Beach acrobatics.

 

 

Here's a photo of Vic Seipke by Douglas of Detroit that I recently came across. It fits in with a couple of others from a mega-post of Detroit Firefighter Seipke by Douglas of Detroit posted here last June. I'll try to post a link below for those who want to peruse that again or for the first time.

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June 18th, 1886 is the birthday of English mountaineer George Mallory. His disappearance on that mountain in 1924 became one of the most celebrated mysteries of the 20th century. Mallory's body was discovered in 1999, though it is unknown if he reached the summit of Everest before dying. Thanks to tar-mairo1986 for posting these on the ClassicMale subreddit.

All photos taken by Vanessa Bell circa 1912 when Mallory would have been be 26. This is how he was described by Lytton Strachey (George had a relationship with his brother James, but seems Lytton had the hots too!):  '' Mon Dieu! George Mallory! My hand trembles, my heart palpitates... he is six feet high, with a body of an athlete like Praxiteles, and the face – oh, incredible – the mystery of Botticelli, the refinement and delicacy of a Chinese print, the youth and piquancy of a young English boy. ''

 

Scrapbook photo, attributed to Mel Roberts.

 

Men enjoying the outdoors.

 

Beauty contestants.

 

Men enjoying the outdoors solo.

 

Men of the Scottish Highlanders enjoying some relaxation time.

 

Clothing optional.

 

Apple picking.

 

Swimming lesson at the YMCA.

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Samuel J. Hood, Australian, 1872 1953 - The 9th Field Brigade 24/2/1938 Liverpool, NSW.

 

Yul Brynner by George Platt Lynes.

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Brad Pierce in the August 1999 issue of Australian Women's Forum magazine, photo by Paul Freeman.

 

Skip Delaney is the ID on this model, thanks go to Brian E. who kindly contributed some more vintage images of him.

 

Outdoor naked buddies.

 

1950s Bodybuilder.

 

Well-loved old photograph.

 

"Kelley of Laguna” was a lesser-known but respected physique photographer working in Laguna Beach, California during the 1950s and early 1960s. Update: Model has been ID'd as Tabby Anderson and photographer as possibly Ralph Kelley

 

In the kitchen.

 

Military men.