I love bangs on men, and I loved first seeing André Herbert gracing the pages of PLAYGIRL.
Check out the entire spread on Page 2 HERE:
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Classic Playgirl: January 1995
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Happy Birthday today January 31st
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Favorite Pic of the Day for January 31st
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Groundhog Day: Six Degree's
'Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn't one today.'
Phil
One of my favorite characters in Groundhog Day is Ned played by the brilliant Stephen Tobolowsky. Tobolowsky has been a fixture inf films and on television since the late 70's and if there's a show that you loved, bets are, he may have made an appearance it. Phil's daily meetings with Ned were a highlight of the movie, although certainly not the highlight of Phil's day.
'Ned... Ryerson. "Needlenose Ned"? "Ned the Head"? C'mon, buddy. Case Western High. Ned Ryerson: I did the whistling belly-button trick at the high school talent show? Bing! Ned Ryerson: got the shingles real bad senior year, almost didn't graduate? Bing, again. Ned Ryerson: I dated your sister Mary Pat a couple times until you told me not to anymore? Well?'
Welcome to the Men's Group (2016)
A couple of years ago, I posted about the film, Welcome to the Men's Group(HERE:) and a fundraiser the filmmakers had set up to help with the film's release. The movie got a lot of attention of a certain nude scene in with Tobolowsky, and the rest of the male cast. (including Timothy Bottoms and MacKenzie Astin) If you have yet to check out the film, it's available on iTunes HERE:
In 2017, Groundhog Day hit Broadway in a show with actor and singer Andy Karl taking on the role of Phil Connors, Bill Murray's role from the 1993 . Karl is well known to Broadway lovers for his roles on stage in shows including, 9-5, Wicked, Legally Blonde, Rocky and presently on stage in Pretty Woman The Musical.
Billy Murray and Karl, the 2 Phil's.
Despite great reviews, for both Karl and the production, and 7 Tony Award nominations, Groundhog Day: The Musical only last six months on Broadway, Opening in April and closing in September of the same year.
Karl performing with The Skivvies.
Naked (2017)
'Nervous about finally getting married, a guy is forced to relive the same nerve-wracking hours over and over again until he gets things right on his wedding day.'
In 2017's Naked, Marlon Wayans has his own Groundhog day, walking up naked in an elevator again and again until he finally adapts to his situation and learns how to overcome his repetitive circumstances.
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Michael Moody: Leatherless
I've been enjoying the work of model and actor Michael Moody since first being introduced to his images from Lights on Studio last winter. (HERE: & HERE:). In addition to his great look, and smokin' hot body, I love how naturally Michael using his acting skills to create such memorable characters in front of the lens.
The Duelists: Unarmed & Exposed
2019 Edition
It was March of last year when I first posted about The Duelists, Michael and Randal Scott, and their 2018 calendar. (HERE:) I'm getting a little better, and improved by a month, featuring the calendar's new 2019 edition. Hopefully next year, I'll manage to post in time for the holidays and before the year gets under way!
Michael and Randal perform at renaissance festivals, corporate events, educational shows and film and TV projects. (Deadliest Warrior, Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Stolen, Underemployed) The Calendar first came about when Michael and Randal were discussing their respective career paths and when they realized it was something no on the Renaissance Faire circuit had ever tried.
The calendar is a 12 month dazzling display of comedy and sword fighting brilliance, and something I am sure others will looking to copy. Now, in addition to their awesome hoodies and camisoles, the Duelists calendar, now in it's second year, has been added to the reservoir available for sale.
The calendar, photographed by Diane M. Ellenberger is usually sold directly by Michael and Randal at their personal appearances, but you can also contact them on The Duelists Facebook page (HERE:) to get a copy of your own! Even if you have your kitchen calendar already purchased and hung, I'm positive the Duelists will still bring pleasure the 10 months still left in the year!
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Six More: Matthew Dunston by takeapic4u
'Although it was way too cold for sweat, I think there are some pretty hot shots of Matthew, especially given it was so cold!'
