"Ironic"
I begin this body of work with the photograph "Ironic" above. Six years ago I received a rebuke of my female nude figure photography, not the more explicit and erotic work you will find here in this body of work, but from the body of work I call "The Nude As Nature." You will find that body of work by clicking on the image of the woman on the rock also pictured here. It includes the very best of my nude fine art photography, where the natural form of the female nude is immersed in the natural forms of nature, along rivers, on mountaintops, in the desert.
Anyway, on that day, this photograph of the woman on the rock (titled "Grandeur") was publicly ridiculed and demeaned. The print reviewer asked the question, "Why is she naked?," and then said to all gathered that nude female figure photography was not to be considered if it was created by a male. She then went on to say, among many other things, "Why don't you go photograph yourself?"
Well, ironically, six years later, having mostly recovered from the trauma of that day, and events that ensued, I am taking up the challenge, not only in photographing myself, but in sharing images of every round, sacred inch of males and females who have entrusted me with portraying that which is most personal to them, their naked bodies and all their glorious parts. So, welcome to this new body of work. It will continue to be developed, so be sure to come back once in a while and check out my latest work. If you would like to know when new images are posted, then email me at frank@frankleonard.com and I will add you to the email notification list. Thank you! Frank.
