Ed Holovchik aka Ed Fury (with snake on mule), Southern California

Shot during the height of McCarthyism, this image evokes contemplation on the censorship of male nudity during the 1950s. Ed Fury, with a snake on a mule, embodies strength and sensuality. The photograph's depiction of a nude male figure challenges the societal restrictions imposed on the display of male nudity. Mizer's composition invites viewers to question the reasons behind the censorship of male bodies and prompts a reflection on the evolution of societal attitudes towards nudity and artistic expression.