Is there nude photos of you on the Internet?

[UpstateNYBill]

Is there nude photos of you somewhere in cyberspace?

I don't post any of my self anywhere, but I did find myself in photos on Spencer Turnick's website, on a website of an artist similar to Turnick, and on my local AANR travel club webpage.

I'm not asking for nude photo of anyone, And I don't want anyone to PM me nude photos of themselves. I'm just wondering how many of us ended up somewhere in cyberspace in the buff?

[Matt King]

What's the big deal? If you are ok with being nude so shy care who sees?

[UpstateNYBill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Matt King:
What's the big deal? If you are ok with being nude so shy care who sees? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

To some people it is a big deal. If you are a teacher, work with kids, involved in a church, have
family members who would be hostile to nudism, other reasons, you may not want nude photos of youself floating around the internet.

Some people only few comfortable being nude around a few friends and aquaitances.

Like any other group, you can't paint all nudists with one brush on how they feel about certain subjects.

[tinner666]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif It probably scares a few customers off...
Then again, maybe not. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[puffledud]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> To some people it is a big deal. If you are a teacher, work with kids, involved in a church, have
family members who would be hostile to nudism, other reasons, you may not want nude photos of youself floating around the internet. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Even though I belong to a group that may be hostile to my nude activities I still have my photo in cyberspace. But I'm careful not to show my face. I guess it's a compromise between wanting to be able to express myself, but wanting to keep my job as well.

Cheers.

May everyone enjoy a happy nude year in 2007.

[RCH44]

So far only on this website. I will be taking more nude photos so I maybe in cyberspace nude.

Marry Christmas and a happy new year.


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by UpstateNYBill:
Is there nude photos of you somewhere in cyberspace?

I don't post any of my self anywhere, but I did find myself in photos on Spencer Turnick's website, on a website of an artist similar to Turnick, and on my local AANR travel club webpage.

I'm not asking for nude photo of anyone, And I don't want anyone to PM me nude photos of themselves. I'm just wondering how many of us ended up somewhere in cyberspace in the buff? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Fuzzy Nuts]

I would NEVER let anyone see me naked on the internet - how shocking!!!!!

[DenitaLC]

I responded YES. I won a contest sponsered by Desert Shadows and my letter was published in their summer newsletter. I gave them a picture of me/us at the resort for the article.

Do I worry about people seeing me? NO, my nudist hobby is my business and has nothing to do with my professional life. My coworkers all know I partake in the naturism and think it's cool. If anyone ever saw my picture and tried to make an issue of it I would be ready for the fight. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sneaky.gif

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif
Dee

[DenitaLC]

Hi Maliakei,
Yes, I remember your picture issue. It's great that CFI handled it so promptly for you.

I see Palm Springs on your info: how often are you there? Hubby and I really fell in love with the area and are planning our third trip there in April. We want to use our free nights at Desert Shadows before they start the remodel in June and things are all torn up.

I understand your caution in telling others about your interest in naturism. Some people will take info like that and use if for harmful purposes...WHY? Who knows, but they do. Many of them just don't get it, which is sad.

Aloha!
Dee



[QUOTE]Originally posted by maliakei:
That's great Dee. "..I would be ready for the fight..." too if anyone ever tried to do the same.

As for this poll, my reply would most likely be somewhere between Yes & No since there aren't too many nude photos of me, however, it only takes one photo to be circulated and forwarded on and on..

If you weren't previously aware, a nude of me was found on CFI awhile back by a someone who lied to CFI claiming to have asked my permission as being okay to have it posted. It was taken down immediately per my request. CFI was quick to do this, and by no means was I upset at CFI, it's just that once anything goes up on the net then there's just no controlling where it goes from there.

So, yeah I've told some former co-workers about my being a naturist but I felt it necessary to be careful as to how & who I was approaching the subject matter to..[/QUOTE

[traindriver40]

I havnt a real problem with having my few pics online, as I believe that my private life is just that, and if people that know me dont like it well thsts up to them as they are entitled to their opinion. I also understand that some people for reason of job etc prefer not to have their on line, like anything in this life its a personal choice

[fredm74]

I agree, I have pics online as well. But I do understand for those who choose not to because of their profession, for instance, a teacher, a police officer or even a politician just to name a few.



<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by traindriver40:
I havnt a real problem with having my few pics online, as I believe that my private life is just that, and if people that know me dont like it well thsts up to them as they are entitled to their opinion. I also understand that some people for reason of job etc prefer not to have their on line, like anything in this life its a personal choice </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[DenitaLC]

The townhomes across the naked bridge are beautiful. While we were there in October I walked through two units that were for sale. If I'd had an extra 400K laying around, I would have sure wanted to buy one! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

We will be there in early April (hopefully) and if our travel plans should mesh..it would be delightful to meet you! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif I alway enjoy the opportunity to meet new people, especially ones that I've chatted with online. I've met quite a few ladies from a woman's forum I'm on and it's alway fun.

Yes, I agree that mean people will often find things to use to tear down others for no reason. It's a shame they feel they have to do that. Live and let live comes to mind...especially when there is no fear of harm from the other person's private actvities.

If people choose to have nude (non-sexual) photos online, it shouldn't fall to anyone else to judge them. That is my feeling on the subject!

Take care!
Dee



<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by maliakei:
Hi Dee:

To answer your question # 1 :

I frequent PS less than I'd like to and plan to do so in 2007 since owning a townhome in the quiet phase at Desert Shadows http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif During the last year my energy & time has been focused on my work which wouldn't allow worthwhile travel time. It would be nice to meet you so maybe that might be possible?

I have had such fond memories of Desert Shawdows way back when it was just a small resort. My first visit to Palm Springs seemed like visiting a magical place while traveling through Stovepipe Wells (Death Valley) and other small oasis' which are very rare to see. The mountain view in Palm Springs, as seen from the big pool at Desert Shadows, reminds me of so many parts of Hawaii..

To answer your Question # 2 :

I believe many people who do not understand the beauty of naturism and want to make it out to be a negative thing are just plain mean & ignorant. This goes the same for those who want to destroy and hurt others who are not within the so-called 'norm' of society. It's really sad, but then again, I'm actually glad nudism is a small niche because then it wouldn't seem as special because everyone would be there. So, I suppose there are other clubs out there who think the same about their club? Sadly, there are always going to be mean people out there who enjoy stirring up trouble. We just have to keep strong and do what's right for us to remain happy. It could very well be that some people are just unhappy and miserable so they will do what it takes to destroy & twist something good to sound perverted or whatever! Oh well!! Their loss!!

Aloha, maliakei

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DenitaLC:
Hi Maliakei,
Yes, I remember your picture issue. It's great that CFI handled it so promptly for you.

