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11 Fearless Dancers Strip Down On NYC Rooftops, And The Result Will Make Your Heart Beat Faster
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11 Fearless Dancers Strip Down On NYC Rooftops, And The Result Will Make Your Heart Beat Faster

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Inspired by his background, photographer Omar Z. Robles has been capturing the graceful and subtle movements of ballet dancers for over 4 years now. From Melbourne to Rio De Janeiro, Omar lets the dancers bodies tell their own stories, often juxtaposing their elegant beauty with gritty urban environments. “Before being a photographer I studied and performed professionally as a Mime,” he told Bored Panda. “I found in photography a similar way of creating stories using only the visual language.”

His latest series, Bare Sky Dance, takes place on the rooftops of New York City, with the dancers showing a more vulnerable side by stripping off and posing nude. “The naked body speaks volumes to our fragile yet mystical and graceful existence,” Omar said. “We are born naked and it was a naked act (in most cases) that brought life to each and everyone of us.”

“I normally photograph dancers in the streets, but I thought the rooftops would be an interesting twist whilst providing some privacy at the moment of photographing.”

As well as the stunning images that his series has produced, Omar delves into the background stories of the dancers themselves, bringing their stories to life and providing an interesting context to the photoshoot. “Because of the nature of this series and the current social climate, I wanted the dancers to become the voice of the images,” Omar told us.

One dancer, Alexandra Jacob, shared her very personal motivation to be a part of the series. “I chose to participate to de-stigmatize the notion that nudity has to always be associated with sexuality in a visual setting, as well as to reclaim my personal right of consent after a silencing of my history with sexual assault,” she wrote. “This project was incredibly liberating in a sense that like being on stage, I was able to shed my outer layers and uncover the freedom of self-worth.”

Another participant, Terk Lewis, aimed to encourage people to embrace their differences and not feel hindered by a perceived ‘ideal image’ that the dance world may have promoted in the past. “What appealed to me about posing for this series is the fact that I have a very different type of body,” he said. “I don’t necessary look like most dancers, I have tattoos and I am taller than your average male dancer. I want to empower individuals that can relate to me and my image by doing things in the dance world that just a couple of years ago people who looked like me weren’t able to do. I believe there’s inspiration there to be given.”

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Omar’s Bare Sky Dance allows his subjects to not only to bare their bodies to the world, but gives them a voice that goes beyond the visual, and gives us a perspective on the highs and lows that come with being a professional dancer. Scroll down below to check out the series for yourself, and visit his blog to learn more about Omar’s work.

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Alex Wong

“As a dancer, I am innately self-conscious about my body because we tend to be fairly critical of our lines and technique. Being nude might bring even more attention to any potential mistakes or flaws. Things that maybe the everyday person might not notice but a trained dancer would. I chose to work with Omar on his #BareSkyDance series and dared to pose nude because he is a photographer that I have worked with before and I know I can trust to take the photographs that will represent my work well.

Through this images I want to honor the strong and masculine role of the male dancer, particularly the male Asian dancer. I want people to see not only the beauty but also the strong athleticism of the male dancer.

When I grow older, I look forward to coming back to this images and bring back the memories of my youth and the body that I nurtured through my career as a professional dancer. “

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Brittany Cavaco

“Doing the #BareSkyDance series with Omar was extremely liberating. I have always struggled with my body image. Even recently I have been told by someone in a professional setting that I should not be considered a ballet dancer because of the way my body naturally is shaped. I don’t talk about this often but I am also a victim of sexual assault. The incident has made me even more self conscious of my body and ashamed. The thought of my body not being able to be partially hidden underneath fabric made me cringe. However Omar is someone I trust and someone who I know would capture these images in a way that would be respectful, thought provoking and meaningful. The day we happened to shoot on was cold and rainy, not the typical day one feels inspired to dance on a rooftop naked. Nevertheless standing on the rooftop, my body exposed to the world, I no longer felt self conscious, ashamed and vulnerable, I felt free and proud. When looking at the images I instinctively wanted to pick apart and critique every part of my body but the freeing feeling I felt on that rooftop brought me back down to reality. These images showed how incredible the human body truly is. The fact that I am able to dance and stand on my toes and put my body through such immense stress day after day is amazing. It hasn’t been an easy road but it is so good to feel proud of my perfectly imperfect body.”

