Wilhelm von Pluschow

Wilhelm von Pluschow's photography is often overshadowed by his better known younger cousin Wilhelm von Gloeden.  Both worked in Italy, often with what we now consider underage male models.  Von Gloeden was more prolific, but both had talent.  Today is Von Pluschow day.  Our first photo is of a man who posed for several photos in various poses with palm fronds.

 

Doorway

Von Pluschow did more than a few photos in doorways.

 

Recline

This one would have been more impressive were it full length.

 

Bearded Man

I'm including this just so you know that Wilhelm von Pluschow

didn't just take photos of naked young men.

 

Leopard

The leopard skin which this model is sitting on

appears in a number of Von Pluschow's photos.

 

Chemistry

I sense some developing chemistry between these two.

 

Lanky

The model is more on the lanky side than usual for this photographer.

 

Pipe

The pipe as the only prop is unusually simple for Von Pluschow's work.

 

Rocky area

This is from a group of photos taken by Von Pluschow in an area

of rocky cliffs, overhangs, and caves.

 

Potted plants

Our closing photo by Wilhelm von Pluschow is a young man with a group of potted plants.

 

Color from Ten of the Best

With the exception of Western Photography Guild, most of the Classic Era physique 

photographers were very sparing in their use of color.  Today we will look at ten, including 

one "dark horse" photographer and this picture of an impressive mature male by AMG.

 

Bruce of Los Angeles

Ed Johnson stood on Bruce Bellas' iconic grass floor mat for this fine derriere shot.

 

Jean Ferrero

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Kris

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Lon of New York

Although Lon of New York did produce a few color nudes, I think I've already posted them.

So I decided to go with this attractive shot of Luis Santiago instead of a repeat.

 

Mark One Studio

Gerald Desfosses shows us a fine asset in this photo by todays dark horse studio, 

Mark One of Canada.  The man behind the camera was Alan Stone of Montreal.

 

Dave Martin

To see some Dave Martin photos of Cliff Harris without his clothes,

paste his name into the search box at bottom right.  I think

this was meant to be sent home to his mother.

 

Pat Milo

Tom Nevins posed for Pat Milo in front of a patch of prickly pear cactus.

 

Russ Warner

After perusing his work for hours, I've decided that Russ Warner rarely, 

if ever, used color film for his frontal nudes.  We'll have 

to make do with this magazine cover of Reg Park.

 

Western Photography Guild

Closing the series with this gorgeous shot of Alan Green

by Don Whitman of Western Photography Guild.

 

Arthur Tress Day

We're overdue for more of Arthur Tress' work,

so let's start with Self Portait as a Homeless Man.

 

Ride 'em Cowboy

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Tracks

Most of Mr. Tress' railroad themed photos were made in urban areas, but not this one.

 

Man on Stair Rail

The light, the cracked concrete, and the model's body combine beautifully here.

 

Two Men

Arthur Tress took Two Men in 1977, and they both look familiar.

Perhaps they did some other modeling jobs around that time.

 

The Ramble

Beginning in 1969, Arthur Tress took a number of photos in and around The Ramble,

a notorious gay cruising area in New York's Central Park.  I suppose the guy

on the ground thinks he's alluring, but it doesn't work for me.

 

Follow the Rules

I've posted several photos previously from the Arthur Tress series that includes this one called 

Follow the Rules.  They are all interesting and left me wanting more.  This, alas, may be the last.

 

Industrial

There was a period in Arthur Tress' career when he made a lot of photos in industrial 

settings, often derelect.  I could not find a title for this one from 1975.

 

Secret Conversation

Mr. Tress called this one Secret Conversation.

It may be my favorite of the day.

 

Dish Liquid

Our last Arthur Tress photo shows a man making unconventional use 

of dish washing liquid.  I'd love to know which brand they used.