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Tinks · February 13, 2014 11:02 am

Oh I don't know - I think he photographs beautifully; he's got that uniqueness of look that is popular with fashion photographers, great hair, skin, eyes and gracefulness.
The thing is when he takes off the Acting/Posing cloak he seems to try almost to shrink, if that makes sense - like he's trying to hide - so I think that's why some of the more candid shots don't show him at his best, unless he's seeming quite relaxed with the people he's with (but then how would I know about a complete stranger??? It's just an impression I get and I could be wrong).
Acting is definitely what he does best though
Wouldn't say no to seeing him in a Hugo Boss commercial, mind

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Le Bear Polar · February 13, 2014 11:17 am

He does photograph beautifully, but would we take second looks at him if we didn't know how fine an actor he actually is? It does take a certain type of photographer to capture his elegance or innocence. Plus, some photoshoots try to overdress him! XD

Foo, is it getting hot in here?

This Is The Phantom Lady · February 13, 2014 11:22 am

*Fans self* I absolutely agree. A lot of what makes him fantastic does get lost in stills; his face moves beautifully and he can pull so many amazing expressions! And all the life in his amazing mysterious eyes...

And that voice, the accent, his choice of words... I am putty in his hands

Zatoichi · February 13, 2014 11:36 am

Uuhh, his expression in the model-shoot.. and his posture in the gifs..

Must... not... get... naughty... thoughts..

Tinks · February 13, 2014 11:51 am

Le Bear Polar wrote:
He does photograph beautifully, but would we take second looks at him if we didn't know how fine an actor he actually is? It does take a certain type of photographer to capture his elegance or innocence. Plus, some photoshoots try to overdress him! XD

Foo, is it getting hot in here?

Yes, good point.
Personally? I think he's quite enigmatic and it can take a while to "get" him - and different roles or looks clearly capture different people.
If I'd seen some of these shots, for instance, before I'd seen Sherlock, I'd have thought he was a very attractive man - I didn't really like his "look" when I first saw Sherlock, I don't think the camera angles are always very favourable to the Actors and because I knew Martin Freeman as an Actor, but not Benedict, I have to say I was more drawn to MF at first and didn't really get what BC was trying to bring to the role.
Having since seen him in TTSS, the wonderful Hawking and as the stunning Khan - I now get that he's a potentially brilliant, Oscar worthy Actor with a very versatile, very appealing look, but it's the stills of him that first woke me up to how beautiful he is.

This Is The Phantom Lady · February 13, 2014 11:53 am

Just in case anyone needs it... I'm trained in using one of these:

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rebeccaholmes · February 13, 2014 12:09 pm

Oh my, it was a bad idea for me to log onto here whilst at college, you guys are killing me with these very...attractive photographs!

Le Bear Polar · February 13, 2014 12:21 pm

This Is The Phantom Lady wrote:
Just in case anyone needs it... I'm trained in using one of these:

While I'm relatively adept at using this, should we come face-to-face with the ultimate knockout, coma-inducing photo ever makes an appearance.

We'd make a good resuscitation team yet, Phantom!

This Is The Phantom Lady · February 13, 2014 12:26 pm

I feel so much safer in this thread now!

Le Bear Polar · February 13, 2014 12:28 pm

Just found this card designed by Ben for an auction, with the note written within.

I'm so completely in love right now.

tonnaree · February 13, 2014 12:28 pm

*has been rendered incapable of coherant speach*

This Is The Phantom Lady · February 13, 2014 12:30 pm

I never knew a man's handwriting could be so, so alluring...

SolarSystem · February 13, 2014 12:30 pm

This man simply is too good to be true.

Le Bear Polar · February 13, 2014 12:36 pm

(The cards made by other celebrities can be seen here.)

Such romantic quotes, I imagine he chose those quotes because he believed in them, because they reflect his view on life, or at least his principles.

I just can't...I just...I mean...I don't know what...

Tinks · February 13, 2014 12:46 pm

At last - something he's not so good at - handwriting
Love the quotes, though

clareiow · February 13, 2014 1:04 pm

For a man his handwriting is nice...very expressive but then it would be, being an actor.

Loving his design, very pretty ;)

rebeccaholmes · February 13, 2014 1:23 pm

I agree, his handwriting is quite neat for a man! At least it's legible.

It's definitely something else I love about him. :3

SusiGo · February 13, 2014 1:28 pm

The card is beautiful and I think he took lots of care with writing. Because he is quite famous for his nearly illegible handwriting. Remember the "Please disturb" note on the door of 221? The whole team laughed about that.

Le Bear Polar · February 13, 2014 1:30 pm

Not sure if this has been posted before...

And this is us:

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clareiow · February 13, 2014 1:53 pm

I approve of Benedict in Converse ;) it's just another reason to add to the 1,000 others why we should be together

(Speaks an addict of converse herself...)

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