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Terk Lewis

“What appealed to me about posing for @OmarZRobles #BareSkyDance series is the fact that I have a very different type of body. I don’t necessary look like most dancers, I have tattoos and I am taller than your average male dancer. Through these nude images I want to encourage other people to embrace their differences and feel supported in being unique and different. I want empower individuals that can relate to me and my image by doing things in the dance world that just a couple of years ago people who looked like me weren’t able to do. I believe there’s inspiration there to be given.”

Karina Terán

“As a professional dancer I have done several photo shoots in the past, always highlighting lines, technique and always looking for the esthetics of beauty in the movement or in a pose that can freeze those moments of pure art with our bodies. For the first time I decided to take the risk of showing my body nude, as I am experiencing a very special and unique time in life: the time of pregnancy.

As a dancer, to see drastic changes in your body and to embrace them with happiness is something that you don’t imagine until the moment you live the amazing journey of motherhood, and you realize then that the idea of esthetics and beauty about your body can go beyond the thin long lines we -dancers- always look for. The gift of giving life to a new human, the love of expecting a baby and the feeling of that connection is something that can not be described with words. It becomes a challenge to discover this “new you” who looks different but who also feels powerful at the same time, with a different type of strength that you didn’t know could exist in you.
A dancer is so used to lightness, speed and elasticity… and the absence of these common qualities make you see deeper into this new beauty, this new YOU with curve lines, heavier, slower but with the wonderful blessing of carrying a life inside.
I accepted to be part of the #BareSkyDance Series, to honor the miracle of maternity and my love for dance. I believe every strong woman out there who has experienced the glorious time of pregnancy, regardless her shape, it has so much beauty to share with the world. Pregnancy should always be enjoyed, celebrated and we all women should love our bodies more than ever. I embrace this memorable journey with happiness! When my arabesques aren’t as high as before, when my balance is in a different place, when I can’t show any abdominal muscles and in exchange I show a big and rounded baby bump that I will remember forever, in the most natural and artistic way these pictures have captured at my 32 weeks of pregnancy. Thank you Omar for a wonderful work!”

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Taylor Massa

“I have been following Omar for quite a while on Instagram and I have always admired his work. And for some time, I had wondered how I could get the opportunity to shoot with him. When he posted that he needed more volunteers for his Bare Sky Dance, I knew that was my chance. I have done one other nude dance photo shoot before and I loved it, so I knew I would be comfortable doing this kind of thing again. I enjoy being photographed nude because as a dancer, I see my body as art, and I see my nude body as the rawest version of that art. I do not see it as a sexual or inappropriate thing in a context such as #BareSkyDance. I see it as beauty and nature and freedom. Omar is doing work that captures all of that in a very artistic, professional, and honest way.”

Stephanie Chisholm

“What a beautiful concept Bare Sky Dance! To be fully naked, vulnerable, open is, in my opinion, the most dangerous thing a person can do and also the most beautiful. I chose to shoot with Omar because his photography, especially this series, captures that essence. It is a beautiful experience to be fully naked and vulnerable, embracing the beauty of the natural state, yet surrounded by the city chaos of New York. The juxtaposition of these two things intrigued me and I think rooftops are the perfect location to capture the raw beauty of both; a view of the city from above the chaos where natural beauty can come to life.”

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“With the Bare Sky Dance series, I hope a feeling of liberation is conveyed in some way, shape, or form. I also love the juxtaposition of the soft vulnerable energy of the dancer, contrasted with the often harsh, steely surroundings. That to me is about a person keeping their principles, or faith, or what have you, in despite of everything going on that is out of your control.”

Jacline Henrichs

” “Don’t hesitate. Go for it. Be Epic.

These are three mantras I repeat to myself day in and day out to survive the hustle and bustle of NYC. Without them, I don’t think I would have survived this long in a metropolis that is well known for its competitiveness. In order to make it here, you have to be one thing and one thing only; FEARLESS.

After almost a year’s hiatus from the camera, Omar invited me to be a part of his #Bareskydance series. I hesitated to agree because I was coming out of a break-up, and the vulnerability I was feeling left me no desire to be in front of a camera.

When I met again with Omar, he didn’t know it, but I was feeling the lowest I had ever felt. I felt raw and open and exposed on the inside. But I knew in my gut that it was important to take charge of my confidence, and one step toward doing that was to put myself back in front of the camera, nude.

