featured Alwin's work back in 2012, and have been lucky to have featured his imagery several times on the site since. (HERE:)  I really admire the way Alvin contracts his images, especially his use of light and color. I also love how Alwin seems to so beautiful be able to capture a visual intensity within in his images with a heightened sense of drama and erotic urgency. 

. 'In some ways, photographers are like painters. It takes years for their style to develop. At one point, however, everything seems to come together, and the strength of their body of work becomes evident. I consider every shot as an opportunity to experiment and push beyond my limits using various lighting techniques and lenses. '

Alwin, Fotorebelxt Photography

When I decided to feature David, I got in touch with Alwin about featuring their work together.  Alwin checked back into his archives and found the raw files from his shoot with David.  They connected at a Palm Springs Photo Festival that both attended, two years before David went Below Deck.  The master photographer for the event was Greg Gorman who had assembled about a dozen photographers for an artistic nude workshop.  There were 3 female and 2 mal models that posed over the the three day event

'The shoots were done in the studio, Joshua Tree National Park and at a Gorman's private home. All photographers were able to use their images from the workshop for their personal portfolio. David was a professional and easy-going model.  He helped each photographer with their concepts and was a natural in striking the best pose.'

You can check out more of David, and a couple of his film roles on the NEXT PAGE HERE:

Fotorebelxt Photography on Flickr

Fotorebelxt Photography on ModelMayhem

David on Twitter

Ship Shape

Last year, I finally discovered the joy and chaos that is Bravo's Below Deck.  Having never watched before, I began binging seasons of the original show, and the spin-off Below Deck Mediterranean, and featured many of my favorite stews and deckhands on the site. (HERE:)  Recently, I finished Below Deck Sailing Yacht, and Below Deck Down Under.  I enjoyed both, it took a little longer to get through Sailing Yacht.

I'm finally making my way through this season of Below Deck Mediterranean, but am not enjoying it as much as previous seasons of the show.  I'm not a fan of Captain Sandy, but thankfully, Malia didn't return with her.  I did used to enjoy them both, but soured on them after Hannah's departure.  

The season did pick up a little in the last episode I watch when Frank Fay and friends boarded the Home for a two day cruise.  Although I've featured many of the crew members, I think Frank is the first guest I've wanted to uncover a little more about...

Frank is certainly a hottie, with his great body and face and his amazing smile.  It's no wonder Kyle was immediately smitten.  Unfortunately, the relationship seemed  over staged.  I flirt or boatmance is one thing, but some of the overly dramatic scenes, (like Kyle running back for a kiss) seemed more set-up to make good TV, rather an actual relationship.  Regardless, Frank made for satisfying eye candy on the few episodes he appeared on. 

Frank Fay on Instagram

Welcome Aboard!

I know it's been on since 2013, but I just recently discovered Below Deck.  I think because they're both on boats,  I thought the show was connected to The Deadliest Catch.  I guess I wasn't really paying attention.  A few months ago I caught an episode of Below Deck Mediterranean from the shows fifth, and most recently aired season.

I was immediately drawn to the Mediterranean's incredibly blue seas, the beautiful islands and locations and the drama surround Chief Steward Hannah Ferrier.  Now after watching the episode I went on-line and I found out Hannah is polarizing with the shows fans.  I loved her, flaws and all.  She's beautiful and I love her accent.  I also loved her intolerance for most of those around her.  If she was on your side, she had your back, but if not, you'd better watch out.  

The episode I watched was about mid-way through the season, but thankfully, Amazon had the entire series so I was able to go back and watch the season from the beginning.  Season 5 didn't end well for Hannah, but I'm certain after watching the reunion, that she's doing ok.  I was looking forward to watching season 6, but the show unfortunately brought back Captain Sandy and Malia, two on the show I wasn't so found of...

A boat is only as effective as it's crew, and although I wasn't a fan of Malia the person, she proved a decent bosun.  Her deck crew included three hot guys, Peter, Robert and my favorite Alex Radcliffe.  Peter proved to be a bit of a douche, confirmed by his chauvinism, and some problematic social media posts.  Former model Robert is incredibly hot, but is a little distant, still fighting his own demons.

Alex however, was the nice guy, friendly with all, with a season relatively drama free, at least by this crews standards.  Alex is also incredibly hot, with a great face, and a body I'd love to snuggle up with. Alex gave us various views of his physique, often when one of the female stews was waxing off his back.   I'm just glad they didn't shave his sexy chest hair. 

Alex and Robert

Although Below Deck does appear to show butts now and then, Alex waited until after the show was over to give us a flash.  Alex mooned during a Instagram story chat with fellow Below Decker Bobby, and showed another his 'wax hair' line on an episode of Below Deck: Galley Talk.

Instagram Stories

Alex Radcliffe on Instagram

Below Deck: Galley Talk

Back to the Dock

Max

In addition to the three crew members I've already featured, there were a few other hotties on board Below Deck Mediterranean who deserve a mention. Season 2's Max Hagley was both a cutie and a sweetie.  He basically stayed out of most of the drama, most likely, because had a girlfriend back home.   The show likes to focus on fights and hook-ups and Max, for the most part, avoided both.

Season 5's Peter, (below) was a real deck, on the boat and off.  His behavior was so bad, the producers removed him from the shots credits, and edited it him out of as many scenes ad they could.  Peter started an OnlyFans after leaving the show, and seems to have some pretty explicit content.  I found him so unappealing on the show, nothing he does after really does it for me...

Peter

Colin

Colin Macy-O'Toole was another cutie and a sweetie.  Despite working on the Fire Island Ferry and belting out show tunes, Colin developed crushes on several of the girls on the show.  Sadly... none them returned his feelings.  I never thought a guy could be 'too nice', but when Colin offered to leave, so a much weaker worker, could stay, it was a bit much for me. Despite that, it was hard not to love Colin, and his positive attitude was a nice balance to all the negativity around him.

Conrad

Season 3 Boson Conrad Empson always seemed annoyed when people commented on how young he was, and how young he looked.  It's sort too back he didn't know how to turn it to an advantage, he could have really used people's assumptions against them.  Instead, he his annoyance actually proved many of them right.  I liked Conrad, but never got his relationship with Hannah.  I love Hannah, but I just didn't get them as a couple.

Below Deck is known for capturing it's young crew getting out of bed each morning.  Quick flashes of the cast in their undies is a staple of every show.  I could have done a montage of Conrad and his many pairs of 'big  boy' briefs, but the gif below lets you know what I mean...

João, Colin, Tavis and Jack

Although I like most of the seasons of Below Deck Med, (season 5 aside) I think season 4's crew was my favorite.

João 

Season 3 introduced us to South African deckhand João Franco.  Franco is one of the rare reality stars who actually had me changing my opinion of him.  I hated, I mean hated Franco in season 3.  He was arrogant, sexist, and a mean drunk. 

 When he returned as Boson the following season however, I found myself really liking him.  In part it was some of the stories he shared about growing up, in part it was the maturity that came with his new role.  Either way, as hot as he is, it wasn't until his change that I  really began to notice.

Travis

Season 4' Travis Michalzik loved his booze, he also loved parading around in speedos, and sometimes even less. 

David

I'm not watching this season of BDM, but I have noticed deckhand David Pascoe.  In the preview for this week's episode, David shows a little skin on deck by the hot tub.