I see Palm Springs on your info: how often are you there? Hubby and I really fell in love with the area and are planning our third trip there in April. We want to use our free nights at Desert Shadows before they start the remodel in June and things are all torn up.

I understand your caution in telling others about your interest in naturism. Some people will take info like that and use if for harmful purposes...WHY? Who knows, but they do. Many of them just don't get it, which is sad.

Aloha!
Dee </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[EricNY]

DEE you are so fortunate, just to have visited. JUst checked the weather there and even though its a chilly 64....sure beats my rainy 37....

Oh to dream of Cali in the buff!

[Bob S.]

As far as I know, no one has taken my mug whilst I was naked. And thus far, I have not seen myself on the internet.

As I have mentioned before, I do not even like looking at my picture. Would I want it floating around cyberspace? Probably not.

Bob S.

[BlobbyBob]

I don't often share photo's of myself, nude or otherwise, online, and when I do I tend to make them quite low quality so they can't be easily manipulated or less likely that people would want to use them elsewhere. It wouldn't bother me if someone I knew saw one on a site such as this, because it might give us something to talk about, another shared interest, but images can of course be taken and used elsewhere, which isn't nice.

[stomper69]

Seeing how I don't mind being naked,I don't mind if people see me naked.Besides if they are on a site that allows naked people to be seen,they can't be all that offended by it.

[danorganic]

Yes I have pics of me from World Naked Bike Ride and I even showed the guys at work and the boss snuck up and looked over our shoulders and so I told him what it was and he laughed, at first he didnt know it was me until I told him.
Dan

[nudepartime]

I have no pictures of me naked on the internet. I am involved in public education and would not want my choice of a recreational form to somehow be able to stop the good I am doing for the school district. I would love to run into someone from my area at a nudist resort or talk to any one about my choices to take nude or c/o vacations. What I wouldn't want to happen is to have some"Do Gooders" find out there was a nude photo of me on the internet and start trouble. I can hear it now how the children need to be protected from me.

[jax]

About five years ago there was a nude wedding at Haulover Beach and I just happen to be there. There is a photo of the couple cutting the cake, in the background is me, along with approx. 20 others, however unless someone pointed me out you would never know I was there.

[barebum]

Happy with my pictures here!

[Enjoying life]

I have posted many nude photos of myself on the internet. And don't really care who see them or what they might think. I'm never going to run for an office, so screw them if they don't like it.

[nudist_man_uk]

Yes i am on this website:

http://www.channel4.com/health/microsites/S/shape_of_th..._12_real_bodies.html (http://www.channel4.com/health/microsites/S/shape_of_the_nation/gallery_12_real_bodies.html)

Its about "real bodies" it was a program called shape of the nation.

[Kenv]

I am not comfortable with nude pitures of me out on the internet. The reason is that we live in a small town and most people don't understand nudism. Even if they do, most people think its wierd, or at the very least, comical.

Part of it also is, that I run a small business and my girlfriend works in a bank. So not exactly situations of openmindedness.

Other than that, I have no problem if someone was to have nude pictures of me/us for their own use or collection.

[Zorro]

None that I am aware of. While one of my brothers and many of my friends and coworkers know I am a nudist (while not strictly nudists themselves, many of my coworkers are OK with getting naked), I have other interests that do not mesh well with nudism.

[RCH44]

I agree with you 100% John

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by traindriver40:
I havnt a real problem with having my few pics online, as I believe that my private life is just that, and if people that know me dont like it well thsts up to them as they are entitled to their opinion. I also understand that some people for reason of job etc prefer not to have their on line, like anything in this life its a personal choice </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[shomymojo]

Yes...hundreds of them thru the years...Rowdys have nothing to hide...LOL

[xgsft]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Zorro:
None that I am aware of. While one of my brothers and many of my friends and coworkers know I am a nudist (while not strictly nudists themselves, many of my coworkers are OK with getting naked), I have other interests that do not mesh well with nudism. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Same here. While being fired from a job seems unlikely, my job market is such a small community it would just not be a wise thing to do.

[Dick Springer]

You should have provided more options. In my case, I don't know and I don't care.

[sunaddicted]

Like my avatar? I have posted pictures here as well as pictures on the orient beach website. I like myself nude and wish I could be nude much more often.

[Kev0]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudist_man_uk:
Yes i am on this website:

http://www.channel4.com/health/microsites/S/shape_of_th..._12_real_bodies.html (http://www.channel4.com/health/microsites/S/shape_of_the_nation/gallery_12_real_bodies.html)

Its about "real bodies" it was a program called shape of the nation. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm on ClothesFree and now I've sent off two shots to Real Bodies.

If we're to see any change in public opinion we do need normal everyday people who are not afraid to say "Naturism? I've tried that and it's OK". All the time we keep quiet in case we're thought odd we agreeing that it's an odd thing to do. Of course in real life I don't actually do as much along those lines as I could. But if anyone who knows me is interested in the lifestyle and finds me here then that's OK with me.

[fre2bnude]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudist_man_uk:
Yes i am on this website:

I'm on ClothesFree and now I've sent off two shots to Real Bodies.

If we're to see any change in public opinion we do need normal everyday people who are not afraid to say "Naturism? I've tried that and it's OK". All the time we keep quiet in case we're thought odd we agreeing that it's an odd thing to do. Of course in real life I don't actually do as much along those lines as I could. But if anyone who knows me is interested in the lifestyle and finds me here then that's OK with me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Spot on! That's just what I think. I've also sent off a pic to Real Bodies

[NakedGary]

Yes I have many full body nude, nudist, and naturist images on the web and have no problem with that or wouldn't have posted them.

Real bodies web page with all the heads cut off is not very pleasing or photogenic. This forum or CFI would not allow such images on this site.

Not a very good representation of a nudist, nude, or a person. They look as if there some kink of medical reference to breast and genital shapes, sizes, colors, and hair or styles.

I would not post a full body image on Real Bodies if they cut off the facial features or heads off prior to posting.
.

[BlobbyBob]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NakedGary:
Real bodies web page with all the heads cut off is not very pleasing or photogenic. This forum or CFI would not allow such images on this site.

Not a very good representation of a nudist, nude, or a person. They look as if there some kink of medical reference to breast and genital shapes, sizes, colors, and hair or styles.

I would not post a full body image on Real Bodies if they cut off the facial features or heads off prior to posting.
. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It is not listed as a site related to nudism/naturism. The whole point is about bodies, hence 'real bodies', showing the shapes and sizes and colours of bodies, along with many people who leave comments with their photos. I presume that there is a legal reason they cut off the heads, just as faces get blurred on TV sometimes etc I don't see anything wrong it. it's quite an interesting experiment, and I have submitted one myself.

