Author Topic: What next? (Read 7119 times)

John Stutz · « **on:** March 09, 2008, 09:34:43 PM »

In January of 2007, something wonderful happened to me -- I retired. Life has been wonderful since. However, I did discover one huge drawback to retirement, which is that there seems to be a limit as to how much web porn one can humanly consume. Not only are naughty images starting to lose their lustre for me, but I'm finding my interest in imagery I once found exciting to be wearing thin over time. Sadly, this is starting to include my own imagery (if you can believe that!) which is yet another reason why a change of pace following Volume 2 seems warranted.

So I'm curious to know what types of imagery still inspire you all (besides mine of course). I have my own collection of favorite photographers who still hold my interest. But I'd like to see if anyone else can point out some truly inspiring works from photographers I may not know about. Or, can anyone point out some amazing images that you find outstanding, intriguing, or captivating? They need not be fitness related images.

Btw, I'm fixing to set up my own home studio to try some new things. So I might be needing a few volunteer models in the near future. This is separate from the work I'm doing on Volume 2 though. And I can virtually guarantee the results will suck. Practice makes perfect though (one would hope).

davidpaul · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2008, 02:58:12 AM »

Fascinating.

Try eating a Scrumpdiddlyumptious Bar.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2008, 04:10:45 AM »

I moved this thread b/c I think you'll get better responses on this board.

I love photographs...I'm terrible with names, other than the obvious ones like Ansel Adams, but that's not really the stuff that really gets to me anyway. Neither is porn.

I mean, porn's great and all, but it's not the kind of imagery that inspires me in such a way that it sticks with me for more than a few mins.

I like the things that are hard to capture and can be unbelieveable...weather events like bolts of lightning, animals or people captured when something crazy is going on....things that make you go HOLY SHIT.

davidpaul · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2008, 04:32:15 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on March 10, 2008, 04:10:45 AM

I moved this thread b/c I think you'll get better responses on this board.

I love photographs...I'm terrible with names, other than the obvious ones like Ansel Adams, but that's not really the stuff that really gets to me anyway. Neither is porn.

I mean, porn's great and all, but it's not the kind of imagery that inspires me in such a way that it sticks with me for more than a few mins.

I like the things that are hard to capture and can be unbelieveable...weather events like bolts of lightning, animals or people captured when something crazy is going on....things that make you go HOLY SHIT.

What about bangbus, or assparade?

You telling me that isnt art, that is inspiring?

Luv2Hurt · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2008, 05:13:02 AM »

Some of the most awesome imagery I have seen ever were the ones taken by the Hubble telescope, I know that does not help but those are hard to beat. I agree with what Ripitupbaby says about the stuff she mentioned, are usually very cool too.

I have always thought cityscapes can look pretty cool too.

What i really find interesting is the shots of people in their natural surroundings during everyday life, not staged. Such as pics of the inner city ghettos that kind of gritty stuff, stuff that portrays emotion. A bit like the Life photographs.

Butterbean · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2008, 06:24:25 AM »

Most of the scenarios described above are interesting to me (except davidpauls

).

I will try to post some pics in this thread as I come across them.

John Stutz · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2008, 06:31:06 AM »

As I mentioned, I have my own collection of favorite photographers...

Quote from: Luv2Hurt on March 10, 2008, 05:13:02 AM

I have always thought cityscapes can look pretty cool too.

Take a peek at Floriane de Lassée. Her work amazes me. I wish she had a book published of her work. Last I checked, she didn't. Maybe I could learn how to do something like this in the next 30 years!

Quote from: Luv2Hurt on March 10, 2008, 05:13:02 AM

What i really find interesting is the shots of people in their natural surroundings during everyday life, not staged. Such as pics of the inner city ghettos that kind of gritty stuff, stuff that portrays emotion. A bit like the Life photographs.

David Drebin is also terrific. His book recently came out and is wonderful. Though his models are clearly staged, it's a bit grittier than the usual.

Thanks for the feedback.

John Stutz · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2008, 06:33:02 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on March 10, 2008, 04:10:45 AM

I mean, porn's great and all, but it's not the kind of imagery that inspires me in such a way that it sticks with me for more than a few mins.

Did you mean to say, "sticks with me" or "sticks to me" ?

John Stutz · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2008, 06:37:26 AM »

Ooooh... how about some "inner space" pics? These are cool too. Imagery of cutaway stones by Bill Atkinson. (More interesting than it sounds)

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:51:27 AM »

Quote from: John Stutz on March 10, 2008, 06:33:02 AM

Did you mean to say, "sticks with me" or "sticks to me" ?

BOTH.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:56:20 AM »

WTF@ THIS WHOLE THREAD!......................

(this guy wants new material and the thread was moved here why again ?!?!?!?!??!!?)

The Squadfather · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:56:30 AM »

hahahaha, where do these clowns come from?

benz · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:59:15 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on March 10, 2008, 04:10:45 AM

I moved this thread b/c I think you'll get better responses on this board.

I love photographs...I'm terrible with names, other than the obvious ones like Ansel Adams, but that's not really the stuff that really gets to me anyway. Neither is porn.

I mean, porn's great and all, but it's not the kind of imagery that inspires me in such a way that it sticks with me for more than a few mins.

I like the things that are hard to capture and can be unbelieveable...weather events like bolts of lightning, animals or people captured when something crazy is going on....things that make you go HOLY SHIT.

How about you give us some porn images of YOU !

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:00:01 AM »

He's not looking for new beat off material Mike.

He's looking for inspirational imagery!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #14 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:01:46 AM »

Quote from: benz on March 10, 2008, 07:59:15 AM

How about you give us some porn images of YOU !

