Roy Blakey

Roy Blakey is our photographer today, and we start with a model in a pose Mr. Blakey used a number of times.  He did, however, change it up to various degrees every time he shot it.  In this case, 

one arm is brought in close to the cheek, and the hips are slightly tilted to one side.

 

Unique pose

In contrast to the first photo of the set, the pose here seems rather unique.

 

The look

This is a good photo all around, but I especially like 

how the model is looking right into our eyes.

 

Demure

Although the pose is on the demure side, Mr. Blakey's 

photographic skills are on full display here.

 

Skating Inspired

If we didn't already know it, this pose might be clue that Roy Blakey 

spent decades in the ice skating extravaganza business.

 

Cropped

Although this one is heavily cropped, it is an another example 

of Mr. Blakey's sweeping dance and skating inspired poses.

 

Nice recliner

I think this is one of the better reclining shots I've posted recently.

 

Double

We get double over the shoulder looks from these two.

 

Spaniel memories

This guy's expression reminds me of a fine spaniel we had when I was a child.

 

Lighting

Closing the Roy Blakey series with an example of some fine lighting and fine buns.

 

Bearded Academic Drawings

Our theme today is 19th C. academic drawings, and we start with one my source 

described as by F. Diem.  A work by the same artist will appear later today.

 

Aurelio Blasco

Aurelio Blasco drew this one in 1866.

 

Unfinished

This one looks unfinished.

 

Lawton Parker

This one is by American artist Lawton Parker, 1868-1954.

 

Possible repeat

I may have posted this item by an unknown before, but it's worth another look.

 

Lanky

This drawing of a lanky model came with no information at all.

 

Diem, F. II

Here's another drawing tagged "Diem, F."  The signature seems to say that,

but multiple googles produced no artist by that name.

 

Rodin

This poorly preserved drawing is said to be by Rodin.

It is a sketch for one of his bronzes?

 

Stocky

I like the stocky model in this work by an unknown artist.

 

Signed

This one has a signature, but my source didn't name 

the artist, and I can't make it out.  Anyone?

 

Coal and whitewash

I thought this one had an artist's name attached, but it was 

a German description that mentioned coal and whitewash.

 

Unknown with shadow image

Our final drawing is by yet another unknown artist

and has a parallel unfinished image at right.

 

Hairy Physique Models Day

Today we look at ten hairy models from some of the best physique photographers.

We begin with Tony Segal photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles.

 

Jim Higgins

Pat Milo didn't photograph all that many hairy models, but Jim Higgins is an exception.

And he took quite a few pictures of him, so expect to see more in future sets.

 

Unknown X 2

I picked this one up during the sack of tumblr, and both the model and photographer are unknown, 

at least to me.  That has to be the most prodigious happy trail I've ever seen.

 

Mike King

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Jimmy Martin

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Avery Willard Unknown

This hairy unknown posed in only his boots and mustache for Avery Willard.

 

Chuck McAmish

Bob Carr of the somewhat obscure Bobco Studio took this 1967 photo of Chuck McAmish.

 

Jon West

We get a really nice smile in this AMG posing strap picture of Jon West.

 

Kovert Unknown

This is what happens when you slather oil on a really hairy guy.

Kovert of Hollywood produced the photo of an unknown model.

 

Richard Reagan

Finishing the set with Richard Reagan as photographed by Bruce of LA.  If he looks familiar, 

it's because I featured a different photo of him in a Labor Day series a while back.

Scroll down for our annual Veterans Day special.

 

Veterans Day 2025

For Veterans Day 2025, I'm doing something different and going on the lighter side.

We will be looking at wartime buddies in a variety of situations.

Some of these became lasting friendships and perhaps more.

 

T-shirts

I know several of you will appreciate the white t-shirts on these two.

 

Doughboys

Here we have two Doughboys from World War I.

 

Double Date?

This looks like a double date to me.

 

Shorts or Undies

I can't decide if these two are in shorts or underwear.

 

Sailors

I find these African-American sailors to be quite charming.

 

Beach buddies

These two sailors seem quite friendly.

 

Train Sleepers

This is one of my favorite World War II photos ever.

 

Royal Hawaiian

I think this was made on the porch of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki.

 

Helena Sergeants

These two sergeants had their picture made together in Helena, Montana.

 

Mixed services

The Army and Navy seem to be getting along well here.

 

Deck

Our last two Veterans Day buddies posed on the deck in front ot their tent.