[Orangexcalibare]

There are separate pictures of both my brother nude, and also my girlfriend nude on the internet but none of me that I know of.

[Kev0]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NakedGary:
Yes I have many full body nude, nudist, and naturist images on the web and have no problem with that or wouldn't have posted them.

Real bodies web page with all the heads cut off is not very pleasing or photogenic. This forum or CFI would not allow such images on this site.

Not a very good representation of a nudist, nude, or a person. They look as if there some kink of medical reference to breast and genital shapes, sizes, colors, and hair or styles.

I would not post a full body image on Real Bodies if they cut off the facial features or heads off prior to posting.
. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

All true but non-nudists or closet nudists would not post full shots. And it makes the point we're sll different and IMHO is a step towards body acceptance. So not Naturism but supportive of it.

[Pete Knight]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kev0:
All true but non-nudists or closet nudists would not post full shots. And it makes the point we're sll different and IMHO is a step towards body acceptance. So not Naturism but supportive of it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm afraid I have to differ there, naturism is about openness, about showing the person, not about displaying your willy, so headless shots appear to have only one purpose.

Show you or show nothing, and before anyone asks I do appear in numerous places on the web, but they are natural in natural settings, I don't pose in a bedrooms with the emphasis on my willy.

http://eastneybeach.org//images/abbeyhousegardens/abbey3.jpg
I'm there somewhere, its up to you to spot me, also I and the lady in the photo will shortly appear naked on the BBC in a programme about health issues, its called 'Don't Die Young' presented by Dr Alice Roberts, and goes out on BBC2.


Pete Knight

[barebum]

I can see you Pete, but then I know what you look like lol!

[Kev0]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pete Knight:

I'm afraid I have to differ there, naturism is about openness, about showing the person, not about displaying your willy, so headless shots appear to have only one purpose.

Show you or show nothing, and before anyone asks I do appear in numerous places on the web, but they are natural in natural settings, I don't pose in a bedrooms with the emphasis on my willy.

{/QUOTE}

I agree naturism is about natural poses in natural places and I support the Clothes Free policy.

But the Channel 4 site is about bodies. Not about naturism certainly, but not just about willies either. I guess I'm seeing a grey area here.

[Unwired]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kev0:
...it makes the point we're sll different and IMHO is a step towards body acceptance. So not Naturism but supportive of it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm going to have to side with BlobbyBob and Kev0 on this one. While we've presumably all seen headless "willie" photos submitted by people who wish to experience all the "thrills" of exhibitionism with none of the loss in anonymity, I believe that this Channel 4 site really is an exception to that. The reason is the intent: to put real bodies on display and start a dialogue about what constitutes physical beauty and how we perceive it. But the bigger revelation is the narratives provided by some of the people there. They're sharing something that's in many ways even more intimate than a nude photograph; they're baring their feelings about their own bodies. That's not the easiest thing to do when you're clothed, much less nude.

Is it naturism in the strictest sense? Eh, probably not, but in promoting openness about oneself and body acceptance, it makes a positive contribution, at least as much as any discussion board. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

And as for the photos "not being a very good representation of...nudes", I'm wondering in that case what amounts to a "good" representation then? Surely images of buff, tanned, hairless bodies playing volleyball or hanging out at expensive resorts may be nice to look at aesthetically, but seeing normal people, with all body types, in unglamorous settings, may very well be more effective in helping some people overcome body shame.



UW

[fre2bnude]

Yes, this is not a nudist/naturist web site it's one operated by a TV channel and the whole idea is based on the documentary "The shape of the nation" and as such they want people to show what their bodies look like. They can't show faces for legal reasons and also I imagine very few (non nudist) people would want their identity plastered on a web site while nude.
As for "willie" shots, well, nudes do display their genitals, that's quite normal.

I'm a nudist and am quite happy for anyone to see me nude, in the right context. I have put a pic on that site and am happy that my face is not shown, too many non nudists would recognise me from my face, but only nudists will know my body. I am happier being an anonymous nude to the general public who have access to that site.

Hopefully it will help towards general body acceptance.

[Kev0]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Pete Knight:
http://eastneybeach.org//images/abbeyhousegardens/abbey3.jpg
I'm there somewhere, its up to you to spot me, also I and the lady in the photo will shortly appear naked on the BBC in a programme about health issues, its called 'Don't Die Young' presented by Dr Alice Roberts, and goes out on BBC2.

Pete Knight </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

FAO All UK CFFers: As next Tuesday's episode is called "Skin" I assume this is Pete's moment. Set your VCRs now.

Kevin

[nudeinny]

Nice picture, draonudist. And I love this forum also.

[Fuzzy Nuts]

Hey draconudist - you got a hair trim!!

[nudeinny]

Heym where is draconudist? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

[Terrace Casual]

Yeah, there are on here

[shaneone]

I think just this one lol

[Fuzzy Nuts]

Maybe draconudist all of a sudden got shy?

[barebum]

Great to see pictures of others enjoying naturism, there is nothing wrong in it therefore I am not ashamed to have my naked picture for anybody to see, if it manages to persuade a few more people to try naturism so much the better!
Nude regards
Mark

[UpstateNYBill]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by draconudist:
The only nude pics of myself are on this site and just recently. Im new to this publicly so please BARE with me. It is realy nice to have a place like this with nice people. It's refreshing. Sorry Fuzzy not shy. Just had to put picture at a different link. Anyway this is me on a warm fall day spent nude in the yard. Was a little cool but whatever

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o105/dracojoe/IMG_01696.jpg

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o105/dracojoe/2ofIMG_0675.jpg </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Opps. Photobucket must have removed your photos from their database. They don't like any nudity.

[draconudist]

Yeah i see what ya mean Bill. Was private album but I guess someone complained. Does anyone know of any image hosts that dont have a problem with nudity?? Im goiing to remove the post because lack of pics. Unless I can rehost them soon. Thanks for letting me know. EDIT
I see now they will allow backside pics but not front. They left this one. Someone at a desk editing the pictures I suppose.

[tiger79]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by draconudist:
Does anyone know of any image hosts that dont have a problem with nudity?? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Try flickr (http://www.flickr.com/).

[nudeinny]

Who would complain? Aren't we all supposed to be supporters of the nude lifestyle? What's wrong with showing your penis?

[Fuzzy Nuts]

draconudist - Great photos of you posing showing your front side twice and your back side twice. Could we see some more photos of you perhaps doing something, like indulging in a sport or working in garden or doing housework?

After all this is a naturist site and we want to see all aspects of you and your life as a naturist.

