Lean and Green

Picture if you will a male model stepping onto a set designed with a theme centered around vibrant shades of green. The photographer and his team meticulously arrange every element to achieve a cohesive aesthetic, ensuring that each component complements the other in a symphony of color and style.

Amidst this carefully crafted environment, the Alex takes center stage. Dressed in an ensemble that perfectly matches the surroundings, he exudes confidence and charisma. His attire showcases a green plaid outfit, carefully tailored to accentuate his chiseled physique and enhance his natural features. The plaid pattern, with its intersecting lines and harmonious color palette, adds a touch of sophistication to his appearance.

In the resulting photograph, the green plaid-clad male model becomes an embodiment of style, elegance, and the artistry that goes into creating visually captivating imagery.

In the world of fashion, where visual storytelling reigns supreme, Alex in his green plaid ensemble on a green set stands as a testament to the power of colors, textures, and expert craftsmanship in evoking emotion and leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.

Backdrop by CANARUN – Green Minimal Backdrop
CANARUN Mainstore – maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Outset%20Island/63/149/22
CANARUN Flickr – www.flickr.com/groups/14787255@N25/

Plaid overshirt and tee by Bartimeu – Dean Shirt
Made for Legacy only.
Bartimeu Mainstore. maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ashur/190/171/2244
FLICKR: www.flickr.com/photos/bartimeu/
INSTAGRAM: @Bartimeusl
For sale this month at ALPHA and at the store any time after June.
ALPHA (OPEN 22th) TÁXI: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ACCESS%203/104/163/1001

Pants by AND – Punk Pants
A fun jean set with one leg of plaid. Comes with a color change hud. Fits Jake, Adam, TMP, Slink and Classic
AND Store – maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Puffetta/21/193/21
AND Flickr -https://www.flickr.com/photos/88974446@N04/

Wanna Ride?

The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a cool blue light over the graffiti strewn alley where a male model named Alex stood, dressed in outfit by Bartimue that was somehow both sleek and rugged. In front of him was a beautiful vintage knucklehead motorcycle, a prized possession he had longed to pose with for years.

As a model, Alex was used to posing for the camera, but this shoot was different. This shoot was for a motorcycle magazine, and Alex knew that he needed to capture the raw, rugged energy of the bike. He felt a thrill of excitement and nervousness as he walked over to the motorcycle and placed a hand on its handlebars.

The photographer signaled that they were ready to begin, and Alex took a deep breath and struck his first pose. He leaned against the motorcycle, one hand resting on the gas tank, and looked off into the distance with a brooding expression. The camera clicked and flashed, capturing the moment perfectly.

As the shoot went on, Alex felt more and more comfortable with the motorcycle. He climbed onto it and posed in various positions, showing off his physique and the sleek lines of the bike. He ran his hands over the handlebars, feeling the cool metal beneath his fingertips.

The photographer directed him to pose in more dynamic ways, standing on the seat, doing wheelies, and even lying down on the ground next to the bike. Alex was game for anything, and he felt a sense of exhilaration as he pushed his limits and explored the full potential of the motorcycle.

As the shoot came to an end, Alex felt a sense of pride in what he had accomplished. He had shown that a male model could be just as rugged and daring as any motorcycle enthusiast. And as he climbed off the knucklehead motorcycle and walked away, he knew that this shoot would be one of his most memorable experiences as a model.

The sun was setting over the horizon, casting a cool blue light over the graffiti strewn alley where a male model named Alex stood, dressed in outfit by Bartimue that was somehow both sleek and rugged. In front of him was a beautiful vintage knucklehead motorcycle, a prized possession he had longed to pose with for years.
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See thu Shirt, Pants and Studded Belt – Bartimeu – Aki Outfit
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ashur/190/171/2244
The shirt is a real winner! It comes in several patterns and colors and all of them are semi-see thru. A very sexy look that can be mix and matched easily. Pants and belt add a rough look. A very unique and fun to wear set.
FLICKR: www.flickr.com/photos/bartimeu/
INSTAGRAM: @Bartimeusl
This is for sale at TMD right now and will be at the store after end of May.
TMD EVENT LM: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TMD/101/108/22

Old School Knucklehead – HellYeah Bikes. Can be found in Marketplace.

Light Me Up

Alex stood alone in the dimly-lit stairwell. He was just done with a hard practice session. His dark hair was tousled and unkempt, held out of piercing green eyes by a ragged sweaty bandana. He still had not found a dance troop that would hire him but he had to keep in shape, just in case fortunes changed.

