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.

Self Portraits

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14 responses to “Self Portraits”

  1. saray2004 Avatar

    absolutely amazing!

  2. kitten Avatar
    kitten

    it’s john! i love him.

  3. penski Avatar

    Argh! It’s like him! And a midget version of him! 🙁

    *n (midget fear :()

  4. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    is anyone else feeling a d’angelo-untitled- moment coming on?

  5. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    *Drools*

  6. bodymodgirl Avatar
    bodymodgirl

    i really like the tattoo around his belly button. also, snakebites are hot on a guy…

  7. Solanum Avatar

    no one likes that tattoo. it’s the worst tattoo in the history of time. but thanks.

    d’angelo taught me everything!

  8. Shaneequa Avatar
    Shaneequa

    that’s my aborted zombie baby’s daddy…

  9. bodymodgirl Avatar
    bodymodgirl

    alrighty then…’^_^

  10. Raevyn Avatar
  11. cecile Avatar
    cecile

    absolument magnifik!!!!!!!

  12. jack6two Avatar
    jack6two

    show your whole body – you looks strong!

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