On the Street......The Dancer, Melbourne
I think he is so unusually beautiful. The posture, the masculine neck, the small almost elfin ears, and the way his clothes hang on him.
I'm often asked in interviews what I look for when I'm out shooting. I reply that I just try to keep my mind open so I can see what I'm not expecting. This is a perfect example. I would never say I was looking for this type of shot, but when I see it I can't pass it up.
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post a commentWOW...So different & so interesting...
Philippe
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This is one of the most interesting shots I would have to say because his beauty doesn't just come out and strike you its very subtle. He has great lines. He just looks so sad. Love the emotion of this shot.
xoxo
J
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If you cover either side of his head, he looks so totally different on both sides!! Nice.
Beatiful shot. And thanks for explaining a little about how you work.
He reminds me of Link from Zelda.
I agree, he is incredibly beautiful. he looks like a renaissance sculpture or if he's just stepped out of a painting by Botticelli. thanks for seeing and posting this, Sart.
very special look!i like it!
Great find. The perhaps the greatest? Compared to all the other people on your blog, this guy is the most fashionable person without even trying.
LOVE!
LOVE!
he is lovely!
beautifulface
beautifulshot
He looks so peaceful.
so, so different..
AMAZING, i totally agree with suzane. thanx for seeing and posting this, as u always do =)
Yep, pretty boy, like the masc. neck as well.
Yes, he is! He is perfect and magic.
his face could be something out of a renaissance painting and his ears are spock.
this is a face i could stare at a long time...
Interesting. I like...
he looks very tired - like he has given his body and soul over the past few days.
that's what's i find so beautiful about dance!
zelda
Is he working as a dancer?
I'm getting that hairstyle!!! amazing!
he definitely has grace :)
i would have guess he is a guitarist than a dancer because of his pose. but i love his resolute lips
His head looks in disproportionate size to to his neck, and vice versa, it's definitely unusual. I wonder how he would look with long hair? Hmm...
aawow
he looks so angelic
but then rough about the edges
i want to see him dance.
beautiful.
He's wonderful - makes me want to dance! Angela from Victoria
He's amazing, inspiring .
I might paint him , is that okay ?
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Wow. Is this the Australian Eminem?
I love this shot... He's got a very interesting face, and I agree, unusually beautiful.
And a dancer?
Can I get his number, please?
wow, these kind of photos is why I started reading the Sartorialist in the first place. Stunning!
He's definitley got something about him, and agree that it's a beautiful shot. But to be honest, Great outfit if he's just on his way to/from studio, but not so much for every day walking about?
He's very striking. I love his hair!
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Very striking facial features.
Do not like.
He is beautiful.
I always prefer an unusual beauty to a typical one. lol
He IS beautiful in an ethereal way. I do like the hair very much. Captivating photos.
Now this is how you do minimal deconstruction, without trying too hard.
there is something about him, isn't there. love the shoes, btw.
Perfect! Love the way his clothes hang on him as well.
gorgeous...Sometimes I feel like he is looking at me...nice shoots!
This is nice to look at. Dig the platinum blonde. I don't see it pulled off too frequently.
great photo - i like his unevenly cut shorts.
i am in love with this photo. he's beautiful and his outfit is so cool. this is one of my favorite shots. everything just works so well and he just grabs my attention.
In your comments you didn't critique his clothes, you discussed your work methods. I don't think it's really fair to comment on someone's looks. It's ok to mention hairstyle or clothing choices but people can't help what they were born with, you know? This comment meant for post-ers, not Sart because your remarks were appreciative and positive but I do think this is dicey territory.
wow!!! i absolutely love this.
greek god dressed in dance clothes.
gorgeous. very right what u said about him.
<3
much love from los angeles
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he makes me feel like its okay to be a long neck..
Really different!
Zepequeña.
wow, his face is so arresting. I love everything about this.
your photos are just the best.
you're my biggest inspiration.
thanks
i dont like it that much to be honest..only different thing about him is his features...
This is a great post! No comment necessary, except, "yes!".
I can't stop staring at that face.
wow ... and look at his graceful hands. great shot.
I love when you post photographs with comments... it all makes sense there, and not just depends on what is established or common... Thant's the real contribuition of the Sartorialist: the uprising of the other, the different, the alterity... divergences over mainstream.
And congratulations for your 98!
A few days ago, I was wondering how an angel might look like and there it is!, right down to the calm demeanor and the uplifted gaze.
Very beautiful.
such expressive eyebrows and such worn shoes ! i too would like to see him dance!designerbuilder
masterful hybridization of the masculine and feminine. it's befuddling.
i completely agree with you!