[nudeinny]

You weren't showing your penis? Then what was that big thing? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by draconudist:
Hiya Inny. I meant at the image host. People hired to surf all of the new pictures uploaded and remove any that have any sort of nudity. Pretty lame but they can do whatever they want. I know no one here would complain cause that is what this place is about. Must be that too many people lump being nude right in there with porn so they see it all as bad. Oh and I wasnt showing my penis even though it is showing just a picture of me enjoying a nice day nude out in the yard. I know what you meant but it just sounded kinda funny. Yall be good and talk to ya later. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[chgonude77]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fuzzy Nuts:
draconudist - Great photos of you posing showing your front side twice and your back side twice. Could we see some more photos of you perhaps doing something, like indulging in a sport or working in garden or doing housework?

After all this is a naturist site and we want to see all aspects of you and your life as a naturist. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think Draco's pics depict naturism just fine. It looks like he is outside enjoying the day while nude....

[naturush]

I trust that my friends have enough respect for my privacy, however there was that night and that roof a long time ago that will live forever on a picture somewhere...

[Shavedinohio]

The only photo of me is here. Not a good one, I am not as fat as I look. I plan to take a better one this summer.

[hatesclothes]

my (mennonite) congregation is rather 'Liberal' (lack of a better term); most of the people know Im a nudist, but not about my pic over at netnude...

[nudetone]

If I weren't a teacher, I would have a nude photo of myself for my avatar.

[Fuzzy Nuts]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudetone:
If I weren't a teacher, I would have a nude photo of myself for my avatar. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I know what you are saying and as a former teacher there is no problem now!

[Matt King]

several; so what?

[nudeinny]

Watch out...don't saw off your ****!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Shavedinohio:
The only photo of me is here. Not a good one, I am not as fat as I look. I plan to take a better one this summer. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[Ken Palmer]

Hey UpstateNYBIll. This is definitely the truth here. There are many nudists or naturists that do not want nude photos of themselves on the Internet. Like you said, they could belong to a church or work at a school. Or their family members(like mine) may be hostile to the idea or concept of seeing them nude on the Internet. And there is their employers possibly. In other words, it could lead to all kinds of problems for them. There are simply endless scenarios that could surface for them.


Ken Palmer
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by UpstateNYBill:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Matt King:
What's the big deal? If you are ok with being nude so shy care who sees? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

To some people it is a big deal. If you are a teacher, work with kids, involved in a church, have
family members who would be hostile to nudism, other reasons, you may not want nude photos of youself floating around the internet.

Some people only few comfortable being nude around a few friends and aquaitances.

Like any other group, you can't paint all nudists with one brush on how they feel about certain subjects. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[RCH44]

So far only this one. Hope to have more nude photos of myself on the internet soon.

Ralph

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by UpstateNYBill:
Is there nude photos of you somewhere in cyberspace?

I don't post any of my self anywhere, but I did find myself in photos on Spencer Turnick's website, on a website of an artist similar to Turnick, and on my local AANR travel club webpage.

I'm not asking for nude photo of anyone, And I don't want anyone to PM me nude photos of themselves. I'm just wondering how many of us ended up somewhere in cyberspace in the buff? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[torreviejalads]

Absolutly loads. And some would make your eyes pop out http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[nudenola]

I just opened an account on Flickr this week and posted a few on there.

If you are interested, you can see it at:

www.flickr.com/photos/nolanude (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nolanude)

If you stop by, feel free to leave a comment.

[J.P.]

Only my avatar. I do not take many pictures of myself, I never like the way they turn out. Non of my friends or family are into the naturist lifestyle so up until now no one else has seen any of my pictures.

[Tyco]

For those who think there are no nude pics of themselves on the net, you may be surprised. Small, even tiny cameras are everywhere. Been to a nude beach? Someone may have snapped a pic of you with their cellphone. Rented a public venue such as a bowling alley, restaurant or motel pool for a nude event? Consider the very real possibility that those places had security cameras, recording your every move. And where those pics went from there, could be anyone's guess. A voyeristic employee out back somewhere could take snapshots from those cams and upload them to their private email account, or any other website later.

[Fuzzy Nuts]

tyco - I agree with you and am glad that I have reached that stage in life where I dont give a damn if they hang a 4 storey photo of me from Times Square despite all my shortcomings!

[Journeyman]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Tyco:
For those who think there are no nude pics of themselves on the net, you may be surprised. Small, even tiny cameras are everywhere. Been to a nude beach? Someone may have snapped a pic of you with their cellphone. Rented a public venue such as a bowling alley, restaurant or motel pool for a nude event? Consider the very real possibility that those places had security cameras, recording your every move. And where those pics went from there, could be anyone's guess. A voyeristic employee out back somewhere could take snapshots from those cams and upload them to their private email account, or any other website later. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Tyco, I hope you don't wear that bag over your head to every naturist venue you go to. You might hurt (or smother) yourself. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wiseguy.gif

[Tyco]

lol, it's a cap. I'm looking down and to the left, to my laptop as I took the pic. It's not quite obvious in the avitar.

[draconudist]

Tyco, I hope you don't wear that bag over your head to every naturist venue you go to. You might hurt (or smother) yourself.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Tyco:
lol, it's a cap. I'm looking down and to the right, to my laptop as I took the pic. It's not quite obvious in the avitar. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thats funny although on a bad hair day I could use a bag for sure.

[chgonude77]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Fuzzy Nuts:
tyco - I agree with you and am glad that I have reached that stage in life where I dont give a damn if they hang a 4 storey photo of me from Times Square despite all my shortcomings! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Shortcomings? Not from what I have seen! Ha!

[draconudist]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Shavedinohio:
The only photo of me is here. Not a good one, I am not as fat as I look. I plan to take a better one this summer. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It must be springtime. It is quite warm here now and I am guessing it is in Oiho also. Just wanted to let you know that the new pic looks great. I hope to get some pool and outdoor pictures to make an album on here this summer.

[MJ_KC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ken Palmer:
Or their family members(like mine) may be hostile to the idea or concept of seeing them nude on the Internet. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If one of my family members decided to be hostile to me because of who I am, I would just stop talking to them. If they want to tell me what to do, they should expect a similar response right back at them.

[nudeinny]

The picture of you is very natural, but why the cigarette?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MJ_KC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ken Palmer:
Or their family members(like mine) may be hostile to the idea or concept of seeing them nude on the Internet. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If one of my family members decided to be hostile to me because of who I am, I would just stop talking to them. If they want to tell me what to do, they should expect a similar response right back at them. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[nudeinny]

Love the nude shots, but the cigarette is a no-no.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Shavedinohio:
The only photo of me is here. Not a good one, I am not as fat as I look. I plan to take a better one this summer. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[MJ_KC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudeinny:
The picture of you is very natural, but why the cigarette?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MJ_KC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Ken Palmer:
Or their family members(like mine) may be hostile to the idea or concept of seeing them nude on the Internet. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If one of my family members decided to be hostile to me because of who I am, I would just stop talking to them. If they want to tell me what to do, they should expect a similar response right back at them. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You replied to me, not Ken. I don't smoke.

