When Dave and I first spoke about doing some photos together for the gallery section of PlanetBears, he asked me - "do I have to do nudes?"... and I said "it's up to you...", so Dave decided that this being a 1st time for him to be photographed, he'll wait. And you know, he's a tease, heheh, these photos we took are very teasing. However, he's ubernatiously cute and I really liked working with him. Actually it would be fun to see Dave in a Bear spy flick :)

Say hi to Dave. His profile is BearenHeart. He's extremely smart, you've been warned, k...?

Roman Italian photographer GianOrso (website - articles - galleries - profile) has an upcoming photo exhibition entitled 'Portraits of Modern Gentlemen' (poster). The exhibition opens on June 12th at Loft 21 in Milan, Italy with a party 'More than I can Bear'. Make sure to check out his website to see some of the excellent photos this talented man has taken throughout the years.

[Members - click here] In this update, I added 3 videos of Roger (gallery - profile) from his collection. Once again, these are videos that were made with BearFoot.com in mind (previous update), however we realized we didn't have the manpower to work on BearFoot as well as PlanetBears and TubeBear, so all the videos that we shot for BearFoot are slowly making their way over to the PlanetBears Video page.

They are short videos of Roger in bondage - hogtied - leather restraints - hand and leg cuffs - blindfolded. There's a bit of tickling and tugging, and in one of the video, his boyfriend (that's me - Bob Forrest) decides to take advantage of the situation that Roger is tied up so I chew on his feet. Even tied down, he puts up a hell of a fight, and he's got strong legs. Unfortunately this video of Roger and I is a bit short, however we will definitely work on others if there is an interest.

[Members - click here] A little while back, I was lucky enough to round up 3 great guys that I have worked with in the past, and that would be Eric (galleries - profile), Frank (galleries - profile) and Jacques PandaMontreal (galleries - profile). There were several events happening in Montreal that weekend and Frank showed up without notice from the States. So we all got together however we didn't have all that much time to work. Actually, we only had 20 minutes because Frank had to grab a plane back (we were supposed to have an hour however we got caught in traffic). Still, it was fun to see them together, and it's a video of mostly Eric and Frank getting it on with a little bit of help from Panda. This video is just shy 7 minutes and you can check it out in the Videos section.

[Members - click here] Here is the 2nd and final installment of Buckett (Philip) and Caestus' (BJ) photos (the first installment update is here). There's over 200 photos in this update bringing the count to 400.

Wow is this a really fun kinky couple. I honestly built up a huge sweat just taking the pictures and watching these guys in action. Caestus is the dominant one, and he proves it at all times. But that's not putting down Buckett... not in the least. Buckett is one of the cutest Bear subs, and he works very well with Caestus' orders.

There's 2 sets to this update - the 1st one is about golden showers... well... kinda... Caestus shows us one of the things he digs, and that involves piss. He does it with such class; truly, Caestus has it down to an art. I haven't photographed anyone pissing in their pants before, so this was something new to me, and it was actually quite exhilarating.

The 2nd set involves breaking out the cuffs and leather and rope. Caestus ties Buckett down to the bed and does his thing. It was a real trip following these 2 as they worked their ways up to the climax, and unfortunately I only had one camera because they both came at the same time.

Anyhow - what a great couple. I'm really hoping I'll be able to work with them again because they are both really photogenic and are both very down to earth guys.

[Members - click here] Buckett (Philip - photo) and Caestus (BJ - photo) are this incredibly cute couple who have travelled from western Canada all the over to the eastern side, and I'm sure glad they did because it was a ton of fun photographing them.

Before we got together for the photo shoot, I had only met them briefly at the Mr. Ottawa Bear contest. They seemed like nice guys even though I only got to speak to them for about 10 minutes or so, however the one thing that struck me is just how cute both of them were. It's not often when I find both guys in a couple cute. BJ and Philip were the exception.

Once we got together for the shoot, it was then that I began to realize that BJ is quite dominant while Philip is, well... somewhat submissive (however I would say more that Philip is an aggressive sub). These 2 handsome guys have a great dynamic when they are together, and it was terrific for me since I didn't have to really orchestrate nor direct their interaction. They came together in perfect harmony, and all I could do was do my best to keep up with them and take in as many photos as I could. By the end of the night, I was exhausted and all I did was take the pics - BJ and Philip are the ones who did all the action.

