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| James Seely and Dave Hodge (AMG) |
James Seely didn't only pose for Kris, he was also photographed by AMG using the name John Selig. This is from a duo session with Dave Hodge with both men fully naked at this point. James face is as expressive as ever. He looks here like the rookie learning some uncomfortable facts of life from a pro. It looks like a genuine reaction to something Hodge has said in a casual conversation, rather than being staged.
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| James Seely and Dave Hodge (AMG) |
A similar spontaneity can be seen in this unusual image, seemingly taken between formal poses. This series does not simmer with the same sexuality as the Kris set but seems a more relaxed affair with a naïve-looking James being here put at ease (or being chatted up) by his studio partner in a charming, unguarded moment, deftly caught by Bob Mizer.
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| James Seely and Dave Hodge (AMG) Wrestling |
It wouldn't be AMG without a wrestling scene. James hams it up for the camera here but his body does genuinely convey a sense of great, dominating strength. His military tattoo adds a bit of extra edge. His partner's passive reaction is disappointing and tells us he is not really applying painful leverage, but it's still a great image.
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| James Seely and Dave Hodge (AMG) |
Seely projects assertiveness more subtly in this photo from a 'biker' sequence (also with Dave Hodge). This set up is a trademark AMG image, much repeated with other biker duos. Some models carry it off better than others but this image certainly showcases Seely's built physique, contrasting it with Hodge's who appears to be the bigger man in the previous pictures.
The scrunched-up sliver of pouch fabric emerging from between Seely's cute cheeks is a sexy detail, but more than a little incongruous.
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| James Seely and John Manning (AMG) - distracted |
James also posed with AMG's well-established physique star, John Manning. Here they seem like jungle playmates, just out of the pool with wet pouches in evidence and suddenly surprised by an unseen threat (white hunters, I hope, but they are actually posed as if a body-building judge is lurking in the bushes).
Seely is dwarfed by this partner and there's a big difference in muscle definition between them (and pouch mass too if you're interested!). Nevertheless, James's natural looking physique comes across well, assisted by an alluring sheen of oil. Mizer has caught his face looking at it's boy-next-door best.
Seely seems to be recoiling here, but Manning is confidently thrusting himself forward, almost as though armed with a javelin. His left hand hovers protectively just behind Seely's head as though seeking to make a connection.
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| James Seely and John Manning (AMG) - |
In this photoset, the two men spend a lot of time not looking at each other directly, or rather, James spends a lot of time looking away wistfully to the side while John, who presumably is supposed to be doing the same, sneaks furtive (and dare I say lustful?) glances at his new playmate. In this photo you can sense he likes what he sees and is inching closer, trying to make contact.
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| James Seely and John Manning (AMG) |
This is a slightly bizarre way to compare physiques, with both men down on their knees.
However, it does show Seely's biceps to be more than a match for Manning's.
John seems unimpressed, but intrigued by the infectious personality of the new boy.
Their forearms brush together.
Manning has actually settled his buttocks right down onto the mat, here, and is leaning back in a passively inviting position that creates an erotic display at his groin. Seely, less experienced and less relaxed enjoys the fun of participating and the illusion of being in charge, but he's matched with a man here who knows that sexual presence is more telling than bravado.
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| James Seely and John Manning (AMG) Wrestling |
Seely's Marine Corps background seems to earn him ascendency in the wrestling.
As with Hodges he puts plenty of effort into making it look convincing,
but, like Hodges, Manning looks like his mind is on something entirely different.
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| James Seely and John Manning (AMG) - bewitched |
When the men are told to take off their pouches, the atmosphere changes
The full majesty of Manning's physique is revealed.
Propriety is satisfied by maintaining formal body-building poses, distanced apart.
but arm flexing leaves no place for modesty and it's only natural to be curious.
John seems to be openly eying up his partner's 'form'.
James suddenly looks like a rabbit caught in car headlights.
A curious object has appeared at James' feet in this sequence,
an invaluable continuity aid, but what is it?
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| James Seely and John Manning (AMG) - Intimidated |
As they inch closer together, Seely's confidence seems to drain away.
We get a great view of Manning's sweeping back
but James, who has a glorious back himself, seems to shrink.
The joker has met his match.
Next time: fun in the shower
