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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.

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Land of the free

Written by

Sean Philips

When I first saw this pic, I thought  ”Damn, where were these pictures July 4th when I needed them for modblog?”. Then I saw the title, Independence Day Suspensions and it all made sense. These pictures are curtesy of Up the Down Photography. Suspension by our friends at ihung.

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Comments

36 responses to “Land of the free”

  1. AbbY Avatar
    AbbY

    real nice

  2. AbbY Avatar
    AbbY

    real nice

  3. AbbY Avatar
    AbbY

    real nice

  4. AbbY Avatar
    AbbY

    real nice

  5. dave k. Avatar
    dave k.

    as always, Drew makes it look easy!

  6. dave k. Avatar
    dave k.

    as always, Drew makes it look easy!

  7. dave k. Avatar
    dave k.

    as always, Drew makes it look easy!

  8. dave k. Avatar
    dave k.

    as always, Drew makes it look easy!

  9. kevin Avatar
    kevin

    go drew!

  10. kevin Avatar
    kevin

    go drew!

  11. kevin Avatar
    kevin

    go drew!

  12. kevin Avatar
    kevin

    go drew!

  13. erin m Avatar
    erin m

    totally worth the speeding ticket. way to go drew!

  14. erin m Avatar
    erin m

    totally worth the speeding ticket. way to go drew!

  15. erin m Avatar
    erin m

    totally worth the speeding ticket. way to go drew!

  16. erin m Avatar
    erin m

    totally worth the speeding ticket. way to go drew!

  17. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    Great photo!

  18. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    Great photo!

  19. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    Great photo!

  20. Timothy Avatar
    Timothy

    Great photo!

  21. kelsie Avatar
    kelsie

    GLORiOUS.

  22. kelsie Avatar
    kelsie

    GLORiOUS.

  23. kelsie Avatar
    kelsie

    GLORiOUS.

  24. kelsie Avatar
    kelsie

    GLORiOUS.

  25. jason Avatar
    jason

    So awesome! Wish I could have been there for it. Nice work Drew.

  26. jason Avatar
    jason

    So awesome! Wish I could have been there for it. Nice work Drew.

  27. jason Avatar
    jason

    So awesome! Wish I could have been there for it. Nice work Drew.

  28. jason Avatar
    jason

    So awesome! Wish I could have been there for it. Nice work Drew.

  29. Nate Avatar
    Nate

    The rigging was fun on that one. as always drew i got your back

  30. Nate Avatar
    Nate

    The rigging was fun on that one. as always drew i got your back

  31. Nate Avatar
    Nate

    The rigging was fun on that one. as always drew i got your back

  32. Nate Avatar
    Nate

    The rigging was fun on that one. as always drew i got your back

  33. Daeron Avatar
    Daeron

    looks wicked… sorry i overslept

  34. Daeron Avatar
    Daeron

    looks wicked… sorry i overslept

  35. Daeron Avatar
    Daeron

    looks wicked… sorry i overslept

  36. Daeron Avatar
    Daeron

    looks wicked… sorry i overslept

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