With a flick of his lighter, he lit his cigarette, the ember casting a soft glow on his elegant features. He took a long drag, savoring the taste of the tobacco and the calming sensation it brought. As he exhaled, a cloud of smoke billowed out into the stairwell, momentarily obscuring his face. He did not smoke often, it was not good for him and Ahn did not like the taste of smoke on his lips, but now and then he had to have himself smoke, just for a treat.

He had a lot to get done, gig work as a dancer, model and artist kept him busy but was not proving to be the path to making a good living. He had to keep up the hustle, Still in this moment, as he stood alone in the stairwell, he allowed himself to let his guard down, relax and escape into the simple pleasure of a smoke and a moment of peace.

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Pose by FOYI (Figment of your Imagination) poses.
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sapphos%20Garden/25/212/1133
This is from the Sweet Darkness set, This set has 6 unique poses and a mirror image pose of each one as well for a total of twelve. All are related to smoking and the set comes with lighters, cigarettes and finger tip fire. Great for creative photography.
FLICKR: www.flickr.com/groups/14796738@N20/

This pose set and many others can be found this month at the Pose Fair! maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Perfect%20Imperfecti…

Pants – Bartimeu – Patchwork Trousers
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ashur/190/171/2244 I loved these the moment I saw them and had to hurry and get them before my time as their blogger ran out. They have a hud that allows for a crazy amount of color combos. I can see using these pants in a LOT of styling. Well worth the price. They fit Jake, Gianni and Legacy.
FLICKR: www.flickr.com/photos/bartimeu/
INSTAGRAM: @Bartimeusl

Shirt by – Electric Feel Fashion – Dance shirt

A Rose Colored World.

Alex was tickled…well Pink. He had gotten cast for a commercial for a new transgender club. “Rose Colored Glasses” One catch, for this commercial, he had to get extensions, they wanted him to have really long hair. Sure thing, anything for art and a paycheck. It was going to be a fun shoot and he was going to ham it up for all he was worth.

As the pink neon lights illuminated the staircase, Alex, with his new long, flowing hair descended each step with a confident stride. He wore a striking pink suit that hugged his lean physique, and his impeccable posture added to his air of elegance and charm. The hair cascaded down his back, a lustrous mane of night dark blackness that shone in the vibrant pink light. It felt so good he though he might have to keep it this long for awhile.

Alex did revel in the attention he drew, his head held high as he continued his descent. As he reached the bottom of the stairs, he paused for a moment, his silver eyes scanning the crowd gathered around him for the filming. Some stared in awe, others in admiration, but all were captivated by his effortless poise and daring sense of fashion. Only a confident man could wear pink that well. .Finally, he reached the end of the staircase and with a call of “Cut! Thats a wrap” the shoot was over.

Alex shook a few hands, then headed of to go change. His presence lingered in the air, a testament to his undeniable charisma and allure. Some days, he was starting to think he might be good at this.

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Suit – Bartimeu – Aki Outfit <a href=”http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ashur/190/171/2244&#8243; rel=”noreferrer nofollow”>maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ashur/190/171/2244</a> It comes in 11 different colors or a fat pack of all of them. The suit jacked and pants are separate so you can mix and match. This set is made for the Legacy Body Only!FLICKR: <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/bartimeu/”>www.flickr.com/photos/bartimeu/</a>INSTAGRAM: @BartimeuslThis suit can be found at this this months TMD and at the Bartimue Store afterwards. TMD EVENT LM: <a href=”http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TMD/101/108/22&#8243; rel=”noreferrer nofollow”>maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TMD/101/108/22</a>

On The Wire

Alex was generally a good guy. He tried to be nice to people, helpful…law abiding. But Alex was also an artist and well, sometimes an artist just has to go out and get a little crazy.

So, one night, when Ahn was sound asleep, Alex got dressed in painting clothes and snuck out. He had his backpack filled with spray paint cans, stencils, and markers. He knew the perfect spot for his latest masterpiece – an abandoned warehouse near the city center.

As he walked through the deserted streets, his heart was pounding with excitement. He felt like a secret agent on a mission. When he arrived at the warehouse, he took a deep breath and began to work. He started with a simple sketch, and then he began to fill it in with bright colors.

Hours passed as Alex worked tirelessly, completely absorbed in his art. He lost track of time until he heard a noise – the sound of a police car. His heart skipped a beat as he realized that he was caught. He quickly grabbed his backpack and tried to make a run for it.

But then he heard a voice – “Hey, you there!” It was the police officer, shining his flashlight at him. Alex froze thinking about the consequences of his actions. But then something unexpected happened.

The police officer looked at the art Alex had made and said, “Wow, this is amazing!. You’re really talented.” He couldn’t believe his ears. He had expected to get in trouble, but instead, he was being praised for his work.

