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Russ & The White Angora BlanketPhotographed by Tom Clark at Little Sahara Sand Dunes in Utah
I photographed Russ on a cold windy day at the dunes which are the sandy remnants of an ancient inland sea that is now called The Great Salt Lake. For most of the shoot Russ was bundled up but the white angora blanket carries the tradition of complete nakedness underneath it. Weaned in the waters of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, Russ is no stranger to the cold; he slipped into the blanket without a hesitation and we crafted these images that I've become so fond of.
There are many thousands of men and women who've come and gone from in front of my cameras over the years. Russ stands out from the crowd, as much for his warm and engaging personality as for his great physical beauty. I love working with him and will be doing it again soon.
The White Angora Blanket continues its journey and will never be washed; it carries the DNA of a lot of beautiful people and will continue to gather more as the years go by. The project is ongoing and will continue until I die, at which time the blanket will become my daughter's along with the collection of images that feature it. Let me know if you'd like to be a part of the journey. The only stipulation that comes with being photographed with the White Angora Blanket is that you be completely naked underneath it. How much of your body you show or don't show is up to you.
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Comments: 41
SouvinaBortles [2024-10-29 09:11:15 +0000 UTC]
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TomasClark In reply to SouvinaBortles [2024-10-30 23:21:56 +0000 UTC]
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ChristineMorgana [2012-10-12 04:27:52 +0000 UTC]
he is really beautiful.. is he married? haha xD
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TomasClark In reply to ChristineMorgana [2012-10-13 05:37:35 +0000 UTC]
Not married but for sure taken!
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TomasClark In reply to soelz [2011-05-07 13:59:05 +0000 UTC]
Isn't he beautiful? One of my favorite guys to work with.
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cmurphman [2011-03-21 04:28:14 +0000 UTC]
Great lines, composition and color. Very beautiful image.
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TomasClark In reply to cmurphman [2011-03-21 05:53:39 +0000 UTC]
Mmm, thanks. I'm really happy with where this one went. Russ is wonderful to work with.
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je-veux-ta-photo [2011-03-20 17:51:00 +0000 UTC]
the more I look at this one, the more I like it : the colour, the texture, the easiness of the pose
and again, such absolutely wonderful settings
do you have any more of this model ?
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rei-revant [2011-03-20 09:12:49 +0000 UTC]
I love so much the colors and the emotion of this photo. Russ is very beautiful and his pose, with the blanket, make him ..mostly innocent. Great work!
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rickster155 [2011-03-14 16:03:01 +0000 UTC]
your work is always beautiful and even the simpliest image like this carries such emotional weight. I am always moved tremendously by what you create.
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TomasClark In reply to rickster155 [2011-03-14 17:14:03 +0000 UTC]
Thank you Rick. Such kind words always.
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geauxragincajuns [2011-03-14 07:46:24 +0000 UTC]
I don't know this man, but I've seen him in many of your photos and all I have to say I'm in love lol. I'll take that blanket as his marriage proposal
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TomasClark In reply to geauxragincajuns [2011-03-14 14:06:46 +0000 UTC]
I totally understand. And if you knew Russ in person you'd want to marry him even more!!! LOL! I never get tired of looking at his pictures. Only one little problem though: his girlfriend might have problems with your marriage proposal.
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FrodoPrime [2011-03-14 00:40:40 +0000 UTC]
a beautiful portrait; almost painting like; Russ is a model with lots of presence
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Robert-James [2011-03-13 04:55:43 +0000 UTC]
I've told you before that I love the Angora Blanket series, but this is at the top of that list. **Nod of appreciation**
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TomasClark In reply to Robert-James [2011-03-13 15:05:33 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. I'm loving it too.
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thegreymoon [2011-03-12 11:48:55 +0000 UTC]
Wow, that is one lucky blanket! XDDD
And you are an amazing photographer! Your models are beautiful, but you do a wonderful job of capturing their beauty! Your pictures look so warm and natural. I love the vulnerability captured by these shots-- beautiful people naked and surrounded by seemingly untouched nature, with only the blanket for cover and protection! Your work is great, as always.
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TomasClark In reply to thegreymoon [2011-03-12 15:20:43 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. Those are very kind words and a beautiful start to my day. I do love my work as a photographer of people. It has opened the doors to countless adventures and made it possible for me to know some of the most amazing and beautiful people on earth. I feel lucky!
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poivre [2011-03-12 11:14:01 +0000 UTC]
what an interesting project...i love the idea....a link for all the models...a symbol...brilliant
and the texture you always glue to your picture is probably something similar to the blanket...it harmonises the whole..love your work
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je-veux-ta-photo [2011-03-12 08:16:53 +0000 UTC]
yes, a lovely photo indeed, lovely model, and a beautiful story about the white anogora blanket (I was going to comment about an earlier post in which you mention it but got distracted) - for some reason I'm reminded of a story that impressed me when I was a teenager : Hungarian composer Bela Bartok used to crumble up the remains of the previous day's bread into the dough for the next days bread...
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Hermetic-Wings [2011-03-12 07:48:41 +0000 UTC]
I love the idea!...
Amgoa blanket is a kind of evidence of your journay not only on yourphotographic life but also on your personal choises...
When i looking at your photographs i saw many artists osing for you so compositions has a " plus" at F%u0131rat sight... Thanks for sharing
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kitfox7 In reply to TomasClark [2011-03-12 16:25:57 +0000 UTC]
i need to find one of these rare, gentle and beautiful men you've seemed to find a surplus of! haha.
it really is a fantastic photo i adore the warm colors in all of your work, it makes everything seem so much more inviting.
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TomasClark In reply to kitfox7 [2011-03-13 01:09:36 +0000 UTC]
I said that myself for a lot of years. He finally showed up so I can promise you, if I can do it you can do it!!!
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kitfox7 In reply to TomasClark [2011-03-13 04:14:31 +0000 UTC]
well, at least someone has faith i can! haha. eventually i'll stumble across one
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Zhaanman [2011-03-12 05:45:11 +0000 UTC]
Nothing like freedom to roam free willy-nilly! Open and ready to show what it is to not be afraid!
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