BigStock reached out to us about featuring their portfolio in our entries, and we had so much fun exploring, we wanted to share some entertaining collections of images. There are some seriously talented photographers at work in stock imagery, too.
There’s also a lot of gold to be mined when it comes to stock photos. Every month, we’d love to share with you some great, beautiful, or downright silly things we’ve come across on BigStock.
This month’s theme: Men for all Seasons
Spring
Look at this guy. I bet he picked those wild flowers just for you. He probably grabbed the burlap and brown paper packaging from his craft room. You know, the one he uses for his Etsy shop. You’re not quite sure what he makes exactly, but as long as he keeps being adorably thoughtful, does it really matter?
Photo credit: TheMorningGlory | BigStock
Summer
It’s so easy to get swept away in the romance of summery resort town. Possibly in Greece? Yeah, let’s go with Greece. You and Chadwick were thrust together in the same sightseeing group, but to be honest, it’s hot out and a the tour is a little boring. Embrace your sense of adventure as you go off the beaten path in search for cool drinks and refreshing waters! Maybe if you’re lucky, he’ll help you liberally apply sunscreen later.
Photo credit: Wayhome Studio | BigStock
Fall
That hammock is definitely big enough for two. Surely, Jesse or Ewan or whatever his name is wouldn’t mind sharing. He could read from his book while you nap in the autumn breeze. Or he could just read quietly to himself while you…still take a nap. Listen, a nap is going to happen and Jesse/Ewan is totally okay with that.
Photo credit: Sanneberg | BigStock
Winter
The early 2000s are back! We’ve got frosted tips, a chunky sweater, and very finely groomed facial hair. “All I Want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey is playing softly in the background while this sexy Jack Frost manifestation brings you a cup of hot cider. In the morning, he’ll be gone. Was it all just a Christmas miracle?
Photo credit: Prometeus | BigStock
Who’s your favorite season? What future photo themes would you like to see?
Winter is such a sweet boy. It’s a shame that he hasn’t gotten his dandruff under control.
Jack Frost also seems to have a spectral right hand that is melting into his sweater!
Fall seems to have borrowed his little sister’s cardigan…
Winter is holding that candle waaaaay to close to the chunky sweater.
I love these descriptions. Thank you!
Have you ever sat in a hammock? Unless Jesse/Ewen is some sort of miracle worker, there were a LOT of outtakes of that photo. And I am here for them.
Perhaps it’s the cheekbones, perhaps the flowers or maybe it’s just the Mina V Esguerra books I’ve been binging on, but you had me at Spring.
This is delightful. Thank you!
These are so fun.
Amanda, I vote you write a novel now… possibly about Spring… and that Etsy shop…
Not that I’m biased, but Spring is definitely my favorite.
It may be just my computer screen or my old eyes, but there doesn’t seem to be any words on the pages for fall.
…just looking at Summer makes me break out in hives, though. Summer. In Greece. With long sleeves and a hat?
Nice tight beard, though.
Let’s try to guess what book Fall is reading! Lincoln in the Bardo? Finnegan’s Wake? Lord of Scoundrels? Hammock Balancing for Dummies?
I feel like Winter wouldn’t have Mariah Carey drifting in the background…but more like NSYNC’s Christmas album. You know, so those sad puppy eyes can rock the Timberlake sections.
Oh my goodness. I needed that giggle so badly. The comments are as good as the original from our Smart Bitches. Keep it up ladies. This new effort my top cover snark. Can you post weekly ?
Possible themes ~
Man on the go
Man about town
Dream Man
@Crysta Swarts I’ve sat in a hammock. I’m pretty sure there are at least two burly dudes juuuuuust out of camera range holding Jesse/Ewan’s legs at that nonchalant angle.
Oh my goodness, all of these men are handsome and appealing and yet I’m snorting with laughter at the commentary.
@Kate great. You just ruined Fall for me. And the more I keep looking at his legs the more improbable the pose. Kudos to Jesse though for not collapsing in giggles. The longer I look at Spring, the more he looks like his girl dumped him in the middle of nowhere and he’s waiting for a mate to come pick him up. Guess the flowers didn’t do the trick.
The way not to fall out of a hammock is to first plant your bum in the exact centre of the hammock, next swing yourself into the hammock lengthways, using your bum as the pivot point, and then adjust up or down for comfort.
Fall guy is doing none of this, and very aptly named.
Winter is really creeping me out. The weird lighting on his face, like his eyes are just barely glowing, his disappearing thumb. He may be fae and I definitely am not eating anything he offers me.
I will take two Springs and a Summer, please.
Fall guy is . . . very aptly named.
I’m not convinced it’s a hammock at all. I think it’s a sturdy bench strategically draped to look vaguely hammock-like if you don’t examine it too closely. Its legs and other supports don’t matter, because they all go away when the greenery is photoshopped in.
The longer I look at Spring, the more he looks like his girl dumped him in the middle of nowhere
Oh, gosh. Once seen, it can never be unseen. Poor Spring!
Still a fairly delectable bunch, though.
One of my friends regularly puts together photo collections of hot Asian men (he’s straight, male and Korean – and well above 6ft tall, built like a bouncer and married, sad to say, its all about rebelling against stereotypes) and Spring is a sweetie, but I am reminded how seldom Asian guys show up as hotties in US media, still.
Fall… well there are ways to cheat on how your hang a hammock, and it looks like he’s low to the ground to me, but… (*shudders* remembering an experiment in ultra-light backpacking that involved a hammock, a tarp, a windstorm, and a lot of motion sickness. Gah.)
I’ll take Spring since he’s just been abandoned. Beautiful cheekbones.
Also I read this on my phone and thought it said Adventures in BigStock Men. Like Big and Tall Men. I thought I was getting lumberjacks and hockey players and had to go back and reread the title. No more sneaking in time to read at work!
OMg, this is so much fun!