PAOLO LAZZAROTTI 2021

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THE EROTICISM OF ALEKSEY SUMNIKOV

Photographer Aleksey Sumnikov loves heading outdoors with his camera to photograph birds and nude women. Nature in its purest form, you could say. Open air, natural light, and that combination of patience, framing, and timing where everything suddenly falls into place right in front of the lens.

Just like bird photography, it takes knowing how to wait, observe, and choose the perfect moment. It’s not only about the setting, but about the photographer’s eye and the ability to turn something ordinary into an image that holds your attention a little longer than expected.

And while both subjects certainly have their appeal, you can probably guess which one we’re focusing on today. Spoiler: they don’t fly…



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When you leave your dog tied outside the store for a minute while you go in to buy a few things.

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THE TELEMARKETER

One of the things most of us hate the most are those phone calls where someone tries to sell you something. It doesn’t matter if it’s insurance, switching your phone provider, moving you to another electric company, or any other service that, somehow, always arrives “right now” with a supposedly unbeatable offer.

The problem isn’t just the call itself — it’s the timing. They always seem to catch you working, cooking, driving, or simply trying to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. You see an unknown number, hesitate for a second… and the moment you answer, you already know you’ve walked into it.

Some people have it clear and hang up instantly. Zero guilt. But then there’s the other group: the ones who stay. The ones who, out of politeness, habit, or because they feel bad cutting someone off, remain on the line trying to dodge the conversation however they can. One-word replies, saying they’re not interested, that they already have service, that they’ll look into it later… anything just to escape without sounding rude.

And that’s when the small absurd duel begins: the operator following the script, and you trying to find a way out without making it obvious you’re fleeing. A conversation nobody enjoys, that neither side really wants, yet somehow it always lasts longer than it should.

Next time it happens, think about this post, about these photos, and maybe the conversation suddenly feels a bit more entertaining.



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Now I get why they take so long to show up when you call them.

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AMATEUR FLESH: MAI♡

The internet has changed many things, but one of the most obvious transformations has been how adult content is marketed and distributed. What used to be concentrated in studios, production companies, and very specific circuits is now part of its own ecosystem, where payment platforms, social networks, personal pages, and entire communities coexist around monetizing exposure of the body and sexuality. This isn’t a new phenomenon, but it’s one that has grown at an enormous pace in a very short time.

Social normalization has also played its part. Even if controversy hasn’t disappeared, it’s becoming less unusual for someone to try their luck on these platforms. It’s talked about more openly, shared on social media, featured in reports, statistics, and testimonials… and above all, there are stories of people claiming they’ve made a lot of money. That’s probably the main attraction: the idea that there’s a relatively fast way to improve income in a context where job insecurity, tight salaries, and increasingly difficult financial expectations push people to look for alternatives.

But the reality, as often happens, is far less uniform than it may seem from the outside. Just as not everyone becomes an influencer with millions of followers, not everyone who tries adult content ends up earning high income or achieving stability. The competition is huge, visibility takes work, and what might look easy from the outside actually requires consistency, exposure, and ongoing management of one’s image.

Even so, demand exists and will continue to exist. Anything related to sex has always attracted an audience, and on the internet that demand finds increasingly direct channels. Among those who try, some approach it professionally, others simply experiment, and others treat it as just another stage in their personal or economic path.

Today we bring a new batch of amateur content, this time featuring photos of someone called Mai, who joins that long list of names that have stepped into this digital showcase where the line between the private and the public grows thinner every day.



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If boobs wore glasses, the nipple would be the nose.

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THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH MANFREDI

Joseph Manfredi, known as JoesGaragePhotos, is a Canadian photographer based in Toronto, specializing in fine art photography, glamour, boudoir, and artistic nude work.

With more than five years dedicated to developing his portfolio, his work stands out for its refined, intimate, and elegant aesthetic, where lighting, composition, and the connection with the model play a central role.



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BEAUTY ALSO HAS ITS LIMITS

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For years, whenever we saw an image that looked too perfect, we assumed it was filters, makeup, or digital retouching. There was always some logical explanation behind it. But now we’re entering a different phase.

The videos in this post show faces created by artificial intelligence. Women smiling, brushing their hair aside, or simply looking at the camera for a few seconds. Small gestures, natural, almost everyday ones. What’s striking isn’t just how realistic they look, but that their beauty reaches a level where it stops feeling human. It’s precisely that perfection that gives them away as unreal.
Because when something gets too close to the impossible, our brain starts to question it.

Still, it’s hard to look away. There’s something hypnotic about watching these faces that don’t exist, yet easily could. They show just how far technology is learning to imitate the human — and in some cases, even surpass it.

What’s interesting isn’t just what we see now, but where all this is heading. These images will end up blending into advertising, film, video games, television… and also into more intimate spaces. Into fantasies, virtual relationships, and new ways of interacting with someone who isn’t really there.
It may still catch our attention today. It may still feel curious or unsettling. But most likely, in a few years this will all be part of the everyday landscape, and we won’t even notice it.
And then, maybe, the strange thing won’t be that they’re artificial. The strange thing will be finding something that isn’t.



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INSTAGRAM OF THE DAY: RONJAEDSMO

Ronja Edsmo
Lifestyle/fashion blogger & creator
Swedish based in Sydney



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