Under the Sky: A Rooftop Ode to Muscles, Confidence and a Slight Breeze
On a rooftop that feels both public and strangely private, Davide Zongoli wears nothing more than a pair of swim briefs. Whether there is a pool up there or not remains unclear, but the suggestion lingers. What is certain is the body. His physique is a map of discipline and strength, every muscle defined against the open sky.
Angel Ruiz captures the scene with a precision that avoids cliché. The camera lingers on skin lit by sun and shadow, on the balance between power and elegance in Davide’s stance. There is no need for heavy styling or complicated set design. The city stretches behind him, but the focus is entirely on the form in front of the lens.
The energy is confident but unforced. Ruiz’s direction sharpens the moment: a turn of the head, a flex of the abdomen, a pause in breath. The result is not just an image of a man in briefs, but an invitation to see the male body as both subject and artwork.
Davide Zongoli
- Who he is: Italian-born aerialist, acrobat, pole-dancer, choreographer, fitness model and social media influencerFamous BirthdaysVegas 411.
- What’s new: As of mid-2023, Davide has shifted from performing regularly due to an on-stage injury, pivoting into photoshoot direction, charitable performance (Broadway Bares fundraiser), and teasing a sexy, funny new Las Vegas production that he’s been quietly cookingVegas 411.
- Fun fact: He began competitive swimming to correct scoliosis as a kid. It wasn’t just therapy—it turned into a passion, discipline, and totally Greek-god physiqueVEGAS UNFILTERED BLOG by Sam NovakBLEEP Magazine.
Angel Ruiz
- Who he is: A fashion-forward photographer, art director, illustrator, storyteller. His work spans campaigns, editorials, beauty spreads and short films—bridging graphics, voyeur poetry, and fashion layouts with cinematic lightingANGEL RUIZ RUIZ – Creative Photographer.
- What’s new: His portfolio boasts editorials in FLANELLE Magazine, VULKAN, AVENUE Illustrated, plus campaigns for Van-Dos, Llukita, Chanel Beauty and moreANGEL RUIZ RUIZ – Creative Photographer.
- Fun fact: He began his creative journey in graphic design before pivoting into photography. His ethos? “Shoot what you can’t help but shoot.” His portraits of male forms are intimate, unfiltered, cinematicOut Magazine.
