Who's the Photographer? Who's the Model?

[Yachirobi]

I found a stunning picture on the hunk blog Extra Large. Not only is the model gorgeous but the photograph itself is stunning. It goes up and beyond being a sexy pic to really being a work of art. Along with the wet, ripped muscles, I love how the towel over the model's head and the position of the model's head and face themselves echo a monk, which is what many men in athletic training are like; they're monks devoted to being the best they can be at their sport. I feel like beauty just punched me in the soft spot. I've had the wind knocked out of me but it doesn't hurt.

Here's my problem:

1. Who is the gorgeous model in the picture?

2. Who is the brilliant photographer who made this piece?

[tarmangani]

It's hard to tell with the face downturned, but the profile looks like Rupert Everett. I know he used to model in his early acting days. He also worked with some "important" photographers so the shot could be by the likes of Mario Testino, Herb Ritts or Greg Gorman. The only problem is that you don't usually see color photographs by those artists. Good question. Anyone else got a guess?

[suma]

looks like a fighter, a boxer maybe?

[just_another]

Originally Posted by suma

looks like a fighter, a boxer maybe?

That's what I was thinking. I'm not too fussed about who he is to be honest, but he's got a well nice bod.

[MATUREMUSCLE]

How Did You Find That Blog, Awesome Pics, Even If They Are Morphed.