A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

“Connection”

Piercing by John Blow in Brussels, Belgium, photo by Jefta.

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Comments

96 responses to ““Connection””

  1. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    God, that’s so beautiful! It’s like poetry in image and laces…

  2. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    God, that’s so beautiful! It’s like poetry in image and laces…

  3. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    This is so beautiful. I love the emotion in it. I would put this on my wall in a heartbeat.

  4. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    This is so beautiful. I love the emotion in it. I would put this on my wall in a heartbeat.

  5. Jean Avatar
    Jean

    Hot.

  6. Jean Avatar
    Jean

    Hot.

  7. pepe! Avatar
    pepe!

    left me speechless…

  8. pepe! Avatar
    pepe!

    left me speechless…

  9. john_blow Avatar
    john_blow

    Thanks too all the good comments! I really like this picture too and special thanks too Roman & Anais in the picture and Jefta for comming out and taking the stunning pic. More soon!!!

  10. john_blow Avatar
    john_blow

    Thanks too all the good comments! I really like this picture too and special thanks too Roman & Anais in the picture and Jefta for comming out and taking the stunning pic. More soon!!!

  11. feebleuw Avatar
    feebleuw

    youpie !
    je veux aussi !

  12. feebleuw Avatar
    feebleuw

    youpie !
    je veux aussi !

  13. CrimsonKiss Avatar
    CrimsonKiss

    That is really beautiful. Unfortunately my partner’s reaction was ‘Argh!’, so no pretty corset piercings for us….

  14. CrimsonKiss Avatar
    CrimsonKiss

    That is really beautiful. Unfortunately my partner’s reaction was ‘Argh!’, so no pretty corset piercings for us….

  15. sage_eyes Avatar
    sage_eyes

    This is just beautiful. I second Ratty, this would be amazing up on a wall in my house.

  16. sage_eyes Avatar
    sage_eyes

    This is just beautiful. I second Ratty, this would be amazing up on a wall in my house.

  17. xMarcinx Avatar

    heeeeeeeey there!those two lovers are my friends!good job Indy! (some of my mods are done by him too!)

  18. xMarcinx Avatar

    heeeeeeeey there!those two lovers are my friends!good job Indy! (some of my mods are done by him too!)

  19. gdp Avatar
    gdp

    I agree with the people wanting this on their wall. Shannon is there any chance we could get a high resolution version (with the models permission of course)

  20. gdp Avatar
    gdp

    I agree with the people wanting this on their wall. Shannon is there any chance we could get a high resolution version (with the models permission of course)

  21. Ine Avatar
    Ine

    I’m glad I participated in this corset project 😀 I just knew it would be great! I’m proud of (my) Indy, ha :P!

  22. Ine Avatar
    Ine

    I’m glad I participated in this corset project 😀 I just knew it would be great! I’m proud of (my) Indy, ha :P!

  23. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    This is one of the most beautiful photos you’ve ever posted. Seriously. Absolutely stunning. This 100% backs my belief that modifications are a thing of beauty.

  24. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    This is one of the most beautiful photos you’ve ever posted. Seriously. Absolutely stunning. This 100% backs my belief that modifications are a thing of beauty.

  25. dani Avatar
    dani

    thats so touching.

  26. dani Avatar
    dani

    thats so touching.

  27. Cami Avatar
    Cami

    Man…Whoever has the rights to the publication of this photo is gonna basically need to give copies to everyone who sees it.

    It is, undoubtedly, beautiful. =]

    And I agree with #38.

  28. Cami Avatar
    Cami

    Man…Whoever has the rights to the publication of this photo is gonna basically need to give copies to everyone who sees it.

    It is, undoubtedly, beautiful. =]

    And I agree with #38.

  29. Cami Avatar
    Cami

    Oh, and I’d like to know the answer to gdp’s question as well. =]

  30. Cami Avatar
    Cami

    Oh, and I’d like to know the answer to gdp’s question as well. =]

  31. jefta Avatar

    to answer to the question of Gdp’s, i will give you the Hd as soon as possibile ! maybe to night.

  32. jefta Avatar

    to answer to the question of Gdp’s, i will give you the Hd as soon as possibile ! maybe to night.

  33. Jefta Avatar

    Can someone give me the link to the Bme Logo type ?
    so i can put it on the hd version

  34. Jefta Avatar

    Can someone give me the link to the Bme Logo type ?
    so i can put it on the hd version

  35. jefta Avatar

    if you really want the HD printable Image, you can ask it me by email and i will send it to you on [email protected]

  36. jefta Avatar

    if you really want the HD printable Image, you can ask it me by email and i will send it to you on [email protected]

  37. Dimitri "James" Avatar
    Dimitri “James”

    This is amazing! I… speachless… Truly body mod at its best!

  38. Dimitri "James" Avatar
    Dimitri “James”

    This is amazing! I… speachless… Truly body mod at its best!

  39. sticky Avatar
    sticky

    that is soooo sexy

  40. sticky Avatar
    sticky

    that is soooo sexy

  41. Gore Avatar
    Gore

    Wow, to quote everyone else, that is beautiful. So beautiful!

  42. Gore Avatar
    Gore

    Wow, to quote everyone else, that is beautiful. So beautiful!

  43. Mikeo Avatar

    oh how i miss him.. 🙁

  44. Mikeo Avatar

    oh how i miss him.. 🙁

  45. Bobby B. Bobberson Avatar
    Bobby B. Bobberson

    Dummies forgot to take their clothes off first.

  46. Bobby B. Bobberson Avatar
    Bobby B. Bobberson

    Dummies forgot to take their clothes off first.

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