Some people are Gay. Get Over It.

He was walking with the others, carrying the poster I have used to title this photo and the entire set: "Some people are gay. Get over it."
He was not in the first row, under the flash of every photographer. He was in the middle of the parade, one amongst many others, one carrying the sign of Pride. I have always appreciated his interpretations on the big screen.
Sir Ian McKellen was there, telling the world that being gay has nothing to do with sickness, psychological problems or anything vaguely similar. He was there to show the world that homosexuality is something normal, something to be proud of, something that should never be addressed in a negative way!

I have decided to name this set "Some people are Gay. Get over it!", following one of the billboards proudly carried by the people in he parade and sharing the idea that homophobia is bad.

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The0d0ra says:

!!!
Great catch of sir Ian!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

skinnykidrobot says:

Fantastic candid of the White Wizard!.. Nice eye to spot him!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Alfredo G says:

great catch!
I can't remember him, which movie did he play?
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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

PetrosD says:

Carlo: very well spotted and great portrait

Alfredo_G: Lord of the Rings and X-men and a myriad others
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

bradford says:

sir ian mckellen is a wonderful man.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

gnasheruk says:

I wouldn't say that being gay is something to be proud of, in that same way that being straight is not something to be proud of. That implies the being gay is something special, it's not, it's normal. It is the way you are, as simple as that.

Great photo though.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlo Nicora says:

@gnasheruk: IF homosexual people would be treated like everyone else I would subscribe to your point of view. Unfortunately there are still a lot of road to go before they are completely accepted. I have seen discrimination, bullying, violence against them, therefore I do not agree with you: there must be information, the media must cover these events because they have a message inside. Being proud mean that they want to be able to do whatever they want with their sexuality, without being treated in a different way!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

gnasheruk says:

@Carlo: While I agree with you that bullying, violence and discrimination is a terrible thing in any society, people standing up saying 'hey look at us, we're different, we're special' only breeds the kind of disease that homophobia is. I personally couldn't care less if someone is straight, gay, bi, black, white or pink with polka dots. The thing that makes me like or dislike someone is attitude, and you can't judge that until you know them.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlo Nicora says:

@gnasheruk: I simply see it from a different perspective: We are what we are, and we are not shameful, but proud. We are no different from you and we deserve the same rights you have
It is a small but significant difference in my opinion!
Cheerio
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

gnasheruk says:

@Carlo: Then we shall agree to differ. We are generally agreeing, but we have a different perspective. Whatever, you keep up this series, I love your work.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

See-ming Lee 李思明 SML says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Life Celebrates Diversity, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Awesome. Well said!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Florio Ariano Irpino says:

great shot, beutiful capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Mariano Kamp says:

Good story.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

crazycrazy says:

Great capture Carlo. I am a big admirer of his work and yours!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jonathan_pui says:

nice to spot the magical man amongst the crowd...
this is a very nice series.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

schallkoerper ( ronald ) says:

ouch...Ian McKellen....i think i`ll have to visit You next year...our pride parade is coming up but i`m afraid that our line up is not that interesting...
but i`ll find out...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Expectation Maximization says:

great b&w of such a great actor! Sir Ian is hard to beat :)
seen in my contacts' photos...
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlo Nicora says:

@gnasheruk: it is fine to differ! Different points of view generates a multidimensional vision of the same things, therefore add interest to every discussion. :D

@crazycrazy: I would never set Sir Ian McKellen and me in the same sentence as you did! Thanks, I am honored!

Thanks everyone!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

gerald L.J. says:

You take a great shot of a legend. Beautiful work Carlo. Gorgeous black and white.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

massimo sbreni says:

Magnifica.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

-=Omi=- says:

Well done Carlo! Nicely written and a grea capture of a great face.

