Imagine being homeless just hanging out in a park downtown when you see a throng of topless people about to trample you. I asked him what he thought about this and he said it wouldn't be that bad of a way to go. Then one of the organizers called for everyone from another direction and everyone turned South (or to our right) as you can see several people just hearing him.
I saw this guy approaching Civic Center and knew this was the best statement at least by a male that I saw. This photograph was taken along the 16th Street Mall in the early stages of the parade.
There was free body painting under the trees at Civic Center Park. I saw no disorderly conduct and did not even note a police presence. Different areas of the country and the world took part in this annual event in an effort to gain the same rights that men have when in public. In Denver, these rights have already been secured as you'll see some cover up partially and some do not.
From what I could tell, everyone in attendance as well as unsuspecting bystanders did not take issue with these participants.
Getting painted up
Everyone just walking normally as they would any other day. This would not be that big of a deal in many parts of the world, but here in the US this still irks many. Even breastfeeding in public is often treated as somehow shameful.
I wonder if you have to wear a shirt to ride the 'Free Mall Ride Bus'. There were many from out of town and were not only shocked by this unexpected spectacle, but also by the prevalence of the smell of smoke from people smoking marijuana.
A fairly wide section of humanity was represented there today.
Many people skipped the body painting altogether and may have joined the group as they passed by on the 16th Street Mall.
be well, Conrad ( @timelapse )
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This is awesome! I'm glad that people have the courage to do that, I wouldn't be able to do that personally. I'd be too scared. But I think they definitely need to change the laws on that. I don't get why it's a bit deal. We have boobs and nipples who cares!?
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Indeed. Apparently, even guys had to fight for the right to go shirtless at some point along the line. Wouldn't it be interesting to find out that those that profit from keeping things under wraps are some how affiliated with the adult industries as well.
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Cool photos, looks like a good peaceful time.. This is why culture is not our friend, because it dictates the way society percieves everything. In euope, toplessness with women is as normal as a woman with a purse. In the US, going topless makes you a whore.. It's so fucked up.
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Good insight and observation - yes it's interesting the things that man decides to impose upon humanity.
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It's ridiculous that a woman can't bare her breasts to feed her child or sunbathe on a beach but that magazines filled with naked breasts (and more!) can be bought and sold in our local stores. I guess "free-range" breasts are against the law since they can't be used to sell a magazine or other product.
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Exactly what I was starting to think... if it's not scarce, the value one can extract plummets. To villainize breastfeeding is part of the problem as well - if it's taboo to see this body part fulfilling it's true function it's no wonder it's over-sexualized in our popular culture. I also tried to present only images that depicted women in a natural state instead of overt frontal shots. Thank you for chiming in as it's great to get women's opinions on this.
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Oh, how I miss Denver, Colorado. :P
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What a cool sight! It's so awesome to see the female chest so normalized. I wish it was like that everywhere. I can't even go bra-less in a picture without people losing their freaking minds. It's ridiculous. Can't wait til the day when breasts aren't so taboo.
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Yes, it was amazing to see the relaxed nature of everyone once everything was out in the open. I believe the women set the tone here as you can tell there confident and relaxed attitude. Everyone else followed their lead and as you said having the men walking with the guys helped to normalize it all. There was an eight year old girl involved with the walk and that the only item of note that I felt shouldn't be recorded as she is a minor. I check out the news and a local channel has her mom on camera with her standing to her side.
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Greta photos:)
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Glad you enjoyed them @thecryptofiend and thanks for commenting!
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Awesome!
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Your username is awesome, perfect post for you.
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