Orest Daszo Photographed by Les Demi Dieux

In the 1960's, while other up-and-coming photographers of the male semi-nude and nude showcased men in locker rooms and at the beach, the man known as Les Demi Dieux captured exquisite images like this one of Orest Daszo.

Helmut Riedmeier

Here are three photographs of popular physique model Helmut Riedmeier paging through a photo magazine.

Leonard Chambers Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I was happy to acquire these photographs of Leonard Chambers taken by the Athletic Model Guild in the early 1950's.

Leonard has a playful smile in two images, quite a departure from his usual stern gaze.

I hope to find a replacement for the damaged photograph.

Robert McKim Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I was thrilled a reader sent me this photograph of Robert McKim taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

It is the first image I have that shows his handsome profile.

Zaro Rossi Photographed by David Martin

David Martin took this photograph of Zaro Rossi, of whom you can see more great images when you jump to this post on the blog.

Eddie Williams Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

I was happy to add to my collection this photograph of Eddie Williams taken by the Western Photography Guild.

Unknown Model Photographed by John Arnt

John Arnt took this photograph of this unknown model, of whom you can see another image when you jump to this post on the blog.

John is quickly becoming one of my favorite photographers. Unfortunately, I only have a handful of his images. His selection of models as well as the kinetic charge palpable in each of his photographs are stellar.

Bill Griffin Photographed by Kris Studios

Kris Studios took these photographs of Bill Griffin, of whom I hope to obtain more images.

Ed Fury

I do not know who took this oddly constructed photograph of Ed Fury, whose leanly muscular physique never fails to be an inspiration.

Supposedly, that is Ed's signature beneath his left elbow.

Alan Green and Brother Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

UPDATED November 30, 2013: The Western Photography Guild took this photograph of Alan Green posing to the right of his brother, whose name I'm still seeking.

John Winship

Here's another great photograph of John Winship, of whom you can see more images from this series when you jump to this post on the blog.

Tom Knott Photographed by John Graham

Here are two more photographs of Tom Knott taken by John Graham.

Paul Dixon Photographed by David Martin

With these great photographs of Paul Dixon taken by David Martin, we return once again to the clothing-optional beach just west of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.

Paul has an enviably developed upper torso.

Ken Dockter Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Ken Dockter, whose fantastic smile nearly eclipses his marvelous physique.

Jean Merlier Photographed by Arax Studio

UPDATED December 7, 2011: Arax Studio took this photograph of Jean Merlier, whose abdomen is a work of art.

Everett Lee Jackson and Unknown Models

Everett Lee Jackson aka Cherokee looks fantastic in this color image by an unknown photographer.

I love how he sits above and seems a bit removed from the unknown models whose attention is squarely focused on the book, Skins.

Unknown Model

I know nothing about this massive, melancholy model.

George Sheffield

George Sheffield's well-balanced physique is a masterpiece.  It is little wonder he won the titles Mr. Southern California in 1960 and Mr. California in 1962.

On the March, 1962 cover of Strength and Health, Hugo Labra raises his arm overhead beside George down on one knee.

Fred Bortnik Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph highlighting Fred Bortnik's muscular back.

Chris Averkiou Photographed by Scott of London

Scott of London makes his premiere on the blog with this photograph of Chris Averkiou, whose hirsute torso has my full attention.

William Ritter

I do not know who took this photograph of William Ritter in the 1930's, but suspect a good guess would be George Platt Lynes.

Charles Zumwalt Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I came home tonight to an email from Rick Alexander aka Rich Sternberger, of whom you can see three nice photographs when you jump to this post on the blog.

He wrote he found this blog and photographs of himself while searching online for images of Charles Zumwalt.

Ironically, this image of Charles was slated to be the next photograph added to the blog.

I am delighted Rick has contacted me, and I hope to post a Q & A conversation with this popular physique model.

Bob Cutlass Photographed by Ralph Kelly

Here are three more photographs of Bob Cutlass taken by Ralph Kelly.

I think Bob has one of the most radiant smiles of anyone featured on this blog.

Bill Kugler Photographed by Russ Warner

Russ Warner took this outstanding photograph of Bill Kugler, of whom I hope to acquire more images.

Unknown Model Photographed by Spartan of Hollywood

Here's another great photograph of an unknown model taken by Spartan of Hollywood.

Howard Hunter Photographed by Lon

UPDATED March 22, 2015: I hope to acquire more photographs of handsome Howard Hunter taken by Lon.

Lon and Reed Massengill write in their book, The Male Ideal: Lon of New York and the Masculine Physique, that Hunter here wears drapes pulled down from Lon's apartment window.

John Murphy Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

UPDATED July 10, 2015: While reviewing the catalog of images found at this post on the blog, I realized the Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of John Murphy.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can see several outstanding images taken by Bruce of Los Angeles of Murphy battling Bert Elliott in the desert.

Emil Bonnet Photographed by Arax Studio

UPDATED August 4, 2013: My thanks to the reader who helped me correctly identify this model as Emil Bonnet, whose muscular, broad back is an inspiration.

Arax Studio took this photograph in the 1930's.

Lawrence Woodford

I do not know who took this photograph of Lawrence Woodford.

Rock Granger Photographed by Champion Studio

In the 1960's, Champion Studio took these photographs of Rock Granger, who was a popular physique model.

I especially love the image in which he stands with his back to the camera, his dazzling puma tattoo in full view.

Joe Leitel Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

Lucky me to have such generous readers as the man who sent me a veritable treasure trove of photographs of Joe Leitel, these great images taken by the Athletic Model Guild in the 1950's.

I'll add many more photographs of Joe in due course.

Richard Bennett Photographed by Les Demi Dieux

This is another extraordinary photograph of Richard Bennett taken in the 1960's by the man known as Les Demi Dieux.

Marvin Eder Photographed by Lon

Lon took these photographs of Marvin Eder, whose abdomen is a masterpiece.

Please jump to this post on the blog to learn a bit about this bodybuilder known as "The Biceps from the Bronx."