The Strength of Man
This particular shot was taken from a portfolio shoot from last weekend. It was Ben’s first modelling style shoot and he was very easy to work with. I found him to be very humble and took directions well.
I am sure he was nervous and out of his comfort zone but in listening and taking direction he received a great result with his shots. He is as you can see a very strongly built man and very powerful. Has also had a stint as a boxer.
Many men are in my opinion raised to be as physically powerful as possible. To be very tough and to never project weakness. However in my opinion the strongest man and the strongest person is not the one who looks the strongest but the one who is the most secure inside.
I felt Ben displayed both internal and external strength on his shoot day. He didn’t try to be stronger in the situation than he was feeling and in this honesty was strong and performed with strength and success.
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KEITH R. WILL...
great shot
donald beynon
nice shadowing he looks amazing
Belinda Leopold
Oh lovely :)
Carine Boustany
beautiful work i love the treatment he looks amazing
Marny Barnes
He is beautiful.
For a lack of better words. His skin is amazing, perfect bone structure highlighted perfectly by the natural light!
Mohammad Khaksar
WHAT ACUTE MODEL…
VERY GOOD SHOT!
Tony Middleton
great result ! your use of natural light on his skin/body and face is a treat.
Karen Cougan
yah Tony, we are finally getting some Gods happening…....thanks for sharing
xkc
Tony Ryan replied
Still prefer the godesses but it is a good pic I think.
David Harris
Great portrait Tony! He does look fantastic! Nice work!
Kym Breeze
Nice shot and nice model….
Peter Evans
Excellent shot!!!!
butchart
Tony… what a beautiful depiction of the strength of man here… when i look at this i dont see power radiated out… his body language and postioning seems to say that he is absorbing power from his surroundings.. i can almost see the invisible line of energy..going inwards to his solar plexus…..........the light seems to gather on his chest and is absorbed.. not reflected outward….... his face speaks of an awe for the quiet moment he is enjoying and rejuvenating from….......... anywho’s…...... that’s waht i take from this…...... thank you…..........b
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Butch, was waiting for someone to comment on the description. I think te model is very honest and humble. As such he is allowing in some ways for people to draw feelings about how he is feeling. Many models put up a very strong or sexy exterior to ward off anyone who tries to see inside.
Mohammad Khaksar
as usualy excellent portrait tony, very good use of lighting and always nice models my friend…
well I think you must try to take photos from women too… plus a composition between male – female, ...just an idea anyway…
be well my friend!
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks for your continued support. I am really keen to do some more couples photography as I feel it adds an extra energy dimension.
micmac
I see a proud and shy man with a lot of character ,beautiful sensible shot.
Tony Ryan replied
Yes, I see someone who is committed to being the best person he can be. This takes so much courage these days where society tries to condition us to be normal and conforming rather than true.
sharida
Ummmm??? I’m trying to think of something to write other than YUM….nope sorry lost for words.
butchart
Tony… not having the priviledge of knowing models or the “shoot” experience myself… it sounds like you are saying that many models may use their beauty an craft as a defense mechanism to actually hide from not only others but themselves…. seems like such a paradigm…...........b
Tony Ryan replied
Hi Butch,
I think it is a people thing to put up a front under pressure. For many people pressure relates to what others think of them. A photograph can become such a vehicle for judgment that many people/models place such importance on the result that they put up a strong or confident front that often blocks their real emotional state of being. Does this make sense? Sometimes I find it hard to put into words what I feel. I know with this guy I didn’t feel the lack of trut that I feel in some.
butchart
actually it makes wonderful sense tony….. and applys to the heart of what i was alluding to… what we the viewers see is not always the true inner emotion of the model but a defense mechanism of confidence and maybe even defiance…..... hope THAT makes some sense to you…...........b
Tony Ryan replied
Yes Butch , makes perfect sense. I think sometimes I get so deep into the feeling that I cloud my own clarity by using words.
Belinda "Billy...
Beautiful shot and very tasteful, or was that tasty! Oh gosh, I don’t know what i’m saying anymore!
vishstudio
he’ll grow in a great model!
xoxart
wow love this image the tones are great and the light is amazing , sexy model too.
lex7
I agree with you completely, the strongest of men are those who are secure in themselves, secure in who they are no matter their situation in life. This is a fantastic shot as even before I read your description the humility in his eyes caught my attention. I love the cleanliness of the shot, the black and white has a softness to it. I believe part of strength is being soft as well as solid. Nicely done.
barnsy
beautiful i love it!
stephfine
well done he does not look out side his comfort zone at all! very sexy!
EnVee
wonderful shot. I like how the lighting features his curves and his phisical balance. wonderful photography and model
Tony Ryan replied
Thanks Nancy, appreciate your comments.
Arletta
hmm… I don’t know I can see the actual photography is done well and I can see his body is well built, but I can’t see anything special here outside of those.
Of course, his face reminds me of my Ex, I just realized, so maybe that’s the problem
Monk
lovely photo
Tiffany Brown
Wonderful!!!! Lighting is great!
Tahnja
I really like the natural feel to his posture and facial expression. Beautiful work my friend!
Maggieposh
Very nice work, indeed !
Tate6
Love the shadow. And of course, he is just a little good-looking! :)
Maggieposh
Oh God, You have done it to me again….What a great shot….I think i have a very High Fever thats just about to start..Mp
Tony Ryan replied
Hi Maggie,
Thanks for all your comments about my work, much appreciated.
jcards
very beautiful. enjoy your description. and if strong yet humble is what you wer’re going for, you definitey captured it.
Arzeian
what a beautiful model…gret photo…love the tonal qualities…
Angel Warda
What a beautiful man!
Cora Wandel
Great work Tony, love the image of Ben and what you wrote about him and his shoot. Excellent. – Cora
2Herzen
This is another wonderful shot!