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Ray Max. Ex-lion Tamer. Now based in Rome. These are a few of the photographs I take. linktr.ee/callofthewest All photos ©RayMax unless noted

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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 11h
Thanks. I'm glad I found this long-lost roll of film. It was a lovely encounter and photo shoot
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thanks :-)
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
That's the #spqr attitude. They say that Romans are never surprised- or they pretend not to
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Angelo pudico under the purple rain" (©Ginevra Anastasia) ©RayMax
A winged, headless statue set against dramatic lights and shadow and brutalist elements 
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Apparently boobs graffiti is a thing in Rome
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Erika’s birds. Find more images from this set on my Patreon - helps cover the costs of my analog photography addiction ©RayMax #encounters #Rome #photography #film #mesh #callofthewest
Black-and-white photo of a woman with short hair and bird tattoos on her chest and shoulder. She is sitting on a bed, wearing a black mesh top that reveals her breasts. ©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Meet Erika from Rome - her very first photoshoot. More images from this session are coming this week at www.patreon.com/callofthewest/ ©RayMax #artnude #believeinfilm
Black and white overhead photograph of a woman with short hair lying on her back on a quilted bedspread. Her knees are drawn up toward her chest, and the soles of both feet are visible. Her hands rest on her hips. She wears a dark sheer bodysuit. ©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 19/02/2024
Snow day in the attic. Ariane in Brooklyn, a while back. One image from some negatives I'm processing and scanning. More photos will be posted at my Patreon. #homealone #believeinfilm #photoreel #callofthewest #raymax
Black and white photo of a woman with red hair and freckles. She's sitting on a trunk wearing only a sweater, exposing her bare legs, one foot resting on a small electric heater
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
La vie, je suppose (et un peu de cuir, même) Aline at her store full of wonders, Les Rituelles. Stop by if you happen to be in Paris. And do check out her new podcast. Aline has plenty of singular, meaningful episodes to share (@lesrituelles on IG) ©RayMax #encounters #portrait #believeinfilm

 Black-and-white portrait of a woman with long dark wavy hair, black top, silver necklace and layered leather bracelets, standing before a softly lit draped curtain, her gaze drifting just past the camera
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
What happens at night in the hidden garden? A new gallery is online at patreon.com/callofthewest #night #photo #film #artnude #kelseydylan #callofthewest #RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
As Kelsey Dylan woke up one morning. We took these photos in Harlem a while back. I'm posting a few of them on my Patreon. www.patreon.com/callofthewest ©RayMax #fromohiowithlove #artnude #film #photography
Black-and-white analog portrait of  a woman  seated on the edge of a bed, topless, wearing polka-dot briefs and leather boots. She has tousled shoulder-length hair with visible underarm hair, one arm raised touching her hair while gazing downward. ©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Melanie in Manhattan #encounters #débuts #tiger #portrait #filmphotography #callofthewest ©RayMax
"The image features a close-up view of a woman lying on her side, with an arrangement of vibrant flowers including white lilies next to her face. The face is partially visible, with eyes looking beyond the camera. Behind her is a depiction of a stylized orange and black tiger, positioned with its mouth open as if roaring. The background includes a section of a patterned, multicolored fabric upholstery."
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Olive branches - Part 2. There's a new gallery of images from the set with Lynsey on my Patreon www.patreon.com/callofthewest ©RayMax #artnude #portrait #film #photography #ink #unicorn #callofthewest #RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What about these glass recycling bins? #spqr
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It felt natural to use my vintage Polaroid to open this new collaboration. Meet Lynsey from Brooklyn, NY, and her unicorn. It was a relaxed and playful session, and I posted a first selection of colour and black-and-white images www.patreon.com/callofthewes... #polaroid #nudeart ©RayMax
Black and white portrait  in soft lighting of a woman with pinkish bob haircut wearing only a translucent white crop top. She stands with hands behind back against a plain background. The polaroid photo is framed from mid-thigh up, with face cropped above the nose so only the mouth and chin are shown. A unicorn tattoo is visible on a shoulder. 