This is Part I and there's just under 200 pics. Here you are introduced to the dynamic duo and you'll see what I mean when I say they are truly both equally good looking Bearish guys. In the next update, we get a little kinkier as the bondage toys come out, and there's also some golden shower action. Keep an eye out for those as well.

[Members - click here] Roger (galleries - profile) and I (Bob - profile) were planning on opening up another site - BearFoot. The site was pretty much ready to go however we realized that neither of us had the time to dedicate to another website.

Altho we didn't open the site, the good news is that we did take a lot of pictures and videos for BearFoot. I have already added many of the photos (which you can see here on PlanetBears in Roger's section of the Galleries), however now I am starting to go thru all of the videos that we did. And what I have decided to do is to add a new short video every now and then to the PlanetBears' Video page, so if you're a foot lover, or if you're a fan of Roger, then these little videos should be a treat (and if you're a fan of Roger's feet - well it's almost like winning the jackpot).

This is the 1st in the BearFoot series, and I will try to add a new one as often as possible. Now these videos do not focus solely (souly?) on Roger's feet; you will get to see a lot of Roger as well, however the general theme is Roger's feet... you get the idea. In today's video, you will see me tie Roger's ankles, then his knees, then his toes. It's 9 and a 1/2 minutes long. In the next one video I will add, Roger will be tied up again, and I tickle him by chewing on his meaty dogs. Keep an eye out for that one.

[Members - click here] There were a bunch of events that took place in my hometown of Montreal last weekend which brought a lot of good looking guys my way. The events also brought in some of my friends and former models, cuteys like Frank aka aBearLover (galleries - profile) who I hadn't seen in 6 years. Eric Z. (galleries - profile) also showed up and so did Jacques aka PandaMontreal (galleries - profile), so we all thought it would be 'neat' to snap a few shots.

Once we decided on the place and the time, well the traffic was against us. We lost 40 minutes stuck in traffic, and Frank had a plane to catch, so rather than having an hour to work, we only had like 20 minutes. I got in as many shots and the result was this quick photoshoot. It was still fun seeing these guys together. Also Jacques had to attend to things so most of the pics consists of Eric and Frank.

I placed these set of photos here. I was also able to get in a bit of video which I will have up on the site soon. Frank said he will be back in Montreal in the summer and this time I'll make sure to plan more time with him.

The other day I mentioned in this article that I am planning to meet up with a really cute couple - BJ & Philip. This weekend we'll all be getting together for a photo shoot. Now when I mentioned this I said I didn't have a photo of Philip (well, I did, from the Mr. Ottawa Bear contest - photos - however they were all pictures of BJ and Phil kissing). I spoke to Phil over the phone and he sent me a photo of him, so this is what he looks like... the cutest redhead in Canada.

I will have photos from this session up by next Monday in the Galleries. I'll keep you posted.

This is just a friendly reminder for you guys to check the PlanetBears Amateur Gallery from time to time. We do add new galleries every now and then from time to time without mentioning it here in the news (maybe we should have some kind of Bear Twitter for that). And also ~ don't forget ~ send in your Bearish pics (via email or online contact form), and in exchange for your pics we'll give you a PlanetBears membership. It's a real fine deal.

I think, after March 13th, I just might cash in my current Zodiac sign ~ which is Libra ~ for a brand new one - the Bear. Yes, there is supposedly a new Zodiac sign that will be available on Friday, March 13th, according to a French astrophysicist, Georges Foucault. The following is from his site - Zodiaque13:

"At Midnight plus a minute, on Friday, March 13th, guess what is going to happen? It is difficult for me to describe what happens since this type of phenomenon is unique and outstanding according to the lunar calendar we call the 'Zodiac'. A 13th astrological sign named the BEAR will match the 12 signs we already know of. This is a very unique phenomenon which will take place in our history.

