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Published: 2005-09-16 10:41:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 634; Favourites: 10; Downloads: 33
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Thought I'd tried to depict the 'normal' male form; usually men portrayed are unnaturally lean and muscular. Also, thought I might try to tip the balance in the 'artistic nude' section - it's nearly always girls!Further, instead of displaying a man with pride or fortitude, as males often are, here is one who is a bit more hesitant.
It's the first time I've shot in this style; constructive comments are particularly welcome! ^_^
*NEWSFLASH* There is now a companion piece here [link] by my dear friend, the amazingly talented =NefertariLuna with her model Tonya. Thank you so much... for everything!
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This was lovely.
I've spent the last half hour beating my head against my desk as each and every single "male nude" photo I've clicked on portrayed a body builder of some sort.
I really like how this shot stops just below his eyes, too.
-JN.
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I really think this is beautiful.
The way the guy is "shy". It is really nice.
Diffrent from the norm., but awesome in its own right.
(I bet that guy is really good looking all together.lol)
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I think you forgot to include in the title the word "Beautiful", so that it would be named "Beautiful Form" 
I love the grainess you added to it, builds a "shivering" effect and it kinda gives a feeling of embarrassment because the model is not yet used to taking these type of shots.
I really like the arms and how the hands cross one another at the bottom of the pic, it again, shows timidity.
T
he relaxed, slight crouched pose of the model also induce coyness. Similar to "Wintry Dreams", the subject comes into the picture.
Something I really love about it though is how you brought into focus the male chest, which usually shows pride, smugness, courage, confidence. Here though, all the things I mentioned above (that have to do with shyness) really make the opposing force of this male pride, which I think is extremely important in today's society as it shows that each and every one of us have a vulnerable side, one which we so often refuse to show, because of the fear of not being in control anymore. I'm not taking this too far am I? ^_^
This is such an excellent psychological piece! ^_^
Very well done, Brian. You have every reason to be proud!
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O Elena! 
You've picked up the details of it absolutely. It unbelievable how you interpret the individual aspects of the piece, like the pose and the grain. But what is even more amazing is how you've found the interpretive ambiguity (something I particularly value in artistic work) in it; the oxymoron of having male features - "pride, smugness, courage, confidence" - presented in a shy and vulnerable way. You are definitely not taking it too far! I love it!
Thank you immensely - you've really made my day.
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Awwww, bless 
You are immensely welcome ^_^
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I think it's a great idea to picture something that is not sexy, neither is considered beautiful. I don't believe that art should be only about conventional beauty. That was a good try, though he is not that bad 
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Thanks for the encouragement Elena! I'm glad you appreciate my idea of portraying things with are not conventionally beautiful. I will definitely work on it! ^_^
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That's very good. looking forward to it.
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I like what you're doing here. You are completely correct in that the artistic nudes are mostly women and it's nice to see a different take. Personally, I don't like big muscle bound guys but nice shape is always appealing. This model takes care of himself and looks like he'd be comfortable to lounge around with
Oh and as an aside, I wanna see your butt. **giggles and runs
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O kitty, what an awesome comment. I wanna hug you to bits. 
It's nice to see that not all women are attracted to muscle-bound men, in the same way I don't dig waifs (but a girl with a nice butt... O yeah). Thanks kitty, I'm glad you know exactly what I mean. ^_^
And you wanna see my...*coy* well, you'll have to catch me first!
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Ummm, you are standing and waiting outside my lollypop stand, how hard do you think it'll be to reach out and grab you by the ear?
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O yeah... didn't think of that.
Me stoooopid ^_^
How about an exchange deal? You gimme a lollipop, and I show you...
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Mmmm. Okay, I'll keep my end of the bargain, though you'll have to wait a bit. For the time being, you'll need to use your imagination (which is plenty sufficient, might I add ^_^) *moons kitty*
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Hehe. Was it good for you too? ^_^
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My my my. 
*tries not to imagine kitty smoking a cigar*
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**blows light swirls of smoke into the air....
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O, what sweet, sweet ambrosia is this...
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muscular I see? (psst... is it you?) o.O~"
HAHAAH. anyways. nice divergence of "style" i should say.
Sorry i didn't comment on your previous works.. I've been busy yet AGAIN with university assignments.. already!
o.O~ You really don't go on MSN anymore...
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That's okay Netta-chan, I know you're very busy! Are you settling in better? Thank you so much for the comment, I appreciate each of every one of them.
No, sorry I don't use MSN any more, I found that it wasted a lot of my time. Ah well. ^_^
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Oooooooooooooooo.
*appreciative noise*
He looks shyyyy with his wonderwall pose ... I like the crop though, it makes it seem as if I should not stop looking just yet, because any time soon he's going to turn his right shoulder and side in my direction, and look up, and I'll see his face and his shy smile.
Although I wonder if those arms are not just slightly too much at rest?
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Hehe. That's because the model is rather shy. Do you think I should rename this?
I'm glad you like it though.
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Yeah. Rename it something befitting the shyness, like come and catch me. I dunno ^_^ it might work, toy with it if you like!
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Hmm I like this picture, you portrayed an extremely realistic image 'cause as you said, this body is REAL, not gym-shaped or something like that... I'd probably kept a source of light behind the model, the light coming from a window.. but still it's a very good picture!
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Thank you so much for that wonderful comment! Interesting idea, to place a source of light behind the model. See, I wanted a completely blank background, and that wasn't exactly easy for me to organise so I didn't have many choices as to the lighting. But I see what you mean; I probably need to invest in a second flashgun to do that! So thank you also for the idea!
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thats not mega muscly, but he is still in very good shape...why not try and portray someone completely unsexy? maybe then you will be stepping outside the box, instead of just cutting a window out the side. lovely picture, good-looking model.
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Ah what a lovely comment! I know what you mean about actually stepping outside the box; I think because it's my first foray into depict the human form this way, I need to take baby steps. Thank you so much for the appreciation, fave, and encouragement! ^_^
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You're just wonderful!
I will definitely keep on trying, though I haven't much experience with the human form at all (partly because I don't really have many models to work with!) - it certainly helps when I get awesome comments from people like you! Thank you so much Tamie!
P.S. I see you live in Australia too! I'm in Melbourne. ^_^
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aww thankyou so much!!!
if i was closer, i'd model for you in a second! hope that the comments help forever and ever and ever!!! hehehe. anytime sweetiheart xoxo
Melbourne? i'm in newcastle, all my relo's are in melbourne!!!
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You're such a sweetie Tamie!
Gimme a yell when you're next in Melbourne visiting relo's, won't you? ^_^
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but i AM planning on going shopping for a day at the END of christmas (YAY for post-chrissie sales!!!! 
maybe i'll see you there dear!!
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Yup, hope to see you then, that'd be awesome!
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