[Pants off]

I don't have a great problem with being seen nude - especially on a non-UK based website - but doubt that anyone would in all probability recognise me from my rear view. Might think twice about being shown in a frontal shot, though!

[foux003]

I don't know and I don't care. Except that I wouldn't want any one to go blind if they saw my picture.

[John Skinner]

Years ago before the turn of the century, I was in a video while visting a resort in Arizona.
I never did see this video. So if I'm on the internet let me know. I need the royalties.

John

[nudeinny]

I am crazy, or does your picture keep changing?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Shavedinohio:
The only photo of me is here. Not a good one, I am not as fat as I look. I plan to take a better one this summer. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[draconudist]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudeinny:
I am crazy, or does your picture keep changing?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">quote:
Originally posted by nudeinny:
The picture of you is very natural, but why the cigarette?


quote:


Originally posted by Shavedinohio:
The only photo of me is here. Not a good one, I am not as fat as I look. I plan to take a better one this summer. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you are talking to me Inny I changed the smoking one.I didn't think anything of it until you said something.

[nudeinny]

Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I just thought being naked is more natural without a cigarette. You look good though.

[draconudist]

Thats all cool inny. I just didn't think about the smoking thing.
Changed it now.
Be Good
Be Nude
Draconudist

[Zevei]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by UpstateNYBill:
Is there nude photos of you somewhere in cyberspace?


OK, this has been bugging me everytime I open up this particular forum. Call me a nitpicky pedant, I don't care. There are simply two choices:

(1) Are there nude photos of you on the internet?
or...
(2) Is there a nude photo of you on the internet?

Now you can't have it both ways, why do you care, and the answer is NO.

Z http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/beam.gif

[Zevei]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudeinny:
Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. I just thought being naked is more natural without a cigarette. You look good though. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

This of course raises the age old question: "Do you smoke after sex?", to which the obvious answer is:

"I never look".

Z http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[nudeinny]

Everytime I look there is a new naked picture of Draconudist. Very nice!

[nudist_cowboy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudeinny:
Love the nude shots, but the cigarette is a no-no.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

What is wrong with the cigarette? Last I looked it was a free country, and as we are free to shed our clothes, we are also free to do with our bodies as we decide... I am sure the resorts also expect some clothes free people to smoke, why dont you?

[nudeinny]

I didn't say you were not entitled to smoke. I just don't think it's healthy or looks natural.

[tinner666]

Probably all over the web for me.

[nudenwv]

i don't stray too far other than the sites i know i posted pics. i think it's great to share where we've been. if others steal them it should be a crime.

[FireProf]

Yes, I'm certain there are. I've posted nude pics of myself, full frontal and my face but only my wife's backside on a couple of other naturist sites.

We feel reasonably comfortable and assured that they are "somewhat" safe there but if they happen to have been taken and distributed other places I find it hard to believe that we are anyones poster naked people! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[Laura Lopez]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by UpstateNYBill:
Is there nude photos of you somewhere in cyberspace?

I don't post any of my self anywhere, but I did find myself in photos on Spencer Turnick's website, on a website of an artist similar to Turnick, and on my local AANR travel club webpage.

I'm not asking for nude photo of anyone, And I don't want anyone to PM me nude photos of themselves. I'm just wondering how many of us ended up somewhere in cyberspace in the buff? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, you can see one of them in my profile.

[nuovonudo]

Not yet. Two reasons. (1) technologically challenged -- haven't figured out a good way to self-photograph, nor would i know how to upload the image to the 'net (2) a bit concerned that the "wrong" people would see my pic (or pix).

But am considering modeling nude for art classes, so who knows.

[nudeinny]

Hey Draconudist, that's another great nude picture of you!

[nudeinny]

Lucky guy...it's still freezing here. I'm so anxious to get to the beach and shed my threads!

[draconudist]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by nudeinny:
Hey Draconudist, that's another great nude picture of you! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Looks like they got removed.

[nudebushwalker]

I have dozens of photos floating around out here in Cyberspace - both in these nudist and social type of sites, and on my own webpages...

The sort of fears that so many in the US are expressing in these forums just provides more ammo' for those of us who are fortunate enough not to live in some of those places..
"Land of the Free.." indeed!!
We down here in Oz, along with others in New Zealand and many parts of Europe, still seem to have some rights and freedoms that are gradually being denied to many of those poor Yanks these days..

Then again some of the experiences of other contributors in other, more liberal, parts of the good lo' US of A just shows what a big and diversified country it is, even if it still has a Fascist administration with a very narrow agenda.

David
'nudebushwalker'

Live long Live free Live nude

[ellie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by UpstateNYBill:
Is there nude photos of you somewhere in cyberspace? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm in the film 'Vivre Nu', in the section about Cap D'Agde.

I'm not 'featured'. I just happen to be in the background during a shot, during the summer when I waitressed there. My cousin and I got jobs for the summer while at university and we went down and worked 6 days a week, 12 hours a day. Little time to go nude, swim or sunbathe.

I wasn't a nudist prior to going there, but after six days of working I'd seen it all and had stopped even caring about naked bods. Our first day off and we stripped off, without nerves, concerns or embarrassment, to swim and sunbathe.

It was the perfect introduction to naturism, as I didn't have to go through all of the trepidation of a naked debut. I was so surrounded by it that it was perfectly natural and OK. We spotted a film crew but thought nothing of it as they were filming a specific location. My cousin only recently alerted me to the fact (ten years on) that we're in the background of one panned shot.

I'm not telling you whereabouts in the film we are, though! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[bob37A]

I do have my photo in cyberspace Since there is no place to go nude in my area, I am a home indoor nudist, I must be careful not to show my face. If I want to keep my job.

[kphoger]

I finally do. I've said before that I don't have any mainly because I don't know how to upload picutres from camera to computer. But, Thursday, I went skinny-sailing with "Paducah Nudist" on Kentucky Lake and he snapped some shots of me, one on which I put online.

[John Skinner]

I would just like a copy of the vidio if its still available

[John Skinner]

I would be more than happy to post a pic of myself, don't want to make anyone sick though. LOL

[naturistoftheyear]

Not that I'm aware of.
I once took part in a naturist conference, and I'm sure the group photo - me amid at least 20 other people - must have been put up on a site somewhere, though I don't know where.

[zulu]

There are a lot of photos of me here in the photo album and on a few other sites also. It doesn't bother me at all. Cheers, Zulu

[Josh-here]

There are photos of me up here and I have had photos up elsewhere. It dosen't bother me at all either. Sometimes I do take pics down after they have been up awhile, however...

