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.

Iowa City BBQ

Aww, the hooks make a heart.
c/o sgt_tittie

Comments

14 responses to “Iowa City BBQ”

  1. twysted Avatar

    aaawwwww pretty heart.

  2. twysted Avatar

    aaawwwww pretty heart.

  3. green.plasticjen Avatar

    oh iowa. you make me so proud sometimes.

  4. green.plasticjen Avatar

    oh iowa. you make me so proud sometimes.

  5. gato Avatar
    gato

    by the looks of the tattoo she must be a veggie-holic…

  6. gato Avatar
    gato

    by the looks of the tattoo she must be a veggie-holic…

  7. zus Avatar
    zus

    no, no.. fruit-a-holic! 🙂

  8. zus Avatar
    zus

    no, no.. fruit-a-holic! 🙂

  9. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    awww,this is too cute

  10. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    awww,this is too cute

  11. Poppie Avatar

    Aww (: This made me smile!

  12. Poppie Avatar

    Aww (: This made me smile!

  13. sacio Avatar
    sacio

    I like it, and her ears too

  14. sacio Avatar
    sacio

    I like it, and her ears too

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