2,000 Strip for Group Nude Photo in Montreal

Lying in the streets naked could get you into trouble in most places, but in Montreal about 2,000 people stripped with the blessing of authorities to pose for Spencer Tunick, a New York photographer famed for juxtaposing flesh and concrete.

The throngs began disrobing enthusiastically at 5:30 as the morning air hovered at 55 degrees. Two young women and a man apparently changed their minds and tried to make a run for it once the order to get naked was given--but could not get into a nearby mall. Its doors had been locked to prevent other photographers from entering.