-architectural designs in runways
-not famous amazing designers
on
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he's got a freakishly long neck, i should know, I've got one .
Slim Shady?
this is so absolutely fantastic. he is beautiful!
elfin and very whimsical, it is so gorgeous x
Oooh. He's Cute and has great style. Apparently I need to go to Melbourne and hangout with dancers.
i literally just stopped breathing
Oh... yes!
Two words: In. Love.
Yes - totally a fantastic shot! I wonder however, is he extremely tired? He appears to be maudlin, morose, or very fatigued. I guess the life of a dancer is one of endless hours, and poverty too. These elements can wear on one's appearance.
Keep up the great work!!
i think i just fall in love with him..
he would -fly- as a model in japan!
Is he actually a dancer? He almost looks a little skinny to be one, male dancers are pretty built...I'm mostly just curious, because even if he's not it's a perfect title/description. "The dancer" is exactly the essence you get looking at him. Supple and fine but totally masculine.
...regardless, I'm obsessed. Contact info please.
These photos capture something essential that I love about Melbourne and its people. I think it is the combination of physical beauty that just exists of itself (not for the sake of outside attention or glamour) and an interiority with complex shadings - you feel like it could lead you towards something interesting and vital in life.
I doubt that I am expressing myself well, but in his appearance, I find someone with a style (a way of being in the world) that is far more captivating than someone exhibiting their knowledge of the lastest fashion.
Dancers are interesting people, theyre edje but still beautiful in some way...
what a beautiful boy. he could wear anything and make it look great.
He's beautiful! I love everything about these shots.
This reminds me of Prada this spring..Long tee shirt and shorts. I am a dancer too. Finding cool mes dance wear is hard. One has to improvise as this guy did.. This is so inspiring. Thanks!
OMG I KNOW HIM I WENT TO PRIMARY SCHOOL WITH HIM...i think...ADRIAN SPURIA??? he's always had a different style to him a good one.....OMG I CANT BELIEVE THIS IS HIM!!!!!!!! WOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW IM SO JEALOUS!
What beauty! He has such a captivating face.
Honest and beautiful....
he looks like a beautiful vampire. black eyed angel from radiohead's 'pyramid song'.
Wow, Tilda Swinton as a young man!
I wanna marry this dude...
Awesome shot. I love how you discover people and places in the cities we live in that we have never noticed before.
he looks like a girl
when fashion trends create "extra-sexual allures"...
eL grECO
he looks as if painted by duncan grant...
charming photographs
... his hands, the tone of his skin, the melancolic eyes, the shelfconsious pose...
Mariacarla Boscono( fall '06 -> short blonde hair), the male version, right?
He is very ethereal and serene.... yet he is very confidence and comfortable... he is a very beautiful with inner peace.. thanks for capturing him to us...
Beautiful.
This shot captures the personality that most dancers have. This guy may or may not be a dancer, but i have friends who live their lives as dancers and this shot pretty much sum some up. Comfortable "this works for me so whatever" outfit in breezy monochromatic colours.
Not all dancers are or have to be built. Most are pretty lithe..
He's got beautiful skin and a very nice skintone. Interesting features too. I could be wrong, but he looks like he's of part-asian descent..
never commented on your blog before..but there's this incredible subtle beauty in this picture that is just.. very captivating. the close up..it's almost like his separate features don't match up, yet it seems natural and in balance at the same time. don't know how to put it. just very amazing, thank you for that. lovely discription too in the post.
He has something of Botticelli's beauty. Especially in his eye look. Very nice.
"you feel like it could lead you towards something interesting and vital in life"
I totally love what Anon 9:48 said but would add that you can find this not just in Melbourne but anywhere. It is just rare and has to do with following the ecstatic life. That's one of the great things about the performing arts. And yes, his hands are beautiful, too.
he looks like cristiano ronaldo
He's extremly beautiful and attractive. Haven't seen anything like him. He's unique.
wow! and his lips...
you're right, so beautiful.
The Hair Style and Color.
The Shirt
The Pant
And His body gesture!
Obviously u cant pass it without snap it!
love it!
Everyone has said it already, but he's really, really beautiful.
yeah. really something.
but i wish i could see him wearing any other kind of clothes of his.
like, i wonder what else he would put on...
Good work matching the shoes to the blouse. Love that swan neck.
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I like your explanation of why he is compelling. Nice. Personally though, I don't find him so. His look is too sloppy for me and his neck too wide for his features. But that's just me - I like how subjective beauty is.