Some may remember that FH celebrated the season's first snow last November with a few crisp and raw shots of model Matthew Dunston from Dave. (takeapic4u) (First Snow of the Season) Given it's Groundhog Day, and for many of us, there's six more weeks of winter in front of us, I thought it a good time ,to post another six of my favorite shots from the shoot, to help us all make it through with a little visual motivation.
I love winter, well at least I did last November, this week, my love for the season is again being tested. It's not the snow as much as the cold and wind. Currently, even typing this piece is a bit of a challenge. I just came in from shoveling a short while ago, and despite the 'cold proof thermal gloves' that I received for Christmas, my fingers have yet to fully warm and thaw out.
I applaud all photographers and models who head outside to shoot erotic environmental images of the male form. I especially respect those who head out in when the elements prove challenging, especially in the cold and snow. There is no better background, nor a better contrast to the beauty of skin and the naked male body, than frigid temperatures and snow.
Dave shoots almost entirely outside, and living in Iowa (today feeling like -13F) has had to get used to changing weather conditions, if not, he'd only be shooting a few months a year. Although Matthew, also from Iowa, enjoyed his snow shoot with Dave, like myself, Matthew is a seasonal enthusiast, and I've been fortunate to have featured his work outside in all of four natures glorious seasons. (HERE:)
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Boots & All
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Favorite Pic of the Day for February 1st
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A Randy Rodent: Michael Moody by Lights On Studio
'The groundhog is like most other prophets; it delivers its prediction and then disappears.'
FH readers are keenly aware of how much I like to visually celebrate the holiday's with themed images of the day featuring the male form. Although I have been celebrating holiday's on FH for years, thanks to model Michael Moody, and Lights On Studio's Tom Tom Nakielski, this is the site's first official salute to the often overlooked Groundhog Day.
For most, Groundhog Day doesn't even qualify as an actual holiday. It's isn't a day off school or work, there's no Groundhog Tree, Groundhog mini lights, presents or special meals. Groundhog Day is really a regional holiday, celebrated only in the US and Canada, and only really noticed by those in places where people who count down the days until winter is over. .
The first official Groundhog Day was celebrated on February 2, 1886, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. It began with a proclamation by the newspaper's editor, Clymer Freas: 'Today is groundhog day and up to the time of going to press the beast has not seen its shadow.' The first trip to Gobbler's Knob was made the next year by a group of groundhog hunters, The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. Clymer used his editorial clout to proclaim that Phil, the Punxsutawney Groundhog, was the one and only official weather prognosticating groundhog.
Phil has had many nicknames including; Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary. When Tom introduced Phil to Michael Moody, the term randy rodent should certainly be added to the list! I guess given Phil's stuck in a hole hibernating most of the year, when he emerges, he has some urges...
After his long hibernation, and being in such close proximity to the ultra hot Michael Moody, I understand Phil's urge to rip off Michael's clothes and chow down. Phil's carnal compulsions created some challenges for Michael during the shoot. Tom still managed to get some great shots while Michael spent much of his time fending off the rascally rodent.
When I first mentioned a possible Groundhog Day shoot to Tom, I'm not sure he was initially overly enthused with the theme. After a quick google search however, Tom creative juices began to flow and he immediately got back to me with some idea's. Tom also already had Michael Moody in mind, and knew his acting background would be an asset for the shoot.
'This was quite different than my usual sessions. I usually try to do sexy sensuous images but took a more tongue in cheek humorous approach. It was a very fun session with Michael. Michael is also an actor and got into the spirit of the session. Everything from whimsical to danger to sexy. He is very spontaneous and loves performing. After the session, he was heading back to Chicago to be the main character in a new movie "Curtains" a short horror film.'
'Tom and I have a similar tongue in cheek sort of humor and an appreciation for the absurd. As soon as he mentioned Groundhog's Day theme, I knew it was going to be loads of fun. I ended up pulling off a Professor Moriarty vibe in a few shots: an unexpected and pleasing surprise.'
