Al Urban Day

It's Al Urban day, and I'm starting the show with my 

favorite among his many models, John Gallagher.

 

Joe Sawacki

I was tempted to remove the yellowing from this shot of Joe Sawacki,

but I decided in the end to leave it as I found it.

 

Charles Whitlock

Al Urban took it easy on the oil for this picture of Charles Whitlock.

 

John Farbotnik

I posted a different archery themed photo of John Farbotnik

 a few years ago, but I think I like this one better.

 

Vince Perri

Here we have Vince Perri and his thick bush.

 

Jules Bacon

Jules Bacon has appeared many times on the blog,

but I don't think I've posted this photo before.

 

Fred DeGroot

Fred DeGroot is one of those models who seems to have never made a bad photo.

The problem is that there simply aren't enough of him.

 

Kenneth Pendleton

I have seen Kenneth Pendleton's height listed as both 4'11" and 5'1".  Either way, he was on the extreme end of the diminutive range of bodybuilders.  Mr. Pendleton was not bashful about posing frontally nude, but I chose this posing strap (probably drawn on) photo because is showcases the 

development that won this fine athlete several high level awards.

 

Larry Hedges

This model, Larry Hedges, is one who leaves me wishing for more as I only have 

about four photos of him.  He manages to combine his considerable size 

and strength with gracefulness, and that's not the easiest thing to do.

 

Steve Wengryn

Our last Al Urban model is Steve Wengryn, a guy who worked for at least four other 

photographers over his career.  Based on his youthful appearance in Mr. Urban's work,

 I'd say he may well have started his career with today's featured artist.

 

Middle Aged Nudist Day

It's middle aged nudist day on the blog, and we start with a man reaching for something.

 

Choo-choo

Some nudist resort had a choo-choo train,

and this guy seems to be enjoying it.

 

Happy and hairy

This guy has a great smile and is hairy as well.  Nice.

 

Giving or receiving

I can't tell if he's giving or receiving that gift box.

 

Attribute

Some of you will probably appreciate a certain attribute this fellow has.

 

Singalong

These two gentlemen were in the back row as a nudist camp singalong.

 

Farm

I found this photo in a nudist magazine piece shot on a farm.

 

Pageant presenter

IIRC, this fellow was a presenter at a nudist beauty pageant.

 

Not happy

This guy looks unhappy or suspicious or both.

 

Bucky

Every time I look at our last middle aged nudist, I have a compulsion to call him "Bucky."

 

Laurence Woodford Day

Our resident life model, David, and I have corresponded privately for some time now, and he recently let me know about Physical Idealism and the Art of Posing by Laurence Woodford.  Having posted a few stray photos of Mr. Woodford over the years, I vaguely knew who he was.  I did not, however, know that he had written and posed for this amazing book.  David purchased a copy of it on line and generously shared the photos therein.  I am delighted to present the first of several full series from this excellent work.  Knowing David, he has probably already incorporated some of Mr. Woodford's posing methods into his professional life.  Thanks a million, David!

 

The Archer, No. 2

This is The Archer (No. 2), and it shows the near perfection 

of Laurence Woodford's body from behind.

 

Balance Achieved

This one not only demonstrates Mr. Woodford's well 

shaped body, but also shows some athleticism.

 

The Javelin Cast

The Javelin Cast is one of those "hood ornament" photos I like so much.

 

An Action Study

Mr. Woodford published this as "An Action Study."  

His excellent musculature really shines here.

 

The Vigil

I really like the lighting in The Vigil.

 

Autumn Sadness

Even without seeing Mr. Woodford's face, Autumn Sadness is evocative.

 

Fig leaf

Above we have Mr. Woodford posing as Menokem, aka Menoekeus, the son of Kreon.

Below, one of two versions of the bronze by Alexander J. Leslie.  You'll probably

notice that Mr. Woodford required a much larger fig leaf than the sculpture.

 

The Sentinel

The use of a modern rifle in The Sentinel was a bit of a surprise.

 

Woodsman

This is Plate 18, The Woodsman.  It is shown as "Original," leaving me wondering if there was another version.  Meanwhile, some of you may notice how well he fills that posing strap.

 

Familiar?

If this final one looks familiar to you regular viewers, that's because I posted 

it a few months ago without knowing that it was Laurence Woodford.

Many thanks again to David Life Model for sharing these photos!