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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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Anti-Cristo Suspension

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Shannon Larratt

Photos by Michael Lennertz and Jony Anderson of Joao_Caldara suspending in an inverse crucifixion at Petromodificpolis (RJ, Brasil) in 2006 with the help of Valnei. I know I’ve posted a few photos of suspension at this location, but I’m really in love with the setting!

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14 responses to “Anti-Cristo Suspension”

  1. HNP Avatar
    HNP

    Albeit that the rig is a tad rusty, this is a damn beautiful suspension. It seems like the perfect setup.

  2. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    me, too (liking the setting, that is).
    BTW, you DID post this before – twice.
    Check out petromodificpolis
    and like-a-drug-trip-set-and-setting-are-essential
    for more !
    And just you wait a few months, I got a surprise for you!

  3. Bot Avatar
    Bot

    That’s beautiful!

  4. Fester Avatar
    Fester

    Excuse my ignorance, but how is that any different than a normal calf suspension?

    Either way, that looks like the perfect place for a suspension.

  5. Ars Anima Avatar
    Ars Anima

    Very nice shots! it looks like the perfect suspension rig to me!
    does anyone know if it served any other purposes before?

  6. Toni Avatar
    Toni

    No other word for this but beautiful. I love the setting too, like it’s framed.

  7. lindsey Avatar
    lindsey

    i agree, a beautiful location

  8. possessed Avatar
    possessed

    The first photo is amazing… It looks so beautiful there. An amazing place to suspend!

  9. Shannon Larratt Avatar
    Shannon Larratt

    Fester – Just naming really. Think of it as proper name and nickname.

  10. dana Avatar
    dana

    WOW

  11. Tyler Durden Avatar
    Tyler Durden

    i’m jealous

  12. rori Avatar
    rori

    this place is so sweet…i want to go to brasil

  13. Malice Alice Avatar
    Malice Alice

    These are gorgeous photos!

  14. Little-Spaz Avatar
    Little-Spaz

    Wow that really quite stunning, the kind of photograph that makes you stop and stare.

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