In addition to his modeling and acting, Michael is also one of The Duelists, performing at Renaissance Festivals as a medieval sword fighter. Check out more of Michael, and a preview of The Duelist's 2019 calendar on PAGE 2 HERE:
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Déjà vu
Groundhog Day is all about déjà vu. The french saying literally, already seen, and fits the feeling many of us have about the feeling of an endless winter. The 1980 shot of John Lennon and Yoko Ono is an image I'm sure many of you have already seen. The Annie Leibovitz shot is iconic and graced the January 1981 cover of Rolling Stone. Yesterday, Will and Grace'sMegan Mullally posted a shot she and co-stars Sean Hayes took just after the final episode of the original run of the series.
'Okay this is slightly miraculous. @seanhayes and i took this photo in 2006. #willandgrace had just ended- or so we thought- and I had the idea to do this photo with Sean whom i had loved so much and worked so closely with for those eight years. to commemorate our very symbiotic partnership. I had a photo shoot scheduled for something else with the photographer @jackguyphotography, and we tacked it onto the end of that shoot. he sent me a hard copy and then i promptly lost it until TODAY when our assistant in LA unearthed it in the guest room closet.'
Maybe when the re-boot ends, Megan and Sean will recreate another iconic John and Yoko image. Maybe take a stab at re-creating the infamous shots John took with a self timer for the album cover for Unfinished Music No. 1, Two Virgins....
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12 Days: Groundhog Day?
When it comes to Groundhog Day, unless there's a movie I'm missing, 1993's Groundhog Day is really the only film I can think of with a spotlight on the day. There are a lot of talented actors in the Harold Ramis directed film, but none that I could really find nudes scenes to make the focus of a post.
SNL (1976)
I do love me some Bill Murray though. Incredibly talented and if you've seen clips from SNL from the 70's, Murray does have a sexy quality that came out in some of his work. Although I didn't focus my Groundhog Themed 12 Days post on Murray, I did look for a nexus between the film and a few scenes of male skin that can be seen on PAGE 2 HERE:
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Six More Weeks...
'Now is the winter of our discontent'
William Shakespeare
Discontented with six more weeks of winter? Embrace the cold and snow by checking out more of Matthew Dunston by takeapic4u on Page 2 HERE:
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Favorite Pic of the Day for February 2nd
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FaVorite Clicks of the Week:
Teasing Brah
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DC's Men of the Moment
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Both Zach Tinker and Michael Mealor have been getting a bit of attention on Y & R lately. No better reason to find a silly and gratuitous reason to get them shirtless together in a scene. Thanks to Soapy Sunday's on DC's Men of the Moment, you can check them out HERE:
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Isn't It Romantic
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I love Rebel Wilson, but lately, had sort of grown a little tired of her on screen. The Youtube trailer for her new romantic comedy 'Isn't It Romantic'however, looks really good. A shirtless, and incredibly hot Liam Hemsworth is sweet icing on the cake.
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Casperfan
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I have been looking forward to seeing actor Robert Sheehan in The Song of Sway Lake since first reading about the film last year. Thanks to Casperfan's gifs and caps, (HERE:) I am looking forward to it even more!
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DreamCaps
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Last year, I posted about actor Jack O'Connell's turn as Brick in the National Theatre Live production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. (HERE:) I had posted that the stage production had been filmed and was due for a release last February Thanks to some generous posters over at DreamCaps, both caps, and and a few clips from the production were shared.
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Some spotted skin and nudity of note on some of my favorite sites from the last week.
DC's Men of the Moment
Both Zach Tinker and Michael Mealor have been getting a bit of attention on Y & R lately. No better reason to find a silly and gratuitous reason to get them shirtless together in a scene. Thanks to Soapy Sunday's on DC's Men of the Moment, you can check them out HERE:
Isn't It Romantic
I love Rebel Wilson, but lately, had sort of grown a little tired of her on screen. The Youtube trailer for her new romantic comedy 'Isn't It Romantic'however, looks really good. A shirtless, and incredibly hot Liam Hemsworth is sweet icing on the cake.
Casperfan
I have been looking forward to seeing actor Robert Sheehan in The Song of Sway Lake since first reading about the film last year. Thanks to Casperfan's gifs and caps, (HERE:) I am looking forward to it even more!
