miniature: Mel Roberts

Mel Roberts is one of my favourite photographers - he was active in the 50's-60's-70's taking erotic/physique pictoral shots of boys. I have mixed feelings about 'Gay Photography' - Ryan McGinley, Stuart Sandford and other BUTT types, it kind of errs on the side of insularity for me - it often feels a Greek mode of homosexuality, the veneration and elevation of men, and the rejection of women. But Mel Roberts has nostalgia and commerciality on his side, which is what makes me love him. Plus hot boys.



Jimmy Stone at Topanga Canyon



Jimmy Stone



Butch Wallace



Don Anderson



Ron Brouliette



Tad Bennett



Joey Roberts at Yosemite



Joey Roberts at Yosemite



Mike & Rich