We're overdue for more of Arthur Tress' work,
so let's start with Self Portait as a Homeless Man.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Ride 'em Cowboy
Although it probably has nothing to do with the concept of this photo,
Provincetown was the location for Ride 'em Cowboy.
I find the furry belly to be an interesting element.
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.
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.
Monday, January 12, 2026
Athletic Shower Day
It's athletic shower day, and we start with an unnamed 1970s German football team.
1970s
This is supposed to be from a posh 1970s gym.
Or it could be a gay bath house, but what do I know?
Goofing around
I get a "goofing around at the YMCA" vibe from this one,
but the Y probably would have kept the shower cleaner.
Basingstoke
This cheeky team is a Basingstoke, England rugby outfit. I passed through Basingstoke once,
and I felt like I had been transported to a modern suburb of Kansas City.
Freiberg 1980
Eugen Nosko took this photo of a Freiberg, Germany sports team in the shower in 1980.
Both the color and black and white versions are circulating online.
1950s?
This is one of several photos of doubtful provenance in today's set. The website where I found it said this guy is a Mid-20th Century athlete, but they didn't have many shower stalls back then.
Steamy
If these guys are indeed sports figures as my source says,
they must have been shot putters or football linemen.
Happy
The only info I have on this happy group is that they are athletes and the photo is from 1947.
1944 St. Louis Browns
This is the shower room of the 1944 St. Louis Browns. Can you imagine a modern group of spoiled sport celebrity prima donnas setting foot in such a shabby facility. Oh, one more thing. If the men look old for pro sports, remember that it was wartime, and the younger guys were all in the service.
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Paul Poronides Day
A while back, I lamented my lack of photos of Jean Ferrero model Paul Poronides. As is so
often the case, I shortly heard from Brian E, who generously offered to send me his collection.
So today I'm posting ten of them, starting with this kneeling shot.
Thanks, Brian!
Encounter
When I first saw this photo of Paul Poronides, I let my imagintion run free
and had a vision of encountering him like this on a remote mountain trail.
Kneeling
Jean Ferrero used a kneeling modified flex pose quite effectively here.
Mr. Poronides, as usual, looks quite pleased to be there.
Tossing the ball
Even from a distance, we can see that Mr. Poronides enjoys tossing that beach ball.
Hands on Hips
The last picture in our Paul Poronides series shows him in a modified hands on hips pose.
Many thanks again to Brian E for sharing today's photos.
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