Benches belong to the same family as stools, boxes, tables and couches, but their long, low shape changes the composition. Instead of lifting the body vertically, they stretch it across the frame.
1. Chuck Baker in an angled plank position by Pat Milo.
2. Rick Collette on an antique bench.
3. Darryl Powers on an outdoor bench by Bruce Bellas.
Models sit, lie, stand, kneel or prop themselves against them, while the benches themselves range from concrete patio furniture to clean mid-century lines and ornate antiques.
4. Greg Fergus posed on a narrow bench by Spectrum aka John Palombi in the 1960s.
5. Richard Gunning by Jim French in 1975.
6. Danny Collier seated on a bench by Jim French.
7. Dennis Schreffer kneeling profile pose on a bench by Bob Mizer - 1957.
In everyday life, a bench is simply a raised surface for sitting. In physique photography, it can become a stage, a frame, a bed—or just enough of a suggestion to let the viewer take it from there.
8. Rodger Smeall aka Dave Allen posed lying on a bench by Kris Studios. Love the hairy legs and buns!
9. David Hasselblad by Bob Mizer 1973.
10. Howard Heidtmann (who I've given the title "Legenderriere") in an arm balance on a concrete bench by Bob Mizer in 1961.
Please leave thoughts, questions, corrections or additions in the comments. Thank you, bns
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