Years and years ago, before I realised, or more accurately, admitted my sexuality I looked in a bookshop in my home town of Wollongong and picked up Bruce Weber’s “Bear Pond”. At the time I didn’t know quite why I loved it so much, but despite the lusty urges towards the beautiful men in the book, the photography is absolutely stunning. Bruce is probably one of the foremost image makers of our time and his legacy will be here for generations to come.
Sadly Bear Pond is not in my collection of art books, but it will be one day. Maybe one day I’ll get to meet the man too. In great news, the movies that Bruce has made, that initially were never going to be released on DVD, are apparently now destined for my shelves in the form of DVD’s. Why Bruce has decided to release them I do not know, but I’m eternally grateful.
“bear pond” is a great book and, an oft looked at book in my collection. the middle photo (lower row) of than guy reclining on the picnic bench is probably my favorite image in a book full of idyllic yet very sexy HOT images.
This was one of those books that I regularly browsed in my local bookstore. I was never brave enough to actually buy it. He also did one around the same time called “Extraordinary Friends” or something close to that. “Bear Pond” provides the perfect fantasy - outside in nature with a bunch of hot guys.
I remember gathering all my courage, heart pounding, red faced, walking up to the cashier with the book…A GIFT for friend ya know. Naw, I just quietly made my purchase and sped home. I was very fortunate find it and buy it. I didn’t realize at the time what a treasure I had found. I can still remember how I felt looking at those amazing images for the first time as I was finally coming to terms with being gay. My favorite photo is the blond leaning against the birch tree with his left foot resting on his shin. ahhh.