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.

I suppose I can see the navel piercings

Most of the pictures on BME of piercings are relatively documentary in nature — they’re shots of the piercing, rather than the person bearing it. But still, every once in a while folks send me photos that are more portraits of them than portraits of their body modifications. Here’s a few recent examples:

From left to right, here are the credits: 1. “Sensual Sorcery’s” piercings by Nick at Tribal Urge in Southsea, 2. Adry in Hungary’s navel piercing, 3. “Acid Angel” from Poland’s navel piercing, and 4. “Super Kug” in Germany also has a navel piercing.

Comments

2 responses to “I suppose I can see the navel piercings”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 01-31-2006 05:18:32 by April
    I’m a female. I’m totally straight, yet I LOVE to look at female bodies. Women are so much prettier than men. Especially modded women. These pictures are so beautiful. Please post more. They are so gorgeous.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 12:59:04 by toast
    I’m curious – Shannon, do you have a preference as to whether photos are of piercings or of the person? I always crop in to just the piercing, largely because it makes it simpler to choose a category to put it in when submitting. I’d be perfectly happy to switch, although I’d have to spend yet more time staring at the form… (“well it’s got cartilage *and* lobe work… and my lip… and…”)

    Maybe a “portraits” gallery? 😉 heh

    Posted on 01-31-2006 16:18:27 by glider
    In general I prefer photos that are of the piercing itself, although I like it when people send both… But if they only send one, definitely the “piercing documentary” version is what BME needs.

    Posted on 02-01-2006 03:00:29 by SivaAngel
    maybe they’re hoping that their portrait-type picture will land them on the cover?

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 01-31-2006 05:18:32 by April
    I’m a female. I’m totally straight, yet I LOVE to look at female bodies. Women are so much prettier than men. Especially modded women. These pictures are so beautiful. Please post more. They are so gorgeous.

    Posted on 01-31-2006 12:59:04 by toast
    I’m curious – Shannon, do you have a preference as to whether photos are of piercings or of the person? I always crop in to just the piercing, largely because it makes it simpler to choose a category to put it in when submitting. I’d be perfectly happy to switch, although I’d have to spend yet more time staring at the form… (“well it’s got cartilage *and* lobe work… and my lip… and…”)

    Maybe a “portraits” gallery? 😉 heh

    Posted on 01-31-2006 16:18:27 by glider
    In general I prefer photos that are of the piercing itself, although I like it when people send both… But if they only send one, definitely the “piercing documentary” version is what BME needs.

    Posted on 02-01-2006 03:00:29 by SivaAngel
    maybe they’re hoping that their portrait-type picture will land them on the cover?

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