For the first time in the history of our Hot Flash series, I feel an extremely personal connection with our featured photographer. As profiled on TRY STATE MAGAZINE's blog, Hugo Fernandes' work reflects one man's personal struggle to confront his gay identity. It particularly focuses on his major coping mechanism–sneaking around for anonymous encounters.
Though he may not be as technically savvy as some of the photographers we've featured in the past, his pictures manage to capture moments of shame, passion and vulnerability. And did I mention that some of them are damn sexy? Because they are.
– Dewitt
Photo credit: Hugo Fernandes
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These seemed more depressingly realistic than say sexy. The feeling that I get from his photos are a sadness that comes from the aftermath of sex with strangers. There’s more of an intensity than an intimacy. A cold distant sexuality seems prevalent.
I agree with you CE. Almost a shame feeling.
I totally agree with the above comments. That exactly what I was thinking when looking at them!
Sneaking around for anonymous encounters is not necessarily a coping mechanism exclusive to a man struggling with his gay identity. You think once he “finds himself”, the casual sex ceases? Tsk tsk, Manhunt. I thought you were much wiser than that, yet you provide a bastion of resources for anonymous sex for EVERY gay man, whether comfortable or still dealing with his sexuality. There’s enough shame to go around for all! lol.
Totally agree with everyone who says these bring about a feeling of shame. That’s not hot, that’s depressingly realistic.
I 2 agree with all the above comments not only does he appear sad but lonely 2….
Is it just me or are these the first photos displayed on this site with actual artistic merit. He may not have be “as technically savvy” he captures emotion.
Maybe Dewitt you should post some more series’ like these, not just photos that have hot men in them.