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.

Well healed brandings

I love these DIY brandings by Vasiliy in Russia! No offense intended to people with complex scars, but my taste in this particular modification really lies in big, bold, and simple.

Comments

44 responses to “Well healed brandings”

  1. modifiedcanadian Avatar

    I’m in love. Beautiful! 😀 super super super.

  2. modifiedcanadian Avatar

    I’m in love. Beautiful! 😀 super super super.

  3. modifiedcanadian Avatar

    I’m in love. Beautiful! 😀 super super super.

  4. modifiedcanadian Avatar

    I’m in love. Beautiful! 😀 super super super.

  5. dandelion Avatar

    that smiling sun just does it for me – it’s incredibly charming.

  6. dandelion Avatar

    that smiling sun just does it for me – it’s incredibly charming.

  7. dandelion Avatar

    that smiling sun just does it for me – it’s incredibly charming.

  8. dandelion Avatar

    that smiling sun just does it for me – it’s incredibly charming.

  9. ummjon Avatar
    ummjon

    i had no idea branding turned out so nice… got me thinking now.

  10. ummjon Avatar
    ummjon

    i had no idea branding turned out so nice… got me thinking now.

  11. ummjon Avatar
    ummjon

    i had no idea branding turned out so nice… got me thinking now.

  12. ummjon Avatar
    ummjon

    i had no idea branding turned out so nice… got me thinking now.

  13. S Avatar
    S

    These are lovely, looks kinda like batik!

  14. S Avatar
    S

    These are lovely, looks kinda like batik!

  15. S Avatar
    S

    These are lovely, looks kinda like batik!

  16. S Avatar
    S

    These are lovely, looks kinda like batik!

  17. smurf Avatar

    I love how light the scars are!

  18. smurf Avatar

    I love how light the scars are!

  19. smurf Avatar

    I love how light the scars are!

  20. smurf Avatar

    I love how light the scars are!

  21. candz Avatar
    candz

    very impressive branding…

  22. candz Avatar
    candz

    very impressive branding…

  23. candz Avatar
    candz

    very impressive branding…

  24. candz Avatar
    candz

    very impressive branding…

  25. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    very nice…

  26. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    very nice…

  27. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    very nice…

  28. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    very nice…

  29. Bluetooth Avatar
    Bluetooth

    I wonder if I can locate his side via Bluetooth?…

  30. Bluetooth Avatar
    Bluetooth

    I wonder if I can locate his side via Bluetooth?…

  31. Bluetooth Avatar
    Bluetooth

    I wonder if I can locate his side via Bluetooth?…

  32. Bluetooth Avatar
    Bluetooth

    I wonder if I can locate his side via Bluetooth?…

  33. Katie0 Avatar
    Katie0

    that looks like a rune-work actually…. hmm I could be wrong..but it reminds me definately

  34. Katie0 Avatar
    Katie0

    that looks like a rune-work actually…. hmm I could be wrong..but it reminds me definately

  35. Katie0 Avatar
    Katie0

    that looks like a rune-work actually…. hmm I could be wrong..but it reminds me definately

  36. Katie0 Avatar
    Katie0

    that looks like a rune-work actually…. hmm I could be wrong..but it reminds me definately

  37. cherry Avatar
    cherry

    Hehe, to me it looks like he drew the designs in sunblock then went sunbathing!! Very nice tho!

  38. cherry Avatar
    cherry

    Hehe, to me it looks like he drew the designs in sunblock then went sunbathing!! Very nice tho!

  39. cherry Avatar
    cherry

    Hehe, to me it looks like he drew the designs in sunblock then went sunbathing!! Very nice tho!

  40. cherry Avatar
    cherry

    Hehe, to me it looks like he drew the designs in sunblock then went sunbathing!! Very nice tho!

  41. Joshua Chisholm Avatar
    Joshua Chisholm

    I have a brand too, I’ve gotta say his brand is quite impressive.

  42. Joshua Chisholm Avatar
    Joshua Chisholm

    I have a brand too, I’ve gotta say his brand is quite impressive.

  43. Joshua Chisholm Avatar
    Joshua Chisholm

    I have a brand too, I’ve gotta say his brand is quite impressive.

  44. Joshua Chisholm Avatar
    Joshua Chisholm

    I have a brand too, I’ve gotta say his brand is quite impressive.

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