I was actually going to suggest that maybe John could regain his inspiration by shooting some more fit girls, starting with me.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2008, 08:05:23 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on March 10, 2008, 08:01:46 AM

I was actually going to suggest that maybe John could regain his inspiration by shooting some more fit girls, starting with me.

ooooooooooooh ok i get it now..................... ..........."Networking"

YoungBlood · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:04:21 AM »

Quote from: John Stutz on March 10, 2008, 06:31:06 AM

Take a peek at Floriane de Lassée.
David Drebin is

I liked both sites, found myself saying "damn that's cool!" at a lot of them-especially Floriane's work.

YoungBlood · « **Reply #17 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:22:12 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 10, 2008, 09:17:04 AM

for "Masturbatory Purposes"?!?!?!?

If he's posting "I might need a few volunteers" it's NOT for masturbating. It's for getting some hottie into his house, putting a camera on her....next thing she knows is that she's shooting this weeks edition of "Exploited College Girls."
Maybe I should do that!!!

John Stutz · « **Reply #18 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:24:35 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 10, 2008, 09:17:04 AM

SOOOOOO................hes looking for some girls to get naked for him(for free!)....

Oh no... you've got that all backwards. The reason for shooting in studio is so I can get naked. That's frowned upon in the public places I usually shoot.

John Stutz · « **Reply #19 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:32:27 AM »

Btw, here's another provoking photographer, Mark Laita, who I brought up on another forum some time ago. He actually features two bodybuilders and a figure competitor in his diptychs (look it up on your own time). Interesting parallels on each.

Hustle Man · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:33:19 AM »

Quote from: John Stutz on March 09, 2008, 09:34:43 PM

In January of 2007, something wonderful happened to me -- I retired. Life has been wonderful since. However, I did discover one huge drawback to retirement, which is that there seems to be a limit as to how much web porn one can humanly consume. Not only are naughty images starting to lose their lustre for me, but I'm finding my interest in imagery I once found exciting to be wearing thin over time. Sadly, this is starting to include my own imagery (if you can believe that!) which is yet another reason why a change of pace following Volume 2 seems warranted.

So I'm curious to know what types of imagery still inspire you all (besides mine of course). I have my own collection of favorite photographers who still hold my interest. But I'd like to see if anyone else can point out some truly inspiring works from photographers I may not know about. Or, can anyone point out some amazing images that you find outstanding, intriguing, or captivating? They need not be fitness related images.

Btw, I'm fixing to set up my own home studio to try some new things. So I might be needing a few volunteer models in the near future. This is separate from the work I'm doing on Volume 2 though. And I can virtually guarantee the results will suck. Practice makes perfect though (one would hope).

FYI, this is how sexual serial killers start out. Desensitized to porn then the next thing you know their freezers are full of dis-membered female body parts. I say beware don't let the smooth taste fool ya!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #21 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:37:09 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 10, 2008, 09:31:27 AM

Bodybuilders (Fitness/and Figure girls) ......ways of thinking are so "skewered"
there delusion of grandeur has them doing things they would not normally do!
(If i "pose" for this guy ...it will get me "exposure" ......then ill turn pro/get a supplement contract and be in all the magazines!!)

i see this all the time (they have no REAL friends because they use everybody for "Networking")
we go to shows with friends who are bodybuilders/fitness/figure girls .....and they spend the whole time "shmooozing" and trying to "make connections" (lol we just wanted a nice night out with friends to see a show)
they would sell there own mother to make "connections"

very sad .............the whole industry is based on using people and "what can you do for me???"
my career???
sucks...............not very many "real people"

I just want to shoot with John because I think he's a great photographer.

AWESOME photos from the links that have been posted in this thread...I love the city pics, they are really cool.

I also love sports pics...the ones that capture the most intense moment of a competition, incredible feats of human strength/will, etc.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #22 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:37:22 AM »

Bodybuilders (Fitness/and Figure girls) ......ways of thinking are so "skewered"
there delusion of grandeur has them doing things they would not normally do!
(If i "pose" for this guy ...it will get me "exposure" ......then ill turn pro/get a supplement contract and be in all the magazines!!)

i see this all the time (they have no REAL friends because they use everybody for "Networking")
we go to shows with friends who are bodybuilders/fitness/figure girls .....and they spend the whole time "shmooozing" and trying to "make connections" (lol we just wanted a nice night out with friends to see a show)
they would sell there own mother to make "connections"

very sad .............the whole industry is based on using people and "what can you do for me???"
my career???
sucks...............not very many "real people"

michael arvilla · « **Reply #23 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:41:05 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on March 10, 2008, 09:37:09 AM

I just want to shoot with John because I think he's a great photographer.

AWESOME photos from the links that have been posted in this thread...I love the city pics, they are really cool.

I also love sports pics...the ones that capture the most intense moment of a competition, incredible feats of human strength/will, etc.

Then honestly hire him (pay him!) to take your pictures................(hes a photogarpher...that's what he does for work)
again Lori this isn't directed at you.................but Bodybuilders/fitness/figure girls always want things "Gratis"
like it's "owed them" just because they lift weights lol
your nobody special neither am i ..............you want pictures of yourself

PAY THE MAN!

YoungBlood · « **Reply #24 on:** March 10, 2008, 09:55:32 AM »

Quote from: John Stutz on March 10, 2008, 09:32:27 AM

Btw, here's another provoking photographer, Mark Laita, who I brought up on another forum some time ago. He actually features two bodybuilders and a figure competitor in his diptychs (look it up on your own time). Interesting parallels on each.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dict.asp?Word=diptychs+

dip·tych (dptk)
n.
1. A work consisting of two painted or carved panels that are hinged together.
2. An ancient writing tablet having two leaves hinged together.
3. A list of names, originally contained on such a tablet, of living and dead Christians for whom special prayers are made during the liturgy in many eastern and western churches.