Cheers.

He was just asking to be photographed! Brought a little sunshine to my day! 

I hope I have captured him tastefully, and this will be a break from the inevitable entries of flowers, sunsets, sunrises, kids with ice creams, and pets.

(Although if anyone is petty enough to report this photo, I do have a back up, but hopefully no one will object to a tasteful, arty shot).

There is more obvious nudity on this site already. All of it females, time to balance things up a bit.

Well done Marion I like it.  Different but nice.

Thanks Bob, appreciate your comments.

It was not intended as a case of throwing down the gauntlet,  (though I would welcome more of the same) just anticipating the inevitable backlash, (there are some members on here who are willing to have a pop at me anytime -for any reason) and pointing out that there are many photos of naked women on this site already, and they seem to have met with enthusiasm, generally. So, I don't see mine as any different, in that respect.

Also my picture is suggestive, rather than provocative.

Good photo, tastefully done I don't see it being a problem, I was wondering too where the nude females are, just to help me improve my photographic technique

Dave

An interesting study, Marion, with a very tasteful crop! The monochrome treatment emphasises the patterns of light and shade well. Good luck in competition. Thanks for your comments.

certainly different - looks like he works out !!!!! very subtle - well done and good luck

Well you beat me to it Marion. I was going to submit my version.

Anyway, well done on being brave enough to enter this. In my opinion, on theme and not at all offensive or tacky. No different than the topless, 'artistic' female shots we often see on the site.

You already know I like this. I think the choice of black and white works well and I particularly like the light and shadows cast by the blinds. A bit more contrast maybe but a strong image regardless, especially for the first try.

Thanks Angela, and I intend to.

Fantastic take on the theme. I love it. Best of luck in the comp.

p..n was edited out by the site not me

Eddie

What a fabulous photo - is he your husband/partner?

Love the use of black and white and the lighting is perfect.

Certainly brightened my day!  :)

Oh la la Marion, really like this shot i think the way the sun is shining on his face really works in black and white, quite an arty shot.  Well done

 A risky shot with lots of reaction, but in my opinion within tasteful guidelines. (P.G rating)

Well done, great black and white image.

May the sunshine down on you always!

VBOL THIS MONTH AND FOR THE FUTURE,

Please feel free to take a look at my pic and please do comment, at link below, if you like it, please like it!!

http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/competition/entry/275057#comment-729714

Original and excellent. Photography is a art form, which I love. Nice on theme with the sun & shadows. Congrats and well done.

ps. Next time you want to use my body again let me know lol. :-)  BOL

Mmm, great shot, best of luck

Very artsy shot! Nicely composed! Definitely different and stands out!

You get a "like" from me! Check out my entry for this month: http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/competition/entry/275673

http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/gallery/392156

Fantastic shot. Best of Luck.

time to wake up, the sun is up. nice idea. bol!

Very different. Come on Marion, tell us who he is.Lovely shot.

real nice tasteful shot.i think theres a real place for male nudity as long as its done like this, respectfully and dignified.the tones in this are beautiful. i would feel inspired but my hubby is like the dude in the pic plus 1 lol i dont think he'd aprieciate me putting shirtless pics up of him lol xxxxxxx

The 'exposure' is just perfect! Works so well in B&W and I love the angle of the shadows that fall across the face and neck with the larger shadow falling across the chest and down the arm. A difficult subject to get artisticaly right...but you have nailed it.

Looks like a few folks are getting lazy with the likes, this should have scrollered by now.  Maybe if you had cropped a little less off.

Wonderful photo of Marion, an interesting idea and realization, original approach to the topic, an interesting effect of great spots like the blind ...
Thanks for commment.
I cordially greet.
Best of Luck!

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P.R.

OHHH to have been there! I'm very jealous.

Nice take on the theme and nothing wrong with it in my view.
Perhaps it's my monitor but as mentioned a bit more contrast would help.