In the nude and visible on a New York City rooftop, that openness and rawness was now exposed on the outside as well. “

Cassandra Orefice

“As a model, a dancer (and hell just as a woman) people often ask me to pose nude. I usually politely decline because I want my art to be about more then my naked body. Being naked is completely natural and normal but also easy. Easy to look good in a photo, easy for people to like it. But when Omar asked me to pose for his Bare Sky Dance it was about the beauty and simplicity of dancing completely free, something that took my brain a LONG time to understand. Dance is freedom to me. It’s not about technique, not about getting the best roles or being on the biggest stage. Just being present in this moment, feeling only what my body is doing, with my mind silent. For me posing for Omar’s new series was a celebration in the freedom that dance has given me. The freedom to be proud of my art and the body that helps me do it.”

Alberte Nilausen

“When Omar contacted me asking if I was interested in shooting for his new series I didn’t know the concept yet, I just said yes! Then he told me it was called #BareSkyDance. Images of a wide sky, freedom, skyscrapers shaping the horizon of New York City in contrast to the naked body of a dancer sounded beautiful in my head.

I have worked with Omar several times, in fact he was the first photographer I worked with in New York, and I lay all my trust to his ideas and visions. Shooting dancers he always manage to capture the vulnerable moments with an eye for well thought composition and light.

We had the shoot an unusually cold summer Sunday morning in Brooklyn, it was raining and the sky grey. The weather and the hard rain came in play of how the pictures turned out: dramatic and sensitive. I was completely soaked and my pointe shoes too but that all disappeared while I was in front of the camera lens.

The city has so much magic and in this series Omar takes it to the rooftops which is a big part of New York characteristics. This shoot was also extra special for me because it was the day I moved back to Europe after 6 years in the city. I felt like the city was crying and #BareSkyDance wrapped up my time in New York coming here hungry with big dreams. The series has emotions and its celebrates the dancer on top of New York city in an astonishing way.”

Alexandra Jacob

 

“I chose to participate in Omar Z Robles’s Bare Sky Dance photography series to de-stigmatize the notion that nudity has to always be associated with sexuality in a visual setting, as well as to reclaim my personal right of consent after a silencing my history with sexual assault. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with either sexuality or nudity, I just prefer to not have them be the basis of how I present myself to the world. I personally feel there are ways to express oneself in a more transparent fashion without being as overtly erotic.

When agreeing to taking part in this project, I was allowing myself be a part of a more vulnerable type of shoot. I consented to working with Omar (who I have gained trust collaborating with for three years), I consented to baring my form unclothed, and I consented to shoot in a more private roof setting. The essential key is that I made a personal choice; I gave it my approval and not someone else’s. This project was incredibly liberating in a sense that like being on stage, I was able to shed my outer layers and uncover the freedom of self-worth.”

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Ben Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm just glad all the female nipples were censored! That would have turned these works of art into pornography for sure! *Hard sarcasm*

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ElisabethN.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's really ridicoulous, with this black lines covering their nipples those pics became a cheap microsoft paint s**t. Pitty.

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Apollo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, we can't! I'm so shocked by the idea that there are real nipples somewhere under the black bars that I really need to heal my broken soul with some violent games where people are killed every 2 seconds. Violence and killing is good. Nipples are evil.

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Jace
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For f**k's sake, stop f*****g censoring women's nipples!! Men have nipples too. You know why? Because women do. Yet men's nipples go uncensored. Censor all equally (for some weird-a*s reason) or none at all (which would be sensible). Grow the f**k up, America.

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Echo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's really annoying that this is a "grow up America!" thing. Makes us look like idiots. I doubt most of us in America growing up today give a c**p about nipples. But... we still have a lot of old people still running things and their idiotic views apparently still have a hold on our social politics. Give us time. We will catch up. Well at least I hope we do.

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Tor Rolf Strøm
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank goodness these were censored, for a second there I thought women had nipples too! Crisis averted.

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Gerry Higgins
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was it really necessary to black out the nipple? It drew more attention to it. Literally every person on the planet has at least two of them so what's the big deal?

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Ellis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well some people had to have them removed, so not “literally every person”

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Miss Cris
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love dance and that's why I don't like those photos at all. Those ridicolous poses, without any movement, and why are they naked? Even covered by oil??? So then people only talk about nipples... and the backward, it's NY, ok, it could be wherever. The whole thing is ugly. Not artistic. No porno. Nothing. Very poor quality. I feel sorry by these good dancers that have had to do this in order that their thoughts or their image can be shown or posted. I hope they wouldn't expect a different result. Dear photographer, you need to learn a lot, keep it trying. And some subtility, sensibility and elegance. Your work is cliche and ugly.