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Carla Cerati's work deserves to be rediscovered
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
First photo of that Summer in Brooklyn, first of the roll, first shoot with Bretagne, and that green leatherette sofa again ©RayMax #fineartnude #believeinfim
A topless woman with shoulder-length dark hair kneels on a dark leather couch, wearing black sheer bottoms. Torso twisted in profile, one arm behind her back. Top edge shows red film burn from first frame of analog film roll 
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Always
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Francesca Woodman at Gagosian gallery, Roma (Special guest G.A.) ©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Shahazade and that green leatherette sofa in Brooklyn. ©RayMax www.patreon.com/callofthewest #portraits #filmphoto #photography
Colour photo of a young Black woman with short hair, seated sideways on a dark green faux-leather sofa, looking back at viewer. She's wearing pink underwear and sheer nude-tone hosiery. Her foot rests softly on the cushion. Bare upper body highlighted by natural side lighting. ©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Ceci n'est pas Flashdance. More photos I made with dancers. This is Anna in Warsaw, playing with her new lycra leotard #tbt #dancer #gaze #attitude #film #photography ©RayMax
A black and white image of a blonde woman in a patterned lycra bodysuit.  She has a confident attitude and gaze. One hand is draped over a shoulder, the other  hand partially pulls down the garment, exposing one breast. She stands in front of a dark curtain, the composition makes use of negative space
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Jim Yale @jimyale-art.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Melanie, reading poetry Charcoal on newsprint From a photo by @callofthewest.bsky.social
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Memories from another place. #leatherette #film #photography #prints (More images from that set at my Patreon. Message me for prints) ©RayMax
Black and white analog photo. In a room with an interesting tiled floor, a visitor, a woman, kneels on a leatherette couch displaying her back and the soles of her bare feet ©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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Jim Yale @jimyale-art.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Melanie, with a book of poems Charcoal and chalk sketch from a photo by @callofthewest.bsky.social
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
This is so cool! :-)
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Celebration of morning light and duvet. With Melanie in Harlem, NY #intimacy #natural #filmphotography #artnude ©RayMax
A black and white photograph of a partially nude woman seated sidewayson a bed, her form partially illuminated by natural light. She gazes downward, the bed sheets are crinkled
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Thank you @msjanssen.bsky.social that means a lot :-) I'm actually in the process of revamping my Patreon page, too
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
It was a hot summer, or so it felt back then. Queen Dandelion in Fort Greene, NY. ©RayMax #sayitwithflowers #photography #film #encounters #natural #nude #callofthewest #RayMax
Queen Dandelion leans against a wall near a corner, holding a bouquet of white lilies in warm natural light. She is nude except for light tan pantyhose ©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Thanks @helsmels.bsky.social :-)
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
What we do while we namedrop artists. E. in Harlem, NY #encounters #film #nude #believeinfilm #callofthewest #RayMax
A black and white photograph, soft grainy texture and atmosphere, capturing the back of a nude woman, their legs intertwined and  extended towards the viewer,  the soles of the feet are blackened
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Here's mine
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Tous ces moments. Monty in Brooklyn, the first time we met #encounters #portrait #film #photography #callofthewest #RayMax
A color portrait of Monty. She wears a garment with a fur collar and nothing beneath it, leaving her breasts visible. She has short, parted hair. The lighting is focused on her face, creating a shadow on the right side. ©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Here's mine
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Jin C in Rome, visiting from Seoul. Some photos from this set were printed in issue 9 of Le Bateau magazine. You can see them and many more images on my Patreon. Your subscriptions help me pursue my photography projects ©RayMax #photography #encounters #film #callofthewest #RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 10/11/2023
Five minutes earlier #Pompeii #signs #believeinfilm #callofthewest #RayMax
A square in Pompeii ruins, Italy, with dark clouds approaching above the columns and a shadow entering the frame from the lower left corner. Analogue black and white photo.
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Erika’s birds. Find more images from this set on my Patreon - helps cover the costs of my analog photography addiction ©RayMax #encounters #Rome #photography #film #mesh #callofthewest
Black-and-white photo of a woman with short hair and bird tattoos on her chest and shoulder. She is sitting on a bed, wearing a black mesh top that reveals her breasts. ©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Air flow above Manhattan. Golden hour with Melanie. (Flashback on the fourth day of isolation) #perspectives #free #photography #nude #believeinfilm #callofthewest ©RayMax
This description was given to the image. "Color analog image of Melanie standing boldly on a rooftop against the Manhattan skyline. She is nude, with long flowing hair. The golden hour sunlight casts a warm glow, highlighting the contours of her body and the cityscape behind her.
This moment blends raw beauty with the vibrancy of city life, inviting contemplation on freedom and self-expression. What stories do you see in this powerful scene?"
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Aurelia's famous Funk Jazz début (in Rome) #14 #chanteuse #photography #portrait #film ©RayMax
A black and white photograph of a woman seated on a dark cushion, wearing a sheer black top and a loose black jacket. Her short hair falls over one eye. One leg is extended and the other bent, showcasing the bottom of a bare foot.
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Snow day in Brooklyn with Lynsey. More images from that set at my Patreon www.patreon.com/c/callofthew.... Film is horribly expensive, and your support to my photography projects is deeply appreciated ©RayMax #encounters #photography #believeinfilm #classyartnude #filmphotography
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 19/10/2023
Karolina in her blue studio. #Warszawa #artist #portrait #filmphotography #encounters #callofthewest #RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Wojtek in Wolny Jazdów, Warsaw Part of a set printed in TaTa Magazine Vol.7 - Silence. You can find more at my Patreon (link in bio) ©RayMax #winteriscoming #dancer #butoh #silence #portrait #film #photography
A black-and-white film photo of a shirtless bald man relaxing on a shaggy blanket near a big window. His eyes are gazing down, with the shadow of his head cast on the wall behind him.©RayMax
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Meditations in an Emergency. (Melanie in Brooklyn, NY) More at www.patreon.com/callofthewest #auxjoiesdelesprit #photography #film #portrait #nude ©RayMax
A nude woman sits on a metal platform, her bare feet resting on the slats. Her legs are crossed, and she is joyfully absorbed in reading a book. Long hair down her shoulders,  lush greenery in the background
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Brazil?
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Lost and found and scanned. Happy accidents with Melanie, some time in Manhattan, NY #photography #film #portrait #beauty #colors
The image is an almost abstract, double exposure photograph with vibrant red and cyan hues. It features a topless woman with long hair. They appear twice in the image: once sitting on the left,  and a second lying diagonally across the frame. Light leaks on both the left and right edges create a soft dreamlike glow
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callofthewest @callofthewest.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Thanks!
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