Whether or not you believe in astrology, the 13th day of the 3rd month of this year, 3 days after the full moon, that is when it will give way to a unique and exceptional nature of the constellation. This alignment will be well visible from the Tasman Sea to New Zealand, but the slope that separates us from the Sun in winter may make it more difficult in America. Our satellite video will show you this unique alignment of the constellation which will be broadcasted live" (Thanks to Jacques aka PandaMontreal for this article - his galleries - his profile).

[members - click here] I have to be honest... the very first time I saw Dave, I think I blushed... or something. I know I had to look away. Dave's big blue eyes (that also turn shades of green, and grey, and hazel, and if he falls in love with you, he told me, they turn turquoise)... those eyes of his were looking right into my soul. I had a hard time keeping my gaze on him when we spoke (Dave's Gallery - Contact - Profile).

When I was down in Ottawa while working on a photo shoot with the uber-cute Steve Sarek (article #1 - article #2), I had the chance to meet up with the strikingly handsome Dave. Wow what an incredible good looking man this guy is. We were all having lunch and it was hard for me to keep my eyes off him. Altho we didn't have much time to chat per se, he seemed like a super nice guy.

We then agreed to get together at some point for a photo shoot, and we agreed to do it this upcoming weekend. I should have some of the photos online by the beginning of next week which I will be posting in the Gallery section. Should be very hot as Dave has incredible eyes, a wild smile, and a really sexy body. Stay tuned.

[Members - click here] A couple of weekends ago, I went down to Ottawa and spent the day with the extremely cute and friendly Steve Sarek. Steve is a bachelor who just turned 40, living on his own yet in a big house (well it's a big house for just one guy). He's super smart, charming, witty, considerate and a ton of fun to be with. He's got a great smile (which I don't think he shows enough), and he's got the kind of Bearish body that truly fulfills my fantasies... he's kinda how I wish Captain Kirk should have looked like (I believe I mentioned all this before in my last update yet to quickly reiterate: Steve and I both have our own affinities with the original Star Treks... oh and his nickname Sarek2ca comes from Spock's dad - Sarek).

We were able to take 500 great photos during our short time together, and in this update I added almost 200 of them (197 to be exact). I really hope I'll be able to get together with him again in the future, and we spoke about some possible shoots once things begin to warm up here (it's -3 Celcius here in cold cold Canada). Hope you enjoy the photos, and make sure to send Steve an email. As I said, he's a bachelor and he's living a fine life, but this guy is just too cute to pass up.

[Members - click here] Was it ever a blast getting to spend the day with Steve Sarek, a truly handsome 40 year old man who lives in the Ottawa area (the capital of Canada). He's got such a relaxing vibe about him, from his hazel-green puppy eyes to his 'Bear next door' smile.

Oh... I forgot to mention... Steve has a true to blue gorgeous sexy Bearish body. With great wide shoulders, real strong arms, a belly you wanna rub, and firm hot legs, Steve is kind of a dream come true for them Bear lovers. And guess what... he's a little single right now so if you're interested in chatting with him, send him an email.

Just as an aside, Steve's online nick is Sarek2ca. Who or what is a Sarek, you might ask...? Well if you ever watched the original Star Trek episodes with William Shatner and the gang, then you might recall a few episodes in which Spock meets up with his dad... who is Sarek. Steve is enthralled with the whole logical side that surrounds the Sarek character, enough to brandish his nick in honour of the logical Vulcan. This being said - Steve looks absolutely nothing like the Sarek character which just makes Steve all that much more interesting. Not only is he super cute (enough to be the captain of the Star Trek fleet, move over Shatner), yet he's got a head on his shoulders.

In this update, there's 150 photos, and in a few days, I will add the 2nd set of photos in which you'll Steve sporting his leather chaps.

[Members - click here] Roger (profile) has been a huge source of inspiration for me, and it's official, there are more photos of Roger on PlanetBears than any other Bear (it was Sylvain aka TeddyBear (galleries) who had the most pics with 1139 pics yet Roger now has 1315 photos).

These photos were taking during the fall of 2007 and they have never been online anywhere, not here nor on the now defunct BearFoot. In this update there are 4 new sets with over 200 pics. Also, there is an emphasis on Roger's feet. This is because back in 2007, Roger and I were working on BearFoot, but we realized that running a 3rd site (BearFoot, PlanetBears and TubeBear) was just too much work. Nevertheless, we did a lot of the legwork for BearFoot and we took a lot of photos of Roger barefoot, bound... a lot of close-ups and different angled shots focusing on his feet.

