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.

That is one strong dog.

Thanks to Tampon for sending in this funny photo from a shoot that Matt Larkin was doing with Dreadedfate for his wet plate photo book. Suspension c/o Rites of Passage‘s MA chapter. Click the picture for a wider shot by the way.

Comments

22 responses to “That is one strong dog.”

  1. Court Avatar

    Ahah very cute.

  2. Court Avatar

    Ahah very cute.

  3. Tampon Avatar

    I love Mr. French. (thats the dog’s name, and he is amazing)

  4. Tampon Avatar

    I love Mr. French. (thats the dog’s name, and he is amazing)

  5. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    French bulldog…Mr. French haha awesome 🙂

  6. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    French bulldog…Mr. French haha awesome 🙂

  7. VeganZombie Avatar

    Mr. French!!! He’s such a sweetie! and very British.

  8. VeganZombie Avatar

    Mr. French!!! He’s such a sweetie! and very British.

  9. Shmylv Avatar
    Shmylv

    Mr. French and I are in love.

  10. Shmylv Avatar
    Shmylv

    Mr. French and I are in love.

  11. mpatshi Avatar

    the second pic is beautifull! very nice lightning

  12. mpatshi Avatar

    the second pic is beautifull! very nice lightning

  13. taryn Avatar
    taryn

    oh mr. french!

  14. taryn Avatar
    taryn

    oh mr. french!

  15. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    awwww! well good dog!!

    and awesome dreads 🙂 nice picture!

  16. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    awwww! well good dog!!

    and awesome dreads 🙂 nice picture!

  17. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    lovin’ the crown of thorns in the second picture…

  18. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    lovin’ the crown of thorns in the second picture…

  19. lolita Avatar
    lolita

    that’s sweet as, i want a french bulldog we could be best pals.
    The wide shot is lovely too, i love the partnership you can see between them.

  20. lolita Avatar
    lolita

    that’s sweet as, i want a french bulldog we could be best pals.
    The wide shot is lovely too, i love the partnership you can see between them.

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