I just decided I'm going to print this and put it on my wall.
Caption:
"Why I plan to marry a Japanese man."
I'm convinced he's half Asian. And if he's not I want him to be. Ughhh so beautiful
ya he IS good looking and I love the hair. But those ears it's like OMFG! a blond Vulcan lol
yes, his hands and pose are so graceful, i can believe he's a dancer
love that his ear is pierced too - everything is understated but powerful
he looks really scary, but still peaceful and beautiful. wonder if he ever laughs..
HAHA hey guys. this pic is of me lol thanks heaps for the comments i appreciate it so much. If u like u can add me on facebook my name is Adrian Spuria.
thanks babe.
ox
this guy is magical, and the focus is perfect
The most beautiful face. One of your best i think.
OMG! He is BEAUTIFUL! =)
He is phenomenal.
I like how fluid he is. it's like you can see he's a dancer just in his stance. Beautiful
nice. he looks other-worldly.
is he wearing a maillot or just a skinny?
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Lovly Picture
totally agreed with Diana's "Tilda Swinton" thingy!!! totally angelic!!!
well, well limit androgyn and russian artist.
is he Kate Lanphear's younger brother??
i saw this http://fashionindie.com/the-sartorialist-found-kate-lanphears-younger-brother/
I just fall in love with this guy. For me, he's extremely handsome. simple clothes+ variety of shapes, lengths etc+ dyed hair= <3
another reason to go to Melbourne
He is gorgeous!
I think I'm in love! :)
absolutely amazing.
should dancing not work out for him i think he could model.
as for my anonymous friend, i'm doubtful that he's mixed with asian but he is handsome nonetheless ^_^
just fell deeply...
on "This is a perfect example", I don't usually say 'I agree', but today I will.
He looks somewhat non-human.
Its not easy to pull-off hair like that. He's an exception
wanna kiss him so badly!
He really reminds me of Link from Zelda. Who I had the biggest crush on when I was 10. Amazing subject, amazing photo. He looks so sad and strong at the same time. Dreamy.
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I absolutely agree. He is elfin and beautiful. The beautiful contours of his neck and head just make me wanna pick up some charcoal and DRAW!!! You, Mr. S, have a most wonderful eye. Your blog is a great thing... you see and appreciate how beautiful, interest, and nice people look, as opposed to only fashion and trends. In that, your blog has a great sense of honesty. Honest appreciation of beauty and intrigue in the people around us.
Wow absolutely stunning.
He's got something from La Joconde.
He has "un certain charme". He looks so quiet and... dangerous at the same time.
Damn.. He is beautiful.. I am speechless
Inspiring!
Only an artist could really potray his hidden beauty ;)
Absolutely gorgeous. He's a young St. Sebastian (no, not the singer.)
I wish he'd ditch the sorts, though. I understand the motivation, but the long shirt does it well enough.
Little black book is fantastic.
Thanks for the shot - this is why I view the Sartorialist! True photographic art - wow.
Could be the best picture yet? He has that relaxed yet effortless Melbourne style - full of grace and inner spirit.
His blk shorts bring it all together - and you know what, he wouldn't have even tried!
Contemporary dancer? ;-)x L
This man/boy is so beautiful! Those lips and the nose...I just want to kiss him!;)
Funny. just as i was looking at this and before reading your write up... i thought to myself wow he is so beautiful and intriguing. a special uniqueness for sure.
I HAVE THOSE SHOES AND I LOVE THEM SO FREAKING MUCH!!!!
KUDOS TO THIS GUY FOR MAKING THEM LOOK NOT-SO-HIGH STREET! :-)
His eyes touching me that i tremble
Thank you for such inspiration photos, I love them and i am going to Melbourne to find this dancer.
I've seen him around! He looks amazing every time I see him out on chapel street in melbourne. He is also quite an amazing dancer, having seen him do a group dance once.
Pretty awesome to see him here!
I agree with your comments Scott. A perfect character to photograph. I also love his style and colour choice. He obviously chooses comfortable yet purposeful clothing to suit the demands of his dance-related lifestyle. He has a beautiful and unique look to him and looks perfectly serene and at ease with his place in life.
Very peaceful looking...rather thick neck and jaw! Interesting face
This guy is so THERE. So present. He is an alien ... a beautiful alien. He SO looks like an elf.....and it's obvious he has style no matter what he wears....I love it when people shine THROUGH the clothing they have on. You captured his grace and his melancholy perfectly. :) Inspiring.
thats my best friend! he is a beautiful person and yes he is a dancer and an amazing one at that! i love him so much!