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Rodin by Studio Troll i Ord
-See more of the artist's work below-
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Seriously....
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Really, all the other skateboarders should just give up!
I am not sure I have ever watched a Zac Efron movie or tv show all the way through (almost made it through Hairspray but about 45 minutes was with the >> button), but my he is purdy. Getting even hotter as he gets a bit older and bulking up a bit. Maybe I will try to make it through Valentine's Day without using the fast forward....
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Favorite TV Dog: Stella
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I am not sure I have laughed quite so hard at the suicidal tendencies of French Bulldog as I did while watching last weeks Modern Family. Watching Jay and Gloria try to ensure Stella did not end it all in the families swimming pool was priceless. Stella, as played by Brigitte, has the best facial expressions of anyone in the immensely talented cast.
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Fade To BLACK by Studio Troll i Ord
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Blackby Frank Aron Gårdsø
When I first contacted Frank Aron Gårdsø of Studio Troll i Ord, it was about one shot of one model. Although the Oslo photographer says he is not a professional, his portfolio is a visually eclectic mix of subjects, themes and textures. Along with many incredible shots of male models were sets with titles such as Oslo Trash, Dolls, Masks, Got Milk and Butts. Now...if you check out FH on any type of regular basis you may have assumed I would have gone straight to Butts, but this time I went straight to Black. (the butts...hopefully a follow-up...)
Usually I can pinpoint why an image speaks to me but with black, I have still not exactly figured it out. Visually there is just something incredibly intriguing to me about the images. It might be the luminescent look of the models skin contrasted with the black, it might be the similarity of the material to a garbage bag. The way in which Frank chose to shoot, with pose and angles, it almost looks as if the model is lost, trapped at the bottom of a bag. Although this may not have been Frank's intent, it gives the images a feel of urgency I liked. Whatever the reason, visually the images were something I had not seen before, that in itself is something that always warrants attention.
I found this very nice and shiny PVC coated fabric in my favorite fabric store, and I just had to buy it. Sometimes I don’t even have an idea of what to shoot. I just buy stuff that I find interesting and stash it at home until later. Sometimes I don't get any ideas and just play with it. This time I started out by taking pictures of a friend of mine and I just put the black PVC coated fabric on my bed adjusted him on top of it and started to shoot. I liked the result and wanted to try this out on other models.
'I wanted to have the human body turned and twisted in different shape on top of that black fabric. I wanted the shine and feel of something metallic, in contrast with the pale skin of the models. As for the shooting itself, I just used a chair to stand on while I positioned the model on the fabric directly on my living room floor. Used one flash. Aimed the camera directly down on the model. I did not even see in my viewfinder what I shot. I took a chance that it will turn out well. I set the focus manually and moved my arms as far out as I could and took the shot. Simple as that, and many hours of work in Photoshop to get the desired look and feel that I wanted at that time.'
Frank Aron Gårdsø
Frank's day job is also one with a focus on the visual. Frank has worked in various aspects of the film industry, cinematographer, actor, writer and director and numerous other jobs related to the industry including working as part of the crew for Norway's Next Top Model. Frank says often it is something very simple that becomes his inspiration.
'Sometimes I write a little story that goes with it, sometimes I just like to test my skills in Photoshop and then a whole new concept pops up.'
Check out more of Frank's concepts on ModelMayhem, flickr and his brand new site HERE:
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Happy Birthday today January 21st to:
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Happy Birthday tod Robby Benson who turns 56 today.
Check out more of Robby & today's birthday boys HERE:
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Infectious: Parker by Millar Photographics
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Parker Shell by Millar Photographics
I have had my eye on the work of Neil Millar from Millar Photographics for awhile now. Neil's work with model Jerome Davis caught my eye last year and I made a note to get in contact with the artist. When I revisited Neil's portfolio in December his recent work with 21 year model Parker Shell literally jumped off the screen at me.
Parker has to have one of the worlds most infectious grins. His smile lit up each shot and Neil wisely made Parker's smile the focus of many of his images. Although his smile is what initially attracted me to his images, his appeal does not stop there. Parker also has incredible blue eyes and a extremely fit body and looks like he is having a lot fun in front of the camera.
Hailing from Salmon Arm British Columbia, Neil has always been visually surrounded by extraordinary sites. Tourists flock to the city each summer to spend time by engulfed by the area's mountains, lakes and of course, the Salmon River. If you check out Neil's site you will see his passion for photography was often channeled through capturing the scenic sites around him.
Neil has always dreamt of taking his photography to a different and more professional level. Over the past couple of years, Neil's lens has focused less on landscapes and more on people and loves the expressiveness, energy and creativity of working with models.
Expressive is without a doubt the perfect adjective to describe Neil's work with Parker. Neil says working with Parker was extraordinary and that his smile could melt glaciers. I wholehearted agree and can think of no greater compliment.
Check out more of Neil's work on ModelMayhem and his official site HERE:
You can also check out more of Parker on MM HERE:
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New To The Walk Away list: C. Thomas Howell in To Protect & Serve
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One of my favorite posts was back in 2008 when I did my motion picture 'Walk-Away' list. Four years later it is time to go back to the vault and update the list with scenes from movies I have seen since the original list.
In the meantime, one of my favorite places to visit, Casperfan's cap site added some of the best caps I have seen of C. Thomas Howell from 1992's To Protect And Serve. C. Thomas should tide you over until I update the list!
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The Walk Away...
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From August 2008.The Walk Away: We all love them. It is used in movie after movie. A safe way to get a hot male actor naked. Usually it is an actor getting out of bed, walking across a room. Here are some of my favorites:
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What was so shocking about this was, besides the brief frontal of JP was I never thought I would ever see 'Brandon' naked. Jason Priestly in Calender Girl.
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I loved Steve Guttenbergs walk away in The Bedroom Window.
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Patrick Swayze in Roadhouse
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Even though he showed more in a few scenes, this was a favorite scene of Kevin Zegers in Transamerica.
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Rob Lowe in YoungBlood
Bonus Walk-Away
Lowe with Kim Cattrall in Masquerade.
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Wes Ramsey's cute tushie in Latter Days.
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Billy Zane in Dead Calm
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Jude Law at his absolute hottest in Wilde.
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The Oh so beautiful behind of Ryan Phillipe in 54.
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Of course, I have posted versions of this scene many times, it certainly is a classic, Casper Van Dien's glorious backside in Starshipp Troopers
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