So, here's the thing. I think men are beautiful. I don't think enough people are able to see that. I hear people talk all the time about how male nudes are ugly, about how men's bodies aren't beautiful the way women's are. I call bullshit. I say, people think that because they don't see enough art that celebrates masculinity.

I'm posting here some of what I think are the most beautiful nude photographs of men that I've come across on dA. I invite you to show me the hidden treasures you have found (or created yourself) as well.

First and foremost I have to feature ^arachnid15, my fellow Gallery Director for the art nude photography gallery, and a long-time advocate for the celebration of the male form.

A little sampling of his gallery is below. I strongly urge you to spend some time looking through all that he has posted. It is well worth the effort.



*sitamae has to be included, of course. *grin*



*vidi has one of the most compelling collections of work featuring men that I have ever seen. The way he sees the male body continually delights and surprises me.



And, finally, an assortment of awesomeness: