Paul via phone
> On Nov 24, 2013, at 10:04 PM, knarf <[email protected]> wrote: > > We disagree on many issues, Paul. But you're always a gentleman. And a friend. > > Wrong. > > But a friend. That's all I aspire to. Let's do a male nude pug. It would be interesting to see who could do it justice . > > LOL! > > cheers, > frank > > Paul Stenquist <[email protected]> wrote: >> I love you too Frank. Seriously, you're a pal. That's why I try to >> liberate you:-) >> >> Paul via phone >> >>> On Nov 24, 2013, at 9:50 PM, knarf <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> You completely miss my point Paul. >>> >>> I don't shoot nudes. Male or female. I wouldn't do the genre justice. >> Male or female. >>> >>> And I wasn't complaining. I was commenting. >>> >>> So far the comments to my post are about what I expected, from the >> expected sources. >>> >>> But I love ya, buddy! >>> >>> ;-) >>> >>> Anyone else? >>> >>> Cheers, >>> frank >>> >>> Paul Stenquist <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> The simple solution: shoot some male nudes and post them, I would >> think >>>> that someone who fervently believes there should be balance would >>>> strive to make that happen rather than merely complaining . I shot a >>>> nude self portrait in sycamore canyon about a dozen years ago. Hmmm. >>>> >>>> Paul via phone >>>> >>>>> On Nov 24, 2013, at 9:35 PM, knarf <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> What makes you think I haven't protested museums and galleries? >>>>> >>>>> Besides, just because another venue objectifies females doesn't >> mean >>>> it should be done here. >>>>> >>>>> And there are surely many reasons other than beauty to portray the >>>> male form. Power, athleticism, eroticism, are they not valid >> reasons? >>>>> >>>>> Not that I accept your statement that female forms are more >> beautiful >>>> than male. That strikes as pure opinion not backed by any facts >>>> whatsoever. How could it be anything other than opinion? >>>>> >>>>> Keep in mind that the art world, from artists to curators to >> gallery >>>> owners to purchasers is male-dominated. >>>>> >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> frank >>>>> >>>>> Paul Stenquist <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> Mature male bodies simply aren't as attractive as female bodies. >> Art >>>>>> history weighs heavily in favor of the female form. Perhaps you >>>> should >>>>>> mount a protest at the Met. >>>>>> >>>>>> Paul via phone >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Nov 24, 2013, at 9:14 PM, knarf <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The catalyst for this little missive, I must admit, is Bruce's >>>> recent >>>>>> series of NSFW semi-nudes. That being said, it's not directed >>>>>> specifically to or at Bruce. It's more a comment on the whole >> female >>>>>> nude thing. Others have posted similar photos in the past and >> likely >>>>>> will do so again. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> My problem, of course, is the objectification of women. And it's >>>> not >>>>>> because they're sexualized by showing "dirty parts". It's because >>>>>> there's such a huge disparity between male nudes and female nudes. > > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