The police officer let him go with a warning to be careful and not to get caught again. Alex was relieved and grateful. He realized that his art was not only a form of expression but also a way to connect with people. He might just have to sneak out and do it again. Next time he would not get caught.

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Items in the photo.

Pose – My own created with Animare.
Everyone that takes SL photos will find Animare handy. You can pose yourself and other avatars as well.

Hair – Its a sort of sneaky trick. I have two on in this photo.
Modulus – Daeshim Hair – It comes with a color change head band. – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fruk/128/107/2000

Exile::Outsider – Resize hub made it easy to fit over the head band for a nice ruffian look. – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Covet/48/204/21

Shirt -Bartimeu – Black [?] TShirt – maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ashur/190/171/2244
This is a fun casual shirt. It’s bleach on black and the hud that comes with it has 18! different bleach on black designs, ranging from splatters to words and patterns. You can have a different look everyday for more then two weeks and never have to actually change. MP: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/214004

Pants – ViBe Jeans Ripped Splash-
maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot%20Atoll/201/103/26
When i saw these jeans at the February TMD i knew they would work great with the shirt from Bartimeu. They come in a range of colors and markings, in a fat pack or sold separate.

You can get them this month at TMD maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TMD/122/137/23

Ready for the Night

Alex stepped out of the sleek black car and onto the wet but bustling city streets. He glanced back to check his parking, it was a rental and he did not want anything to happen to it. Alex was not a fan of big cites but the city was where things happened, so here he was. Tonight he was here to audition. His time with the last dance troop had been enough to give him the desire to be on stage, to seek the spotlight but he knew he had gone as far as he could with that group. He needed more opportunity and this city had them. The neon lights illuminated his figure as he adjusted his satin jacket and made his way towards his destination.

The hum of the city was a constant background noise as he walked, the sound of cars honking and people talking filling the air. He seemed unfazed by the commotion around him, his gaze fixed ahead as he walked with purpose towards his future. The city was alive at night, and the Alex was just another small part of its never-ending story. Someday…with luck he maybe he would get to be a big part.

Ahn sat on the edge of the bench outside of the theater, his eyes trained on the pavement in front of him. He had been waiting for Alex for what felt like hours, and he couldn’t shake the feeling of nervousness that had settled in his stomach. He had been counting down the days until Alex’s audition, and now that the moment was finally here, he couldn’t believe how anxious he felt. Alex had no idea he was going to be here to watch, it was supposed to be a surprise. Maybe he changed his mind and wasn’t coming.

Ahn glanced at his watch for the hundredth time and let out a sigh. He knew Alex could just be running late due to the inclement weather, but it didn’t stop him from feeling a sense of disappointment. He had planned a whole weekend of activities and surprises for Alex after his audition and now he worried the plans would be ruined. Just as he was about to give up hope, he heard the sound of familiar footsteps approaching. He stood up, his heart racing as he waited for Alex to see him.

Alex had not been expecting to see Ahn here, his husband and partner had work and could not get free. He was so focused on getting into the theater that Alex very nearly stepped around the handsome man that appeared in his path. Then he was caught up in those stunning and so familiar blue eyes. A smile lit his face. “You! You came!”

Ahn felt his nerves dissipate as he was pulled into a tight embrace. He closed his eyes, breathing in the familiar scent of Alex’s cologne. “I would not miss this for anything,” he murmured into Alex’s shoulder. He smiled, feeling a sense of contentment wash over him.

Photo Contents

Location – Diesel City Noir

This is an excellent sim for photos. It is loosely based on Gotham City, but in a Diesel Punk style. Well worth a visit.

Pose – Self made with Animare

Hair – Dura – #B76

Head – Catwa – Shaheen

Skin – L’Etre – Toni

Earrings – Swallow – Rox Ears

Jacket – Jeys – Domentor2-E Suit Jacket – Light

Crop top – Kartel – Konrad Crop Leather top

Pants & Boots (linked) AsteroidBox – Azrael Pant, Black

Belly Charm – !!Chaos, Panic, & Disorder! – Triple Skull Belly Ring (closed)

So, don’t just sit there reading blogs…

Go shop.

So says Alex of the AA team.

The Last Day

As much as neither of us wanted it to happen, we soon faced the last day of our tropical getaway.

We spent the day moving as slowly as possible as if, somehow, time would linger just as we had. I didn’t need to trace his handsome face with a mixture of fingertips and feathered kisses to remember how relaxed and content and happy he looks for I often see these things within the light of his grey-green eyes when I fall into their hypnotic gaze.

Making love on the beach, strolling along the docks playing tourists to buy trinkets and things we don’t need, and alternating between feeding each other and stealing each other’s food during a late lunch/early dinner. I even managed to humor Alex and allowed him to feed me a California roll. Only one though and that was more than enough.

The final event of the evening before we had to catch our flight was a sunset walk on the beach. Warm sand seeping through our toes, the sounds of the waves lapping along the shoreline, the remnants of various forms of sand castles left abandoned to be swallowed up by the rising tide of those lapping waves, his hand in mine as we shared a companionable silence. Sometimes words were unnecessary, especially when two bodies share a heart and soul as ours do.

Though it was our last day in this tropical paradise, there was another paradise waiting for us at home. In his arms. Always.

He and Me

Tomorrow we have to head back for home but today i am just going to be holding on for dear life. Ahn rented us a jet ski and damn but this man likes to go fast. Me, not so much. One of many opposites we have.

Spending time with Ahn is always good and fun. He is my partner. My lover. My very best friend. I find his mind fascinating. It works differently then mine. We are opposite in so many ways. He is a writer, speller and so grammatically correct. Meanwhile i am fast and loose with grammar and my spelling is so bad that sometimes even the auto spell checker throws up its virtual hands in defeat.

I love animals. I grew up with horses, dogs an an assortment of other nonhuman beings. I cannot imagine a life without them. Ahn had a pet hamster once briefly as a kid. He doesn’t dislike pets but he doesn’t need them like i do and he surely could live without the hair my shepherd puppy Bullet leaves EVERYWHERE.

Ahn projects this air of outgoing confidence, and yet he is uncomfortable with attention, complements and gifts. Then there is me, i have this loner vibe yet i thrive on kudos and notice and he knows this. He showers me with attention and complements, yet feels weird when i give the same back.

Opinions. I have one on everything! My whole life is based on a 1-10 rating scale. It boggles my mind that Ahn rarely has one he wants to share. Just another of many opposites we have. I think he is a 10 by the way. Yeah..thats a complement baby. Deal with it.

He is black leather and straps to my lime green, pinks and prints. He is a city boy, i am shit-kickin country. He is a Nevada desert rat, i am a Michigan snow bunny. He is words and stories to my images. He is pizza and burgers to my health food and Sushi. He is lazy stay in bed Sundays, I am run around and play in the sun Saturdays. You would think two such different people would not work well together, but we do. We complete each other somehow, the two very different sides form a well balanced center.

Balance is a good thing to have today as we go zooming over the blue waters on this speed trap death machine. Ahn Loves to go fast. Me, not so much. I am going with him tho, I always will. Even if its with my eyes closed and trying not to scream like a girl.

Making the most of it

Even on vacation, we had schedules. Wake, contemplate how long we could stay in bed before starvation took over, decide between more love making, a day at the beach, a massage, or any combination thereof. Not all schedules are bad. <grins>

We chose the beach one morning, arriving early enough to watch the sunrise over the azure horizon. We had fruit for our first choice of breakfast — watermelon and strawberries, mostly set in a daquiri glass, but fruit is fruit and that’s fine.

As we lounged in our chairs, we had an opportunity to watch early morning surfers navigate the waves. They made it look so easy. Sitting in the chair looking at my beloved was far easier and a great deal more satisfying though.

There aren’t many days left of our vacation, unfortunately. For now though, we’ll stick to our schedules and make the most of it.

Feed a Taurus

If there is one thing that Surf City has going for it beside beautiful beaches it would be the food. Seafood is cheap and plentiful. And sushi. Oh man…there is a sushi place here that is out of this world. Thing is getting Ahn to eat veggies can sometimes require a magic trick so there is just no way he is having anything to do with cold rice and raw fish.

Mexican food though..now that is more his style and they have a few great places for that here too.

Ahn is a Taurus. As a rule those born under the sign of the bull are stubborn but gentle, protective, loyal, sexy, sensual beings who love their comforts and luxuries. Food quite often is their favourite luxury. Ahn is all Taurus and if you put a plate of fine well flavored food in front of him he lights up.

After a long day of laying in sunshine , playing in the sea, and walking on the white sands, some hearty food sounded mighty good.

Me. I am a Leo and leos are pretty easy. Mostly leos live to be noticed and adored. Be happy with what a leo does, praise them, tell them they are wonderful, stroke the ego a little and the lion will purr like a cream filled kitten.

We had a luscious Mexican dinner on a outside table by the sea. As the waves rushed and whispered behind us..we stole prime bites of spicey shimp and avocados from each others plates. We talked and laughed and got tipsy on fruity drinks. His obvious delight and enjoyment of my pick of restaurant was as much a treat to my Leo soul as the meal was to his Taurus.

This is the life.