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kind of agree - just because its black and white does not make it better - its not Avedon or Arnold

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d r e a m w o r l d
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it so stupid that female nipples are censored. Frankly I hate looking at nipples of any sex for some reason but c'mon people, just because a few people are turned on by it doesn't mean it's porn and has to be hidden away. What are we gonna do next, censor feet? Really people...

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah feet! How erotic these tiny little feet that turned on thousands of Chinese men! That ways way back when

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Richard Wareham
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That picture of Terk Lewis just made me burst out laughing! I wonder why?

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Ellis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How could this possibly be porn? For the record: nudity does not equal porn (and porn does not equal nudity)

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just WOW! at every last one - the strength, the grace, the physical perfection, and the privacy to be free

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SusanS
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was just okay. Didn't really come across beautifully or even artistic, more like a bunch of people naked in dance shoes or dance poses. Could have been done so much better. And my heart didn't beat faster either.

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are the nipples of women consider indecent in the USA? Doesn't everyone have a mother who fed us with those must hide nipples? Are we really in the 21st century or are we somewhere in the 18th century? USA a movies of gore, extreme violence, scenes of women being raped, war movies are these not more pornographic than women's nipples? Strange culture that things all babies have been bottle fed! Personally having seen on TV little girls dressed like saloon hostess with fake eyelashes, dyed hair, with make up like a prositute is by one of the most shocking thing that I have ever seen coming from the states.

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Alusair Alustriel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are all stunning, really! I rarely like nudity of any sort in the web, but those acts are pure art. And those fit majestic bodies are really breathtaking. Kudos also for the courage to participate in such a brave project.

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Joana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning series! And I love the fact that the dancers had their thoughts included. Very interesting.

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah so shocking a nipple. Oh my God! Doesn't everybody have a mother who breastfeed them? Did mothers have to black tape those shocking nipples so baby wouldn't traumatised for life? Did mothers have to breastfeed baby in dark room so baby wouldn't see this horror the pornographic NIPPLE? MY GOOdness do they are still living in Victorian times in the States? Most shocking are these pornographic little miss America pageants. These tiny little girls are dressed like saloon hostesses, with fake eyelashes, are with a makeup that make them look like childrend prostitutes, they act on stage like bar girls selling their charms, this is for me the most shocking thing coming from the states. I just wanted to vomit when I saw a documentary on French TV. How can this allowed ? A nipple is nowhere as pornographic as are these poor little girls look and behave. God Bless America for it's extreme hypocrisy. Long live NIPPLES! After all they have fed the human race from the beginning of times.

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There is no way a kid can look like a prostitute or like sexual beings because, guess what, they are kids. If you think a kid dressed like that looks like a prostitute then you have just contradicted yourself. Nipples, clothes, make up, eyelashes have the value WE give to them.

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Julia Caruso
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A few look super photoshopped. Makes me wonder how many are fake? In one of them a foot is placed behind an object that is pretty far back. And another the exposure and shadows are super mismatched. What do you guys think??

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"a foot is placed behind an object that is pretty far back" are you referring to the woman on the pole? Take a look at the base of the pole, it IS behind the thing her left foot is behind.

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Vonskippy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My feet hurt looking at the Turk Lewis photo - man that's gotta hurt landing on the rooftop barefooted (unless of course there's a nice cushy rubber mat below the camera's field of view).

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McKinley Winkler
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They censor others but not Taylor Massa's???? why? there is no point in censoring anyways.../ but I guess "Oh noooo the NIPPLE! The HORRORS!"

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Jo Choto
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So do a naked photo shoot but hide all the bits that indicate nudity. The human body isn't an obscenity!

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Coco
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh gosh, thanks for covering the women's nipples. Phew, we were just soooooooooo close to indecency!!!

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my ex looked throgh my PC - last night.. saw this - and told me i had been watching Porn-??? get a life

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Ellis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure, that’s what your ex said. And why should we care about uour ex’ opinion?

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Beverly Palmacci
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why the complaints about that one small black line on one nipple? I hadn't even noticed. What I did notice was a lot of these poses looked downright dangerous!

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Elaine16
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having read through the comments, I was wondering...Didn't anyone see the beauty here? The human body is a work of art and the graceful poses juxtaposed to the steel and metal of the city make quite a statement. I think Omar and all of these models are to be complimented for their artistry and professionalism.