DreamCaps
Last year, I posted about actor Jack O'Connell's turn as Brick in the National Theatre Live production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. (HERE:) I had posted that the stage production had been filmed and was due for a release last February Thanks to some generous posters over at DreamCaps, both caps, and and a few clips from the production were shared.
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En Route': Elvis Bogdanovs by JBDI Photography
'This was our second time shooting together, and we always come up with fantastic ideas. He's extremely professional and talented with his work. The shoot with Jon was brilliant. - Always is!'
Sometimes you spot images of a model and they just have that 'it' factor. It stems from not just their look, but their skill and creativity with knowing how to use their look to create imagery that is both dynamic and memorable. 20 year old Elvis Bogdanovsis one of those models and as soon as I saw my first image of him, I knew I wanted to feature his work.
In addition to his great look, and incredibly hot body, Elvis knows how to create powerful and erotically charged images and using his body, face and beautifully piercing grey eyes to connect with both the camera and the viewer. Elvis never back down, nor disappears behind a pose, a prop, or the structure and composition of a shot. Regardless of whether he's shooting fashion, fitness or full nudes, Elvis usually looks directly into the camera. There is a a strength and a power that's incredibly compelling and displays both his experience and the passion for creating great art.
When I went through Elvis' portfolio, I began choosing some of my favorite images I hoped to use for the piece. I noticed that some of my favorite shots were from Jon from JBDI Photography. Some of my favorite past pieces on FH featured Jon's work with Jack, Beau Michael and Marc-Williams and I had been looking forward to having more of imagery to spotlight. I contacted Jon at just the right moment, he and Elvis were due to shoot again the following day and offered to send on images from their latest collaboration for FH readers to enjoy.
Jon first spotted Elvis on ModelMayhem and was immediately struck by what Jon describes as his lean aquiline looks. Elvis' location in Aberdeen made organizing a shoot difficult, but after they connected on Instagram and and communicating back and forth, Elvis seemed keen on fitting in a shoot on his way back from London to Aberdeen, so a stop was planned at Jon's Manchester studio en route.
'Elvis was great to work with due to his own interest and expertise in photography and determination to achieve some top quality images. Our first shoot produced some amazing shots - from classy black and whites to mythic shots with chiffon and swords.'
'During our second shoot, I felt that he had become more confident with posing nude since last time (although he didn’t lack confidence before) and he seemed to position his body more sinuously and sensuously. We just threw together disparate props from different ends of the studio to start off with - pink top hat, glittery jackets, racing jackets, ropes etc'.
Jon needed a venue to feature his nude work, especially with the random, and often illogical censorship on sites like MM and on social media. After seeing that some of his models set up Onlyfans pages, Jon recently set up his own to showcase his work. (HERE:) Jon wasn't sure he was completely satisfied with the site however as from a photographers point of view', there was a demand for regular updates of XXX material.and Jon wasn't sure he had enough XXX material to satisfy viewers who wanted more regular updates. Jon has however began to build the page which now includes almost 300 images of the models he's worked with.
Although Jon's OnlyFan's page is going well, he decided to set up another way for viewers to check out his model portfolio's at a lower price and without the need and demand for monthly payments and updates. Jon began a new site, Man-Pics, a website devoted to Jon's work with male models that he's worked with over the last few years. There is a focus on the nude shoots, many of which have themes based either on costumes, props or locations.
If you check out Man-Pics you'll see that you can join for free to see some ports, and in addition, there is a nominal charge for access to the 18+ galleries. Anyone interested in Jon's photography, and the models he shoots then have full access to the galleries. If you're interested in joining Man-Pics Jon has implemented a 50% discount on all membership levels for the whole of February, so head on over and enjoy!
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Forty Below
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Happy Birthday today February 4th
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Favorite Pic of the Day for February 4th
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At Ease: Dennis by MaleArts Photography
'What struck me immediately was his incredible outgoing and warm personality. Not only is he physically stunning but his smile will disarm anyone. Always laughing and smiling is Dennis.'
It was last October that I was first introduced to the work of MaleArts Photography. Since then, Larry (MaleArts) and I have gone back on forth on which of his models and shoots we should feature to spotlight Larry's work. Last month, Earlier this month, Larry featured several images on his Instagram of Dennis. I was immediately enamored.
