Lorena A photographed by Pierre Dal Corso.
This first image is a crop (see the whole of it after the jump).
Modern Pin Up
Even as the Pirelli Calendar flaunts its fiftieth anniversary with a previously unseen shoot by Helmut Newton, it’s easy to forget that powerful images of impossibly beautiful women were not always the norm. The original Calendar was a novel experiment in luxury marketing, devised by art director Derek Forsyth in 1964 to set a then-fledgling tire maker apart from the competition.
The Immaculate Kate Moss
Here’s ‘The Immaculate Kate Moss‘ as photographed by Mart & Marcus for Playboy 60th Anniversary.
William Mortensen
The first image is a rather lovely photograph by William Mortensen, shot in 1931.
First Look At Kate Moss’s Playboy
Here’s the cover of the Playboy 60th anniversary issue, January February 2014 featuring Kate Moss photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.
Needle in a Haystack
This blog is full of beautiful photography of naked woman.
But this entirely naturalistic portrait of a man is truly wonderful. I have no idea who the photographer is.
Via: My Photographic Life
Deep Sea
‘Deep Sea’ by Kesler Tran.
Via: Kesler Tran
Karen Elson by Mikael Jansson
Naturalistic editorial featuring the always beguiling Karen Elson as photographed by Mikael Jansson.
The Roommates
Joe Wehner is working on a series of intimate portraits called The Roommates; some of the work from the series has already featured on S Magazine’s influential STALKER blog.
He adds new work every week; follow the project here.
This image is of the ever delectable Vee Laroche.
Patricia Highsmith by Rolf Tietgens
It wasn’t until I realised that this figurative study/portrait was of the of the crime writer Patricia Highsmith – Strangers On A Train & The Talented Mr Ripley – that my interest was piqued.
The photograph is by Rolf Tietgens.
Via: The Quiet Front
Paz by Nan Goldin
Supercool mad, bad and dangerous to know actress Paz de la Huerta makes a welcome but bruised and battered return in this portrait by Nan Goldin.
Via: Heartless Romantic
Walter Bird
Female Nude from 1938, photographed by Walter Bird.
Via: The Quiet front
Another Week Begins…
It’s off to the studio for another week of pressures, pains and, of course, creative pleasures…
…but. looking at the weather outside, I’m still forced to contemplate the alternatives.
(Another uncredited Tumblr web image).
Via: Pictophile
Mirror Images
Candice Swanepoel & Martha Hunt by Paola Kudacki for 25 Magazine No.3.
Valio
Gotta hand it to the Fins for creating memorable advertising for a product as neutral as milk – for their world-beating Valio milk brand – that makes me almost prepared to drink the detestable product.
…and I really hate milk.
Cia: The Web
Ryan McGinley: Body Loud
Last week, New York-based photographer Ryan McGinley opened his latest show “Body Loud” at Galerie Perrotin in Paris, France.
Pierre Corratgé
Stunning study of female athleticism by photographer Pierre Corratgé.
Carpets & Curtains
The delightful Lily Cole reminding us, once again, that redheads are best.
Via: I Am You, You Are Me
Gaga Italia
Lady Gaga seems to make creating arresting magazine covers appear to be the easiest thing… …nudity and nipples not contributing at all of course.
Here’s the November issue of GQ Italia by way of a most recent example.
Via: Nas Capas
Nu à la Bicyclette
Hans Bellmer – Nu à la Bicyclette, 1946.
Via: Laid Bare Journal
Vee Is Back
It’s been a little while since we’ve been able to add images of our favourite model – she’s not really a model! – Vee Laroche, so here’s a little treat.
Viki Kollerová
Simply a stunning image composition by Viki Kollerová that provokes all sorts of immediate thoughts…
…great composition… …daring… …what a physique… …does the model need a good dinner.
Via: Keeww
Angela Delaagua
Just a lovely self-portrait by artist/photographer Angela Delaagua who has created the most beautiful archive of images shot in the desert where she lives.
Via: Angela Delaagua
Saskia de Brauw by Jan Welters
Dutch model Saskia de Brauw photographed by Jan Welters for the October 2012 issue of Vogue Nederlands.
Your Pain Is Her Pleasure
We’ve featured an earlier teaser poster for Paz de L Huerta’s Nurse (3D) previously, but here’s a couple more to – perhaps – wet your appetite.
Stoya by Steven Klein
At the studio, Alice has rather a fascination with the porn star cum journalist and writer Stoya.
Adrift & Awash
Photos by Yoshiyuki Iwase, c. 1950s.
Patricija Zil
Madonna Unpublished
Unpublished 35mm slides (c.1977).
Via: The Quiet Front
Jane Birkin
Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg on the set of Je t’aime moi non plus, October 1975.
Via: Wild Monkeys Scream