Josh

[angelqd714]

Yes without a doubt. I have no qualms about my self in this area. To see is only that.

[Sol-Searcher]

No I have no nude pictures of me on the internet. OOOOOOOOOPs well maybe one LOL


Your friend
Randy

[zharth]

I dont give a damn if they hang a 4 storey photo of me from Times Square

This is more or less how I feel. Though I don't advertise all of my private interests in my daily life to all of the people I know and meet, it's mostly due to the difficulty of broaching the subject. If somebody were to discover that I have an interest in this or that hobby, be it something as harmless as playing guitar, or as potentially awkward as enjoying being nude, then so be it. This is who I am, and I'm tired of pretending to conform to other people's standards.

I also happen to be a hobby photographer, and so naturally I've taken a lot of pictures of myself naked. Some of them can be considered harmless "nudist photos", others I like to consider works of art, and some are just for the heck of it. I don't see anything wrong with it; it's something I enjoy doing, and I feel it would be a waste if nobody else ever saw those photos - the good ones, of course.

There are certainly issues with being open about your interests, some of which certain people wouldn't hesitate to exploit, but I decided a while back that if anyone was going to misunderstand me, then it was their prerogative. If I have to hide who I am to operate within a certain subset of society, then I'd rather find a different subset to operate within. But then, being true to myself is something I tend to prioritize rather highly. It has its drawbacks, but that feeling of freedom makes it all worth it.

[vanesa1017]

Are there nude photos of me on the internet?

Yes, in the photo section at this site LOL!:laugh:

[Joontiki]

*clip*There are certainly issues with being open about your interests, some of which certain people wouldn't hesitate to exploit, but I decided a while back that if anyone was going to misunderstand me, then it was their prerogative. If I have to hide who I am to operate within a certain subset of society, then I'd rather find a different subset to operate within. But then, being true to myself is something I tend to prioritize rather highly. It has its drawbacks, but that feeling of freedom makes it all worth it.
I just wanted to congratulate you on being "you" at such a young age. I really admire that! I didn't truly come into myself until i was in my 40's. You remind me a bit of my daughter who knew herself at 13, better than most 30 year olds do!

Btw, i really like the photo of you with the guitar. Very nice! :-)

[wheelchairguy]

Hey...your 365 project is great

[Mosquito_Bait]

Yeah. The older I've become, the less concerned I've become about modesty. I've never hidden my nudist tendencies from my friends, coworkers, and family. I just wish I had more photos from when I was younger. The following two photos show the difference that ten years can make. The wild thing about this is that I can remember when I was younger being very self-conscious that I was too thin in some places and too fat in others. Now I look back at photos from when I was younger and realize that I wasn't so bad. My wife has commented the same about photos from when she was younger. I recommend to anyone who is in their 20s that they take some nude photos to serve as reminders of how they were.

[RichNH]

Taking the photos of oneself is a great idea.

I believe that it is the April 2008 issue of Reader's Digest that has an article that is pertinent to this discussion.

Rich

[Centauri4]

Compliments to Zharth and Mosquito_Bait for their replies and ideas!

I could not agree more with the idea of taking "different" pictures of yourself in order to be able to look back on life the way it was, the place you were back then, or how far you traveled in a short time. I remember having my camera at the Avalon nudist campground way back when I was first getting started in nudism and (I guess) not really thinking much about how "inappropriate" it would be to take a few photographs of the occasion. So one time when I arrived at the campground early I broke out the camera before anyone else arrived and took a few self-timer photographs. Boy, do I wish I could turn back the clock and visit that body again!

The idea of photographs being somehow "bad" has always been a mystery to me, though I do understand some peoples' desire for discretion in the nudist lifestyle. I know the rules regarding taking pictures of others now, and I guess I knew them back in my early days as well, because I never took any photos of anyone else "covertly". This is all a matter of personal integrity as far as I am concerned, and I think having some photos for your own use and personal reference and uploading them onto another site without the subject's permission ARE two different things. As long as people are aware of this and (essentially) agree to abide by the rules, I don't care how many pictures they take of me or how long they hang on to them. In fact, I would be happy if someone would take a few photographs of me or invite me to be in a photograph with them! What an honor indeed. To be part of a moment in time when people were working together, having fun, enjoying themselves and being "real" and human! It is an unfortunate fact of life that more people do not appreciate this and also practice it, but then maybe I am just being pessimistic in thinking that; maybe there are many photos including me that exist in personal collections and have never been shared outside of that without my permission.

It would be very cool to know if such photos exist, and so if you are a member of Avalon, White Tail Park or Canyon State Naturists and have a photograph or two to share, let me know!! This is going back as far as 1987, 88 and 89 at White Tail and Avalon, and 1989 through 1993 for Canyon State.

Good topic. Thanks everyone.

~

[david.ssebaduka]

i have no problem for my pic on line but is not common to see anny black man if blacks accept the motive .so many pic of black men can on line but weare still domant on the isue moderators start encouraging black members send their pics

[andy_ma]

I think I have mentioned elsewhere and read of this discussion, but I do enjoy the timeline of my own nude photos and it is interesting to see what bothered us 20 years ago doesn't seem like such a big deal today! Then again, I love photos - nude or not - they document and reminds us of so many journeys we have been on, people we have met, etc.

Does anybody have a good way to organize their nude photo albums? I know I have mine unorganized just like I do my clothed ones. Maybe a good project for this winter (did I just say winter?!?! yikes!).

[Fitz1980]

On this site and on several news sites that covered Spencer Tunick's Miami photo shoot.

[Rick_42]

Yes, there is at least one nude photo of me on the Internet. I posted it in my blog to illustrate that it's no big deal.

I would like to have pictures of myself enjoying nude recreation.

[Fuzzy Nuts]

Yes, just put one on from when wife and I were at Little Beach in Maui. At one time I wouldn't dare put a nude photo of me on line but now that I am retired don't care if there is a 30 foot naked photo of me on the Empire State Building.

Its about time people learned that what is hidden is shared by all!

[Lilwilly]

I am with you fuzzy. I am retired too and have no worries about my photo on the net. I have one of me at Little Beach as well. I should hunt it up and post it too. I used to worry about what people would think at work but in the last couple of years before retirement I realized it was not an issue where I worked. I know others are not as fortunate.

[marc_naturist]

yes there are some nude pics of me posted on the net.

[nudist1033]

In 2004 one of NG's photographers was on assignment along the NJ shoreline.
Her name is Amy Toensing and at one point she got up to Gunnison Beach (NJ's only clothing optional beach) at Sandy Hook Monmouth County.

She was there for the whole day and took a few dozen photos. I am in one of them. Here is how to find it.

ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/pictures2004/multimedia.html

When you get to the page, click on the listing for AUGUST. When that page pops up I can be seen in the group of 6 nudists walking into the surf. I'm the albino on the far right. :laugh:

[Cheri]

The photo of me and some of my club members remain on the naturist network at TNS's website.

[Nudeinbama]

Just look around CFF and several other sights, that I know of. I hope it never comes back to haunt me.
Nudeinbama

[numec51]

Had some photos lifted of me from the HON site that appeared on a yahoo groups site as well as a private site of one of the HON members. He later forfeited his membership on the site .

[Eric6420]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> To some people it is a big deal. If you are a teacher, work with kids, involved in a church, have
family members who would be hostile to nudism, other reasons, you may not want nude photos of youself floating around the internet. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Even though I belong to a group that may be hostile to my nude activities I still have my photo in cyberspace. But I'm careful not to show my face. I guess it's a compromise between wanting to be able to express myself, but wanting to keep my job as well.

Cheers.

May everyone enjoy a happy nude year in 2007.

That's one of the reason why I do not want to be a teacher. I have studied to became a french teacher for high school, but I realized that teachers are a group who have no freedom at all. Not only you cannot say that you are a nudist, because people will think that you are a pervert, but you cannot be gay either, because then people will think that you are there to "convert" children or even rape them. Even a straight man with a wife and kids may look suspect if he teaches young children. Even taking a beer at a local bar may be bad for your reputation as a teacher.

I have chated with people in France and they told me that the three professions with the less freedom are the army, the police and the teachers.

I find it quite sad that people expect a teacher to live the life of the virgin Mary in order to teach theirs kids...generally this attracts people who are frustrated and tends to be quite rude with kids and even worse with teenagers...

[Naturist Mark]

That's one of the reason why I do not want to be a teacher. I have studied to became a french teacher for high school, but I realized that teachers are a group who have no freedom at all. Not only you cannot say that you are a nudist, because people will think that you are a pervert, but you cannot be gay either, because then people will think that you are there to "convert" children or even rape them. Even a straight man with a wife and kids may look suspect if he teaches young children. Even taking a beer at a local bar may be bad for your reputation as a teacher.

I have chated with people in France and they told me that the three professions with the less freedom are the army, the police and the teachers.

I find it quite sad that people expect a teacher to live the life of the virgin Mary in order to teach theirs kids...generally this attracts people who are frustrated and tends to be quite rude with kids and even worse with teenagers...

Wow. I know quite a few nudist teachers, and even a few school board members. Most public school teachers in the US are unionized, which gives them a good deal of protection. Still there are some places where that doesn't count for much, as we have seen in Texas.

One of the AANR Regional presidents is a public school teacher. I don't imagine he talks about it class, but it doesn't seem to be any kind of a secret.

-Mark

[NatureFred]

NOTE: I realize this has certainly been said before, and better, but that's never stopped me from observing the obvious.

I think this is an example of how self-censorship can be as restrictive as other people's prejudices. School teachers are scared to be nudists, or scared their schools will find out they are nudists, when it MIGHT be OK. But until someone stands up and tests that, you never really know. I used to be quite outspoken where I worked about being an atheist (I wasn't a nudist yet), and encouraged the couple of gay guys I knew there to be outspoken about being gay (though I would never out them myself), on the grounds that people needed to know that they were working and socializing with completely normal, harmless folks who happened to be different from them.

(Of course, come to think of it, despite excellent evaluations, I never seemed to get promoted as promptly as the churchgoers around me, so maybe the closeted gay guys had a point. As always, it's hard to create that alternate universe where you did the other thing, to see how different it comes out.)

[camerashy]

There's a few of me naked posted somewhere in cyberspace but I'm pretty carefull not to post my face, like some other's here. Simply because of my work (civil servant)

[nuovonudo]

no photos of me yet, but that may change soon. friends have taken a couple digital photos of me with my cell phone, so if i can figure out how to upload those i will.

in addition, i have prints of some b&w analog photos taken of my while i was modeling for the figure drawing class (one of the students was also taking a photography class and asked if she could shoot me, and i agreed). they turned out a lot better than i had expected. those would have to be scanned, i suppose, before being uploaded.

[tj52]

No photos of me yet, just my primary photo. We purchase a new camera, so far we haven't plug it into the computer yet. I tryed it with our last camera, the photo was to big and it didn't download.

[finchick]

i have a lot of photos of me on my blog about my naturist activities :p

[Rick_42]

I posted one on my blog about 10 months ago, figuring everyone should go ahead and post one, then it wouldn't be a big deal.

[nudepaulc]

Yes - there a photos of myself on many nudist sites. A retired college professor, several of my former students have seen them and sent comments to me saying that they wished that they had known that I was a nudist when they were in school as they had many questions about nudism and no one to talk to about it.

[jippison]

yes i have photos of me online on several sites. Everyone knows i like to be nude, so why hide them.

[fre2bnude]

Yes I have several floating around, I was very wary at first but became more relaxed about it over the years. There are so many nude pictures on the internet now, including many porn pics, what difference will mine make if anyone happens to come across them. I'm just another nude and not much to look at.

[luvdiving]

Sure are. I'm much less concerned about things like that than in my former life.

Luvdiving

[nudeboots]

Given that I've been most of the Wreck Beach Buns Runs and these draw a lot of photographers I know there are nude shots of me on the web. I've seen a few. I photograph nudes in the nude and I've been photographed in return.
Bruce

[itbeme]

yes there is, my friends and i took a group picture and its on purenudism's website, i see nothing wrong with it though.

[MJ_KC]

There are indeed some nude photos of me on the web and if someone finds them it will be because they were looking for this type of photo.

I haven't taken any photos of myself for a few months because I have lost a lot of weight following heart surgery, and I would rather not be reminded of this by taking photos. I am gaining back towards my normal weight, but I still have about 20 pounds to go.

[WINaturistGuy1959]

Yes, a few here and elsewhere on the web.

[Josh-here]

Yup, there sure are. A few on here and on some other appropriate places on the net.
Doesn't bother me. I posted them. What would bother me would be to find them on some inappropriate site where I hadn't posted them.

Josh

[Nudesuncpl]

We won't tell you where, but it has to do with a cruise, and although we knew photos were being taken, we never expected to see ourselves! C'est vie! We know where to find us, and we enjoy showing a few of our friends!

[FreeinNJ]

I found that if I google my screen name my icon comes up in the image section with the safe search off , infact it's the first one. Plus I have my album so yeah some nude of me are in cyber space

[mmacdonaldca]

I know there are of me...I posted them haha But thanks to a wonderful network of friends, I am able to keep some control over them. They let me know when my pictures appear in places I have not posted them. For which I am thankful. Of course I am sure I will never be able to track them all and they will eventually come back to haunt me. Still, it's my body and my life...if others cant handle that...TOUGH :)

[windowphobe]

I have always believed in hiding in plain sight.

