Russ Warner Day

It's Russ Warner day on the blog, and I can think of no better 

way to start than with this photo of Ray Liedtke.

 

Steve Reeves

It is a testament to Russ Warner's stature as a photographer of bodybuilders that he worked with some of the greats.  In this case he captured Steve Reeves at the start of his movie career.

 

Louis Venega

Russ Warner went a bit heavy on the oil in this photo of Louis Venega

 

Lou Marshall

The model in this one is Lou Marshall.

 

Ed Theriault

Muscles galore in this photo of Ed Theriault.

 

Jack Thomas

This shot of Jack Warner is among a group of photos of that fine model 

which recently showed up on a vintage resale website.

I never get tired of looking at this guy.

 

Bob Rome

The pose used in this Russ Warner photo of Bob Rome makes me think 

of a more masculine version of some modern ballet moves.

 

Armand Girroux

Armand Giroux posed for Mr. Warner with a rather menacing looking short sword.

 

Jerry Riskin

Russ Warner's skills as a photographer and his background as a competitive bodybuilder 

paved the way for numerous magazine covers.  This 1954 item features Jerry Riskin.

 

Roy Hilligen

Ending Russ Warner day with a picture from a memorable photo shoot with Roy Hilligen.

 

Early 20th Century

Our photos today are early 20th Century, and we start with a guy standing at attention.

 

Beach handstand

These men are having a fun day at the beach.

 

Favorite

Although we might wish for a bit more clarity,

this is hands down my favorite of the day.

I'd love to know the story here.

 

Anatomical?

This one looks like it might have been part of an anatomical or motion study set.

 

Recliner

While the pose here is interesting, that board platform doesn't look too comfy.

 

Fishermen

This is how fishing should be done.

 

Accusation

"That's him, Officer.  That's the man who stole my clothes."

 

Little grin

We get just a bit of a grin from this athlete.

 

Double Derriere

We get contrasting skin tones in this double derriere item.

 

1910

The only information that came with the last image of the set was the year, 1910.

 

J. Wayne Higgs II

Today I am posting my second series on the work of J. Wayne Higgs.

We start with a male with staff from 1968.

 

Selfie I

This the first of five self portraits in today's series.  I've put 

them in chronological order, with this one being from 1965.

 

Vatican Statue

Scattered among all the selfies and impressive male nude art photos 

in J. Wayne Higgs' portfolio, one also finds a fair number of pictures

 he made of male nude sculptures.  This one is from the Vatican Museum.

 

Selfie II

Mr. Higgs made this self portrait in 1967.

 

1968

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Selfie III

This is the first of two 1979 self portraits in today's series and it includes a female model.

 

Mr. Higgs took this one for Guild Press in 1968.

 

Selfie IV

Here is another self portrait from 1979.

 

Reclining

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Selfie V

Our last post of the set is yet another self portrait, only a twofer this time from 1988.