SpiceMan Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 The photographer behind Tennis Girl, one of the world's biggest-selling posters, has died at the age of 63. Martin Elliott took his most famous shot in 1976 of his then girlfriend dressed in tennis gear, hitching her skirt to reveal a bare bottom. The image, which featured in a calendar, shot to fame and more than two million copies were sold worldwide. Mr Elliott died at his home in Truro, Cornwall, last week following a 10-year battle with cancer. He took his most famous picture, featuring 18-year-old Fiona Butler, on a university tennis court while studying photography in Birmingham. The pair borrowed a white tennis dress, racket and balls for the shot which was taken from behind as Ms Butler raised her dress, showing her left cheek. The poster hung on schoolboys' bedroom walls around the world. It was derided by critics at the time as a "schoolboy's fantasy" but went on to become one of the most famous pictures in the world. Photo and more here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian2 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Yeah, the first time I saw it was a personally defining moment in erotica. That sort of thing does more for me that most porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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