Greetings!

Museletter 385 calculates out to almost 7.4 years of continuous issues. Let’s see. I’ve been a ham operator for 59 years, have breathed for 73 years, and have probably enjoyed ice cream for 71 years. Other than a few jobs I’ve had, it is up there in notable life experiences. It is 10% of my lifespan so far.

Enough nonsense.

Once again, summer puts me squarely in the mountains and away from most shooting unless the model wants to venture up to the cool forest to make some art. It happens at least once, if not twice, every year. We shall see what the future brings. I always have my camera and lights ready to go.

Lately, I’ve had requests for the names of models in some of the so-so media posts. I’d be silly to think that will ever stop. Another thing that won’t stop is my policy to not share anything about a model if I haven’t been in contact with them in the last year. I think it’s a safe bet that anyone I shot with 16 years ago is off doing something else with their life. Unless they have chosen to model for a living, like Kristy. Very rare indeed.

The problem is that 90% or more of those requests are from males who are looking to stalk the woman in the art. As I’ve said in the past, I’m very protective of the people I’ve worked with and I never want anything we’ve done to be a negative in their lives. That might be enevitable for some because they may find themselves with a partner or job where they judge them for things they did in their past. I think everyone I’ve worked with to create art knew that could happen. And most have been strong willed and wouldn’t stand for being judged so it might actually be a good way to filter those in their future life.

I’m good friends with several ladies who love creating art and would never allow anyone else in their life to judge. In most cases, their partners encourage their journey and even come to some shoots to assist. That’s love. That’s support and caring when true happiness is what they want for their partner.

I’ve had a few situations in the past where a regular model enters into a new relationship. If the topic comes up during a shoot I ask if they are supported. Most of the time they are. Sometimes their nude modeling was a tool to test the beginning of a relationship. Strong women don’t change their lives and joys to fit a new partner, any more than they expect them to change for them.

I’ve learned much from interacting with humans and art over the years.

And as always, feel free to comment, ask questions, or even make suggestions. I’m at ai7r@mac.com

OH, AND ONE MORE THING! If you are an Elley fan, go follow her new YouTube channel and show her some love. Elley Ringo Uncharted

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