@gnasheruk: I can understand what you're saying, really I can. But, and its a big but, the reason communities celebrate something is because they have triumphed significantly over a previous oppression. For example, this is the same reason that there is a London (and other) carnival every year.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

.aylin. says:

i think if you support something, you just support it. be it in the front row or in the middle! beautiful shot!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

*RICCIO "il colore del ricordo inganna" says:

great!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Fabiana Zonca says:

Gandalf alla riscossa!!!!! :)
Brave man to stand up for his own rights! I admire him.
The photo is just spot on
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

greg westfall [deleted] says:

I thought that was who that was!

hey, saw it in explore
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

QuantumJedi says:

Excellent. I love it that he is not afraid of standing up for who he is. I have so much respect for him and everyone who is honest to themselves and to the world.

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Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

maryboz says:

Awesome! He is always so cool.
Great shot.

(Explore)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Mariano Kamp says:

Not sure if that he is marching means he is gay. Maybe he just shows his support.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jmven says:

Great composition, congratulations
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

8zil says:

I love his acting and most of the movies he appears in, this is a wonderful capture and very nice portrait... it says a lot
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Luĭs Eduardo says:

fabulous image
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

XiRmIxArMa says:

Congrats for Explore, and congrats to Mr.McKellen for the best role of his life....not be afraid!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Studio M (Automobile Photography) says:

Great capture. I really admire Sir Ian Mckellen.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

i-Kate says:

I admire this man. And I really like this great shot.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

jesusmolina says:

amazing!!!!!!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

QuantumJedi says:

@ Mariano Kamp: He's been out for years and years.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Mariano Kamp says:

@Quantum Jedi. Ok - thanks for the info. Just wanted to point out that marching for a gay cause isn't exclusive for gays.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

phoenixesrose says:

Well said - while I'm straight, I fully support them and have so many gay friends I can't even count. So, Where can I get a billboard like that?!?

:)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

andy sullivan says:

gandalf!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

CourtneyLGoodman says:

Lovely picture. I like it a lot.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

masterxbell@yahoo.com says:

magneto is that u that said that woo but it is what it is
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

forestelf_2000 says:

A shot worthy of Shakespeare of the greatest stage actor of our time.
I see not just Sir Ian, but MacBeth, and Lear and Prospero.

How wonderful that we live in a world that can produce such a talent who also happens to be gay.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ßizuPrøductiøns says:

well it's not that WE are wanting special attention.. "hey look at us!!! hey we are special HEY HEY HEY!" LOL that's just silly...we are marching because we WANT what is EQUAL.. what is RIGHT... what is HUMAN!! I guess it's safe to say that if we DIDN'T march, then no one would hear us... so in that, don't translate it as, WE WANT this or WE WANT that..LOL give us equality ...give us our civil rights.. give us the chance to marry and see if it's for us...and proudly i can say, that because police officers used to come into the Castro and beat us JUST FOR FUN and kill us...hmmmm, JUST for fun, then yes... our marches, our yelling is not to be taken as we want special needs... we want you to leave us the FUCK ALONE>..for str8, white men, you've never been oppressed... so it's easy for you in your unpained, unstrained life to say or judge from the outside... relax... sit back.. enjoy... let US march all we want without your commentations on the side... we have every right to WANT... look what WE have been thru :) WINK hugs to you all
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

forestelf_2000 says:

Again, I come to this picture. It is the inherent dignity of that face that attracts me.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

forestelf_2000 says:

Carlo.

As per your generous offer, I'm posting this shot of Sir. Ian on my web page at contours provocations - journal - 2008-0311-1400-tue.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

sunnyglass81 says:

One of my best buds is gay... no big deal for either of us. Great shot.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

MiguelÂngelo [deleted] says:

Wonderful portrait.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

immortalfriendstotheworld says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called open to be gay and freedom, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Nuragic Man says:

Please Add your Photo to People, costumes & customs no limits,
Join our world and invite new friends,Thanks
People, costumes & customs no limits
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

pascalsimons says:

Sir Ian McKellen, He played magneto in the x-men movies didn't he?
I think it's great the way he stands up for gay people.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

richard314159 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Here comes everybody, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sylva Fissenebert says:

great scene.
He sticks out from the group.
thanks
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

lelak says:

@gnasheruk: A good man, a good husband, a good father. Aren't these things, simple everyday things, to be proud of?
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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