A while back, some interest was generated when I posted some photos of Mike Sill, 1934-1994. Mike was a devout Mormon who became a champion bodybuilder and nude model. Mike's story proved interesting enough that I have decided to do a "Whatever happened to . . . " series in his honor. I'll start with a Dave Martin photo from 1956-57.
His tan lines show nicely, and that smile is really sunny. Great body, great pose. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, B.D.!
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ReplyDeleteThis post is a fascinating look at his life - he was always a favorite of mine but I had no idea his modeling was so varied and prolific - thanks for posting
ReplyDeleteThis one was a real pleasure to put together. Glad you liked it!
DeleteInteresting that you say "devout Mormon". *puts on Joker makeup* It shows just how authoritarian and homophobic/gymnophobic/erotophobic we as a society have become, that back then a nude model, fully aware other men would fap to these photos, could be considered conservative and observant.
ReplyDeleteThere is a paradox of sort in all that, isn't there?
DeleteBeautifully posed..amazing shoulders..
ReplyDeleteBack to where it started, Sill smiling and posing nude for a physique photographer, a fine man in many ways....:)
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