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E. Kashnow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just read through a lot of these comments and I was wondering...Did anyone see the beauty in these pictures? The human figure is a work of art and the gracefulness of these poses juxtaposed to the harshness of the city makes an impressive statement. I think Omar and these models should be complimented for their art and their professionalism.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

COVER THE NIPPLE AND NO ONE WILL GET HURT ! - M. Pence VP

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Allison G.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...where did the pictures go? The first time I looked at this there were about twice as many pictures...why take them down?

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Dara
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those muscles on the guys #lovedthem Those muscles on the girls #lovedthem

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5 years ago

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Ha ! Post got a lot shorter lol ! Why though ? Chicks look amazing in this. I hope It wasn't because I said the dudes looked nasty :D

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clearly these people have sexual issues and self worthiness

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No twerking? Twerking is also a form of dancing. :)

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11 white dancers , one possible covered in oil

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The girls really do look stunning. The guys...well. Don't make me say it, just let me have those downvotes and be done with it :D

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's nothing wrong or "gay" about seeing beauty in the same gender's form. Somehow it's perfectly fine for women to acknowledge beauty in other women, but men "need" s**t like #nohomo ... Absolute b******t. I'm so happy my (completely straight) husband is able to recognise beauty in other men without getting awkward about it. [/rant]

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Ben Smith
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm just glad all the female nipples were censored! That would have turned these works of art into pornography for sure! *Hard sarcasm*

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ElisabethN.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's really ridicoulous, with this black lines covering their nipples those pics became a cheap microsoft paint s**t. Pitty.

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Apollo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, we can't! I'm so shocked by the idea that there are real nipples somewhere under the black bars that I really need to heal my broken soul with some violent games where people are killed every 2 seconds. Violence and killing is good. Nipples are evil.

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Jace
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For f**k's sake, stop f*****g censoring women's nipples!! Men have nipples too. You know why? Because women do. Yet men's nipples go uncensored. Censor all equally (for some weird-a*s reason) or none at all (which would be sensible). Grow the f**k up, America.

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Echo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's really annoying that this is a "grow up America!" thing. Makes us look like idiots. I doubt most of us in America growing up today give a c**p about nipples. But... we still have a lot of old people still running things and their idiotic views apparently still have a hold on our social politics. Give us time. We will catch up. Well at least I hope we do.

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Tor Rolf Strøm
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank goodness these were censored, for a second there I thought women had nipples too! Crisis averted.

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Gerry Higgins
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was it really necessary to black out the nipple? It drew more attention to it. Literally every person on the planet has at least two of them so what's the big deal?

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Ellis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well some people had to have them removed, so not “literally every person”

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Miss Cris
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love dance and that's why I don't like those photos at all. Those ridicolous poses, without any movement, and why are they naked? Even covered by oil??? So then people only talk about nipples... and the backward, it's NY, ok, it could be wherever. The whole thing is ugly. Not artistic. No porno. Nothing. Very poor quality. I feel sorry by these good dancers that have had to do this in order that their thoughts or their image can be shown or posted. I hope they wouldn't expect a different result. Dear photographer, you need to learn a lot, keep it trying. And some subtility, sensibility and elegance. Your work is cliche and ugly.

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I kind of agree - just because its black and white does not make it better - its not Avedon or Arnold

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d r e a m w o r l d
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it so stupid that female nipples are censored. Frankly I hate looking at nipples of any sex for some reason but c'mon people, just because a few people are turned on by it doesn't mean it's porn and has to be hidden away. What are we gonna do next, censor feet? Really people...

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah feet! How erotic these tiny little feet that turned on thousands of Chinese men! That ways way back when

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Richard Wareham
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That picture of Terk Lewis just made me burst out laughing! I wonder why?

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Ellis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How could this possibly be porn? For the record: nudity does not equal porn (and porn does not equal nudity)

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just WOW! at every last one - the strength, the grace, the physical perfection, and the privacy to be free

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SusanS
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Was just okay. Didn't really come across beautifully or even artistic, more like a bunch of people naked in dance shoes or dance poses. Could have been done so much better. And my heart didn't beat faster either.

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are the nipples of women consider indecent in the USA? Doesn't everyone have a mother who fed us with those must hide nipples? Are we really in the 21st century or are we somewhere in the 18th century? USA a movies of gore, extreme violence, scenes of women being raped, war movies are these not more pornographic than women's nipples? Strange culture that things all babies have been bottle fed! Personally having seen on TV little girls dressed like saloon hostess with fake eyelashes, dyed hair, with make up like a prositute is by one of the most shocking thing that I have ever seen coming from the states.

