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01/17/2009 09:01 PM
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Ted Gough
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Well, I thought about answering this one by saying I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole, but then I decided there are just simply WAAAY too many slippery downhill avalanche trails no matter which way I might turn...............so I'm going to leave this one alone now - back away from the computer for awhile - and then move on to the next topic!!!
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01/18/2009 12:27 AM
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F K
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You left this topic alone very well, Ted.
Well thanks for replying, Beatriz and Kim... I'm sure one can post a tasteful nude be it man or woman. And yes, there are markets for it, perhaps Viagra will snap up a photo or two. Or for calendars. Just two examples.
It's funny how people reply somewhat easier to forum posts about women nudity, where they may hesitate to reply regarding male nudity. To me both men and women are beautiful if the photo is done tastefully. When I first joined, I found I switched on my filter; then removed it - as the odd photo came about that was nicely done, and I was glad to see it. That lead me to wondering where the men were.
http://www.barebulb.com/paug03ndi01.php is an interesting link. I hope you have time to read it.
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01/18/2009 04:46 AM
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Richard Winn
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There wouldn't be a market in the UK Fran, as it's illegal to show the erect penis in a public performance (I've probably not used the best phrase there  ), which would include any web sites. Any photos would only be sellable in licenced premises I should imagine.
True fine art nudes give some insights into lighting and may give ideas that could transfer to other areas of photography. Many of the nudes here are more fine line than fine art, the odd one pops up for rating that is interesting though.
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01/18/2009 12:45 PM
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Maria Adelaide Silva
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Fran,
Search spy doesn't show a high interest for man nudity, but I'm sure it has a market, either explict or more artistic. I'm sure there are women and men who look for that kind of image, and I believe male nudity has less offer (at least here in SP), so it may be a niche.
Just please make it tastefully. I'm tired of the vulgar female nudity we see here.
A friend of mine had a B&W photo of his and his wife when she was pregnant, both were naked but no genitals were in view. He was holding her from behind, and both his and her arms and hands were strategically placed to cover anything. Natural side lighting from a window was used. The intimacy and affection of the couple were there, in the posing and facial expressions. It was a sensual yet delicate nude.
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01/24/2009 12:28 AM
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Margie Avellino
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Hi, Fran,
funny Thread, you have Ted on the run !! Well I posted this one, just for you. He's on loan, so enjoy!
http://www.shutterpoint.com/Photos-ViewPhoto.cfm?id=693501
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01/24/2009 12:39 AM
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F K
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Many Thanks, Margie:
I'll guess you want me to comment/rate? Why not eh?
Let's see, composition, ummm mmm hmmm OK! Lighting: uhh. ooooOH MY!
ok then, FOCUS: yes, those are quite umm, well!
Tell a story? I can think of a few.
Grain? uhh. what? grain what?
Well, Margie - just a big THANKS!
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01/24/2009 12:49 AM
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Margie Avellino
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No problem, it was a pleasure taking the photos of these college boys at the beach for the local paper
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03/16/2009 09:51 PM
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Ted Gough
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Fran - I hadn't noticed this thread for awhile, but now that I have again, I'd just like to say that one of the most important things that will help you to be successful with this idea is for several guys - like Greg or Sven or Ted or Richard did up above - to stick up for you.
Really - all you need is one, but see?? We're ALL willing to support you - so just go for it!!
--Ted
..........er......well probably not THESE specific guys.......what I mean is......well certainly at least not ME.......but you know......um.......I mean.....well, you DO get the point about sticking up for you - right??? NO!!...I didn't mean THAT......I meant at least I think - actually I fervently hope - that you know what I MEANT about that point.......uhhh....right?? Please!!!??
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03/16/2009 10:11 PM
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Zol Straub
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I don’t understand this thread….how can you have erect pens? And what is so sensual about pens anyway? I have one in my pocket that I often fiddle with and I don’t find it erotic at ……….eh what?
I left out an ‘i’?
…….where?
….ohhhhhh…he he silly me!
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03/17/2009 12:24 AM
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Ted Gough
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Please, please everyone... Bare with us as we roll up our sleaze and try to get all this distension sordid out... (Uh....pssst - Zol?!! - Can we talk in private parts....?? I've been peeing at this thread for an hour, and completely missed the word pen-is mis-pled... Something's lost here, and it might be I, so can we straighten this out a little less pubicly...??)
OK - That's all for me in this one!!! I would say this is getting ridiculous - but I'm afraid somehow THAT would head off in the wrong direction too....so never mind!!!
Good night all!!
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