That being said, there's also a lot of full body shots, and I added a set of what I consider some of the best photos of Roger that I ever took - him on a beach in beautiful Charlevoix, Quebec.

I still have a ton more pics to add of Roger which I'll be doing soon, including more videos, so make sure to keep an eye out on the updates here often. As for today's updates, here are the photo sets: #1 Laptop - #2 Rolling Pennies - #3 Beach - #4 Rope Play I.

This is a friendly reminder to all that you need to check out the Bear Amateur Galleries every now then that are within the PlanetBears Galleries. I don't always make note about all the additions (altho I should).

The latest updates have been going into Amateur Gallery #6, with new photos sent in by Virgo Dave (profile), Beer Belly Bear and Heiko (profile).

Now if you have some photos of yourself and you think you're a cute lil' Bear, then send them in (either email or send one via the contact form simply to get in touch with me), and in exchange I will give you a membership to PlanetBears. There are around 22,000+ photos in the Galleries and the Video section continues to grow as well.

[Members - click here and here] Here is the follow up from the recent photo/video session I had with David and Eric. I first added the photos (article here) and now here are a couple of videos. In the 1st video, there's a bit of kissing, hugging, undressing, heavy breathing, giggling and laughing, sucking, exploring... and stuff. In the 2nd video, Eric takes out a few ropes, ties up David, and then tickles him. Poor David, tied up and tickled... a lot.

I am hoping to see David and Eric real soon. We didn't have a lot of time so we only got in about a hundred photos and 10 minutes of video. Next time we'll definitely work out a longer schedule - with more rope, and more tickling, and more sex between these good looking big husky Bears. You can see more of both David and Eric by checking out their galleries (David's & Eric's), and you can send them a message via their profiles (David's & Eric's).

[Members - click here] First things first ~ GianOrso (profile) has updated his website so head on over and take a look at all of the new photos he's added to his galleries. And GianOrso states that "feedback, point of views, suggestions and criticism are all welcomed". And to see more of his work, check out his Flickr page. There you will find his 'Reworks, B-Sides, Untold Stories, Rarities & More'.

Over the years, I have been extremely fortunate to know GianOrso. He has sent me some of the best Bear photographs ever taken on this planet, and today he sent in more (50 more). Some of these photos have never been seen before anywhere else. He calls this series his 'Portraits of Modern Gentlemen' and these can all be found in his Gallery here on PlanetBears (the latest are in Gallery #8).

Click here for some previews.

The results are in from the 'Best of the Bears' awards, held by 'Got Fur...?'. The best Bear site for 2008 is BearNation.us (website - article). This is the 3rd year that these awards have been held (results for 2006 and results for 2007). This was the 1st time that PlanetBears was nominated, for Best blog and Best Resource, however we didn't win in either (PlanetBears isn't a blog so that makes sense, however we are a resource... maybe next time).

I should also note that 'Got Fur...?' has been bumped around quite a bit in the past while. They went from MySpace to Ning (articles) to now finding their home here at The Complete Bear. Anyhow, here are the results as posted on the Bear Bones blog:

Bear of the Year - Ron Suresha

Best Movie Bears - SF Movie Bears

Best Bear Website – www.bearnation.us

Best Bear Blog – bTalk

Best Bear Podcast - bTalk

Best Bear Porn Site - Butch Bear

Best Bear Video – Bear Oasis (Pantheon)

Best Bear Porn Star – Jim GagBear

Best Bear Business - The Complete Bear

Best Bear Celebrity – Chris March

Best Bear Club/Organization – Northeast Ursamen

Best Bear Run - Lazy Bear Weekend

Best Bear Bar - DugOut (NYC)

Best Bear Fundraiser – Lazy Bear Weekend

Best Bear Campsite - Hillside Campgrounds

Best Bear Accommodations – Hillside Campgrounds

Best Bear Publication - 100% Beef

Best Bear Play Party - Steamworks

Best Bear Resource – The Complete Bear

Best Bear Artist - KillerBob

Best Bear Performer – Elijah Black