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Alusair Alustriel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are all stunning, really! I rarely like nudity of any sort in the web, but those acts are pure art. And those fit majestic bodies are really breathtaking. Kudos also for the courage to participate in such a brave project.

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Joana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning series! And I love the fact that the dancers had their thoughts included. Very interesting.

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jevais
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah so shocking a nipple. Oh my God! Doesn't everybody have a mother who breastfeed them? Did mothers have to black tape those shocking nipples so baby wouldn't traumatised for life? Did mothers have to breastfeed baby in dark room so baby wouldn't see this horror the pornographic NIPPLE? MY GOOdness do they are still living in Victorian times in the States? Most shocking are these pornographic little miss America pageants. These tiny little girls are dressed like saloon hostesses, with fake eyelashes, are with a makeup that make them look like childrend prostitutes, they act on stage like bar girls selling their charms, this is for me the most shocking thing coming from the states. I just wanted to vomit when I saw a documentary on French TV. How can this allowed ? A nipple is nowhere as pornographic as are these poor little girls look and behave. God Bless America for it's extreme hypocrisy. Long live NIPPLES! After all they have fed the human race from the beginning of times.

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There is no way a kid can look like a prostitute or like sexual beings because, guess what, they are kids. If you think a kid dressed like that looks like a prostitute then you have just contradicted yourself. Nipples, clothes, make up, eyelashes have the value WE give to them.

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Julia Caruso
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A few look super photoshopped. Makes me wonder how many are fake? In one of them a foot is placed behind an object that is pretty far back. And another the exposure and shadows are super mismatched. What do you guys think??

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"a foot is placed behind an object that is pretty far back" are you referring to the woman on the pole? Take a look at the base of the pole, it IS behind the thing her left foot is behind.

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Vonskippy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My feet hurt looking at the Turk Lewis photo - man that's gotta hurt landing on the rooftop barefooted (unless of course there's a nice cushy rubber mat below the camera's field of view).

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McKinley Winkler
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They censor others but not Taylor Massa's???? why? there is no point in censoring anyways.../ but I guess "Oh noooo the NIPPLE! The HORRORS!"

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Jo Choto
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So do a naked photo shoot but hide all the bits that indicate nudity. The human body isn't an obscenity!

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Coco
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh gosh, thanks for covering the women's nipples. Phew, we were just soooooooooo close to indecency!!!

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my ex looked throgh my PC - last night.. saw this - and told me i had been watching Porn-??? get a life

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Ellis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure, that’s what your ex said. And why should we care about uour ex’ opinion?

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Beverly Palmacci
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why the complaints about that one small black line on one nipple? I hadn't even noticed. What I did notice was a lot of these poses looked downright dangerous!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having read through the comments, I was wondering...Didn't anyone see the beauty here? The human body is a work of art and the graceful poses juxtaposed to the steel and metal of the city make quite a statement. I think Omar and all of these models are to be complimented for their artistry and professionalism.

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E. Kashnow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just read through a lot of these comments and I was wondering...Did anyone see the beauty in these pictures? The human figure is a work of art and the gracefulness of these poses juxtaposed to the harshness of the city makes an impressive statement. I think Omar and these models should be complimented for their art and their professionalism.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

COVER THE NIPPLE AND NO ONE WILL GET HURT ! - M. Pence VP

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Allison G.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...where did the pictures go? The first time I looked at this there were about twice as many pictures...why take them down?

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Dara
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those muscles on the guys #lovedthem Those muscles on the girls #lovedthem

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Chyppa Homer
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5 years ago

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Ha ! Post got a lot shorter lol ! Why though ? Chicks look amazing in this. I hope It wasn't because I said the dudes looked nasty :D

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Joshua Tree
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5 years ago

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clearly these people have sexual issues and self worthiness

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No twerking? Twerking is also a form of dancing. :)

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5 years ago

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11 white dancers , one possible covered in oil

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The girls really do look stunning. The guys...well. Don't make me say it, just let me have those downvotes and be done with it :D

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's nothing wrong or "gay" about seeing beauty in the same gender's form. Somehow it's perfectly fine for women to acknowledge beauty in other women, but men "need" s**t like #nohomo ... Absolute b******t. I'm so happy my (completely straight) husband is able to recognise beauty in other men without getting awkward about it. [/rant]

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