Exposed (Laura Pannack photography) Guardian Weekend 30/10/10

[Steggsaurus]

See this topic for an explanation of this article and my involvement with it:
http://internationalyn.org/forum/index.php/topic,5906.0.html

All the photos have been taken by Laura Pannack (www.laurapannack.com).  She was usually also nude while taking the photos, as the article says.

Some of the names have been changed: I am unsure whether this was a request by the models, by Laura, or an editorial decision by the paper.

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I'm on this page: bottom row, 4th panel, on the right.


I'm on this page: top row, 2nd panel, on the right.  Bottom row, 4th panel, on the left.
(IYNO forum member Andre is in the 3rd panel, top row).


I'm on this page: 2nd from left.



I think it's a reasonably good article although I'd take issue with a couple of things:
- Youth naturism in Britain isn't a "secret" world.  It is open to anyone who wishes to take part, as long as they are willing to take off their clothes.  Most people don't want to do that.  But it is there if they want to.
- I have never met anyone through YBN or other club visits under 30 who plays petanque or even knows the rules.  We play a lot of pool, and volleyball.

Overall though it is positive, truthful (at least to my experiences) and will hopefully encourage other young people in Britain to consider trying naturism.

And, of course, all the photography is excellent!

[Danee]

Andy, I am really, really impressed!  By Laura, by the articles and presentation and most of all, by YOU! 

I think this article presents the cause and a super positive light on British Naturism, and more important, Young British Naturism. 

Thank-you so very much for contributing this.  I am going to 'sticky-it' as it's that good!  Get any of these fine people to join us, and they will be welcomed with open arms.  (and the keys to some needed moderator positions!)

-Danee

[Daft]

Congratulations Requiax! The photos are awesome!

[Wolfboy]

Way to go Andy
This is something to be really proud of!
I have no doubt many young people will be encouraged to find out more about Naturism after reading the article
My compliments!
 

[NudeBostonian]

Wow, this is awesome coverage, thanks for sharing! Great article, and great work on the photos by Laura!!

[beachboy]

well done Andy. It's the simplicity of the pics that says it all, there's nothing to it! 

[Turtlejosh]

Ah I like it. So simple, so effective.

Hopefully it changes a few minds at least

[aepplerqueen]

great photos

[chrisdd]

 

[Cabding]

Mr Requiax this is very cool! good job! the photos all look amazing and the stories are perfect in showing that being naturist isnt strange. i would be right there with ya if i were in the UK. i know i wouldnt be the only one too. good job!

[Eric]

Is the cool color temperature and muted colors an artistic decision by the photographer, or is it just an artifact of the scanning?

[frankwakins]

Well done Andy, thank you for sharing!

[Wolfboy]

Now that we are a few weeks further, how were the reactions so far?  

[simonalexander2005]

Now that we are a few weeks further, how were the reactions so far?  

yeah, do tell! anyone noticed?

I would love to try something like this - certainly have pics done anyway... not sure i'm comfortable enough with everyone knowing to have them in a newspaper quite yet!

[Steggsaurus]

Now that we are a few weeks further, how were the reactions so far?  

yeah, do tell! anyone noticed?

I would love to try something like this - certainly have pics done anyway... not sure i'm comfortable enough with everyone knowing to have them in a newspaper quite yet!

So far, nobody has mentioned it!