Fabulous arty shots of Emmanuel Ray by Robert Player

Photographer Robert Player shot these amazing photos of Emmanuel Ray a few years back (more below). This costume is one of the most popular outfits worn by Emmanuel, mainly during his stint as Master of Ceremonies for the prestigious Eccentric Club, of which the patron is HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Inspired by the grandeur and opulence of the early Victorian era, the pleasures of the Orient and the royal courts of South Asia (all of which the colours, accessories etc bear echoes to), these pictures were created in Robert Player's studio. Note passages from the Song of Solomon in the background, on the image above and below.

These images were not published anywhere until my friend and photo journalist Marco Tiscali discovered them on the Icons Italy web magazine which is no longer live. He saved these pictures. Please note we do not intend any copyright infringement and only took the liberty of copying photographs that were already in the public domain. We are showing them here for you viewing pleasure!