So yes, there are, and I'm not especially concerned about it.

[BUH]

The only one I know of is the thumbnail on this site, and it is hard to see who I am in that shot. I love to me nude, but I don't really want any images out there. :)

BUH (big ugly husband)

[mx_nudist_GDL]

There are some of me, yes. I published a few in a website and a friend told me they were also on a nudist french website which until know I don't know which it is.

Anyway, I don't care nude photos of me are around the internet

[aurthj8@aol.com]

I have posted nude pictures on Orient Beach Vacation Snaps with link to World Wide Vacation Snaps. As we travel, I have had nude shots taken on the beach at Punta Serena, Mexico, Little Beach on Maui, St Martin and on the Myan Riviera. I find it laughable that so many are afraid their picture will end up on the internet. If those surfing those pages happen to recognize me. Who are they to condem?

[Pilot]

Well on here, on True Nudists, and on some different online art gallery sites

[Lilwilly]

My avitar used to be nude, and I have transmitted probably hundreds of nude photos over the net although to my knowledge none of them are posted. I agree with those who say that they are not worried about people recognizing them if they are surfing for nude photos themselves. I do admit that part of my confidence comes from no longer being in the job market.

[Lilwilly]

Oops- the avitar you see was actually replaced about a year ago but clearly shows up still. It doesn't bother me if it doesn't bother you ha ha.

[garbo]

I wonder... other than happening to find our pics somewhere quite by chance... how can tell if any are there?

[EricS]

Yes. I enjoy taking self portraits and I'm also a nudist. I think it's art.

[maxnude]

garbo,


"I wonder... other than happening to find our pics somewhere quite by chance... how can tell if any are there?"

Yes, there is a photo and image Beta database that detects characteristics of your image and compares bit structure to millions of images on thousands of sites.

Clothesfree.com has some that are identified on Russian, porno, and XXX sites that have been lifted and reposted on other sites.

Re:

The Tin Eye

http://tineye.com/images/tineye_logo_big.png (http://tineye.com/)

TinEye is a reverse image search engine. more...

Upload image or Place image URL in window for Search

[OZJames]

Max, I don't understand what TinEye does - please explain

OZJames

[maxnude]

James,

What is TinEye? It's like a reverse phone directry; give the number and you get the location.

TineEye; upload the image or URL of the image, it scans billions of files comparing the bit structure, watermark etc, and gives you the sites and location where this image has been posted. The name of the file can be any name, or you can rename it and its still detected on the internet.

TinEye is a reverse image search engine. You can submit an image to TinEye to find out where it came from, how it is being used, if modified versions of the image exist, or to find higher resolution versions. TinEye is the first image search engine on the web to use image identification technology rather than keywords, metadata or watermarks. For some real TinEye search examples, check out our Cool Searches page.

TinEye Video introduction click on the image below:
http://www.bartsystems.com/URLImageArchive/TINEYEVIDEO.JPG (http://blip.tv/file/880837/)

After watching the video, right click on the thumbnail & copy this image as any name, and the image URL's. Enter the image into the files section, or the URL search window for results.

This image was posted to CFF in a post, and I believe was used as a POD Picture of the Day:
http://www.bartsystems.com/URLImageArchive/TinEyeDemoFromCFI.jpg

Enter these same image URL's for the same picture or image:

http://tineye.com/query/406e79c617723fe542403d00722e0498908ebd0c

http://www.bartsystems.com/URLImageArchive/TinEyeDemoFromCFI.jpg

The results shows this picture is on at least 4-5 Internet sites.

Now you should be able to understand & use TinEye with ease.

[lacey]

Not nude but several topless.

[danielh41]

I just did the Bay to Breakers in the nude, so I imagine that there will be quite a few photos from that event floating around Cyberspace (especially since I posted a few to my Flickr photostream myself)... I've also been a nude model for college art classes for 24 years, so there may have been a few drawings and paintings around.

[TampaTan]

Just a very few....keepin it real, right?? Here's one of them...I'm just a beachbum

[socaln8iv]

Not any that I have posted. I might be in the background of someone else's photos at the beach or somewhere, or someone might have taken my picture without my permission or knowledge.

[mrj864]

When I was 15 my girl friend and I would frequent a nice private spot on a local lake where we could swim and sun tan nude (and some times do other stuff). Then one day a mutual friend of ours showed me a porn web site that featured voyeur pictures and videos of men and women having sex in public places and couples on nude beaches and in nudist resorts. The pics they had of us were incredibly explicit, like close ups of in-between her legs, us touching each others private parts, me walking around with an erection. The photographer must have been pretty close to get the shots they got but I never noticed anyone in the bushes by us. To say I was embarrassed was an understatement, and we never told anyone especially my gf because she wouldn’t have taken it as well as I. Although I realized we could have gotten the site in trouble for showing kiddie porn.



The next time I stumbled upon my self in Cyber Space was about a month ago. They were pictures taken about 2 years ago when I was at a house party , a bunch of guys and girls in late teens to mid twenties. There was drinking involved (obviously) and skinny-dipping and one of the girls had a camera not a crappy little cell phone cam but a high megapixal digital camera. Eventually the pics ended up on Flickr and the ones of me and a few of the other guys were put in a group that specializes in naked teenage boys even though I’m 26 (24 at the time). And the comments under one of the pictures with just me in it left by middle age men (though they probably meant them to be flattering) were all sexually explicit and totally disturbing to me. (not that I have anything against gay people I just don’t like that kind of thing aimed at me)

[JoseO42]

Since I participated in the Guinness World Record Skinny Dip event on July 11, 2009 I have to assume that there are pictures of me nude on the internet. You have to remember that a nude beach unless it is privately owned is a public place and while you rarely see cameras since most people politely ask anyone using a camera to put them away, we simply can not forbid anyone from taking pictures in a public place.

[Nude Hiker]

If you scare someone sees you on the internet, you should not participate on a website like this. There is always a way to get your picture, even if the site is secure. There are allways screwed people how like to hurt other people. I am a guesthouse owner and there is a possibility that some one can see me, at least that is what my wife says. Hoewer, I do nudist hikes and people book with me. So, it should be no big issue.

[PappaBare]

I've had them posted up before, and don't care who see's me naked anyway. So what if co-workers found them, I mean would it make that big of a deal anyway.

[Moontan]

yes there are :)

[totuno]

i think it would like private or only for good friends

[kw4gt]

http://campnbare.mine.nu/main.htm

So yeah, I guess.

[tambuidoi]

OK, so do I

[tambuidoi]

Oh, really?