With his captivating blue eyes, beautiful face and incredible body, Dennis is quite simply, gorgeous. When seeking perfection, we often end up with something safe. A Ken doll, a bland and neutered depiction of masculinity and the male form. Dennis is no Ken doll, but a more mature, sensual and engaging representation of the qualities many of us look for and fantasize about.
Beyond the physical, Dennis communicates powerfully with his eyes, drawing the viewer in, and with this particular viewer, a desire to learn more. Although Dennis looks like he's a seasoned professional model, someone who's spent years in front of the camera, this was both his first nude shoot, and his first professional experience in front of the camera.
Larry first met Dennis in Palm Springs, in a coffee and internet cafe that Dennis had owned and operated at the time. They struck up a friendship discussing their mutual love of Asia, and of course, Asian men. Dennis's boyfriend was Vietnamese and Dennis moved for a time to Vietnam to open a resort in Saigon. On his return trips to the US, Larry and Dennis spent many nights laughing and sharing stories about the times each spent in Asia.
'One day I received a phone call from Dennis asking if I would like to take some photographs of him. He wanted to remember what he looked like when he grows older. Needless to say I jumped at the chance to shoot such a gorgeous and stunning man.'
The shoot resulted in Larry and Dennis working in four different locations. The first, and second resulted in this set of images, were shot in Larry's backyard and studio, and in and around the pool in the backyard of one of Larry's friends. Larry reports that during the shoot, it was nothing but laughs and jokes. Larry shares that Dennis was so easy going and relaxed, there was no pressure to capture the perfect shot, with Dennis, Larry says that every shot turned out beautiful.
'As much as I love capturing an image of a beautiful male figure, I never wanted to shoot male nudes in an excited state. Something about the relaxed male nude figure is much more classical and pleasing to me. I think that because of my relaxed manner of shooting a model, my models are not self conscious. I love working with a down-to-earth model who has a certain level of exhibitionism and self-confidence. Posing is not about ego – please leave it at home.'
I so agree with Larry about image of the male form in a relaxed state. Although some photographers have managed to capture great imagery of men with erections, sometimes, it takes over and becomes the sole focus of the shot. For me, there is often more creative ground, a greater depth of emotion and more opportunities to capture personality and the essence of the man when he's relaxed and at ease.
If you want to see more of Larry's work with Dennis, Check out his his gallery with additional shots on his website MaleArtsHERE: Larry has several books, including one featuring his work with Dennis, available, as well as a slideshow with close to 50 images of his work with Dennis.
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Manspiration: Holt McCallany
I started watching Netflix's Mindhunter last year, mostly due to my love of actor Jonathan Groff. I watched the first episode, and although found it interesting, it didn't grip me enough to immediately continue.
Last month, I found myself totally engrossed in The Ted Bundy Tapes, and when I finished the exellent four part series, noticed Mindhunter had moved back to the top of my 'continue to watch' list. Netflix can sometimes be too smart for it's own good...
I began by re-watching the first episode as my memory was fuzzy on the details, and within a couple a week, had finished the seasons first 10 episodes. Groff was great, but this time, I was drawn to actor Holt McCallany who plays Bill, Groff's FBI partner in the series.
McCallany's Bill is not the series most likeable, but he is a well crafted and interesting character that McCallany beautifully plays. Although Bill is weighed down from his job and life struggles, McCallany's sex appeal and swagger remained evidently clear. I am already looking forward to season 2 scheduled to drop on Netflix later this year.
Some of you may remember McCallany from Fight Club or his many other appearances in film and on television. I think McCallany's only nude scene was a brief butt flash in the 2002 submarine drama Below, which I capped below.
Blue Bloods (2014)
Fight Club (2004)
Below (2002)
There were a lot of hot men below the Atlantic, working USS Tiger Shark , the U.S. Navy submarine in 2002's Below. Fortunate for us, one of them, Loomis, (McCallany) was only wearing a towel when the sub was hit and damaged. In all the chaos, poor Loomis lost his towel.
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