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.

Durango Newspaper Photo

One of my favorite people in the entire world, a former teacher and man who’s a happy modern Great Omi (he writes, “A Smile is Worth So Much More Than a Frown”), is Tribalface in Durango, Colorado. Seriously, I just get so happy every time I see his picture. It’s amazing that something as simple as seeing a happy, well-adjusted, heavily tattooed guy can bring me such smiles.

Love the implants too!

Comments

64 responses to “Durango Newspaper Photo”

  1. helen Avatar

    i didn’t notice the implants. they look pretty good, very subtle though. he really does have an infectious smile :o)

  2. helen Avatar

    i didn’t notice the implants. they look pretty good, very subtle though. he really does have an infectious smile :o)

  3. Burning Angel Avatar
    Burning Angel

    gotta love the bright color

  4. Burning Angel Avatar
    Burning Angel

    gotta love the bright color

  5. bodymodgirl Avatar
    bodymodgirl

    he makes me happy! it seems like he just hypnotizes you with his face. he’s seriously carismatic….

  6. bodymodgirl Avatar
    bodymodgirl

    he makes me happy! it seems like he just hypnotizes you with his face. he’s seriously carismatic….

  7. AzerPhyre Avatar
    AzerPhyre

    This guy is my hero!!

  8. AzerPhyre Avatar
    AzerPhyre

    This guy is my hero!!

  9. Rockerbaby Avatar

    Just looking at his picture cheers me up!

  10. Rockerbaby Avatar

    Just looking at his picture cheers me up!

  11. smurf Avatar

    He’s got one of the best smiles on BME 🙂

  12. smurf Avatar

    He’s got one of the best smiles on BME 🙂

  13. IAM:Rebekah Avatar

    I’ve thought he was beautiful since the first time I saw him!

  14. IAM:Rebekah Avatar

    I’ve thought he was beautiful since the first time I saw him!

  15. Mechanolatry Avatar

    aww… he’s so cute I want to hug him!

  16. Mechanolatry Avatar

    aww… he’s so cute I want to hug him!

  17. ubbaken Avatar
    ubbaken

    Wow.

    I love this man.

    We could all hope to have such a wonderful smile.

  18. ubbaken Avatar
    ubbaken

    Wow.

    I love this man.

    We could all hope to have such a wonderful smile.

  19. KtotheZ Avatar
    KtotheZ

    Man he looks like such an interesting person. I’d love to have a chat with him and see what’s he’s about.

  20. KtotheZ Avatar
    KtotheZ

    Man he looks like such an interesting person. I’d love to have a chat with him and see what’s he’s about.

  21. teresina Avatar
    teresina

    that guy rules.

    for real.

  22. teresina Avatar
    teresina

    that guy rules.

    for real.

  23. Ananke Avatar
    Ananke

    It is so amazing how different a human being looks with tattoos like that – the eye os so customised to what it is surrounded by that differences become glaring. It looks so utterly wonderful.

  24. Ananke Avatar
    Ananke

    It is so amazing how different a human being looks with tattoos like that – the eye os so customised to what it is surrounded by that differences become glaring. It looks so utterly wonderful.

  25. Kaitee Avatar

    His facial coloring is just gorgeous.

  26. Kaitee Avatar

    His facial coloring is just gorgeous.

  27. Stan Avatar

    I met him a few years ago, and he’s just like that in real life. He’s a really pleasant guy, and nice to be around.

  28. Stan Avatar

    I met him a few years ago, and he’s just like that in real life. He’s a really pleasant guy, and nice to be around.

  29. Isis pt Avatar

    i love his smile 🙂
    everytime i see a pic of him just makes me feel happy.

  30. Isis pt Avatar

    i love his smile 🙂
    everytime i see a pic of him just makes me feel happy.

  31. SnaiLuv Avatar

    I’ve met Mister Tribalface, myself, and he is the nicest, most polite and conversant guy. 🙂

  32. SnaiLuv Avatar

    I’ve met Mister Tribalface, myself, and he is the nicest, most polite and conversant guy. 🙂

  33. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    he looks simply amazing! best face on BME 🙂 really really is awesome! would love to meet him in person some day.

  34. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    he looks simply amazing! best face on BME 🙂 really really is awesome! would love to meet him in person some day.

  35. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Me too … he makes me smile with every photo I see of him, and he just seems to radiate such a positive energy. I love that.

  36. verucassault Avatar
    verucassault

    Me too … he makes me smile with every photo I see of him, and he just seems to radiate such a positive energy. I love that.

  37. milquetoast Avatar
    milquetoast

    He’s so beautiful. The colours are so vibrant. He’s awesome

  38. milquetoast Avatar
    milquetoast

    He’s so beautiful. The colours are so vibrant. He’s awesome

  39. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    yaaay! i love looking at his picture.he looks so happy but, not in the overly hyperactive kinda way-that freaks me out.

  40. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    yaaay! i love looking at his picture.he looks so happy but, not in the overly hyperactive kinda way-that freaks me out.

  41. AxelTre Avatar
    AxelTre

    hehe i like how his ears are completely blacked out, except for the new skin on his lobes. what a champ.

  42. AxelTre Avatar
    AxelTre

    hehe i like how his ears are completely blacked out, except for the new skin on his lobes. what a champ.

  43. waffle Avatar

    durango represent i just moved out work is amzing

  44. waffle Avatar

    durango represent i just moved out work is amzing

  45. Raevyn Avatar

    The implants are so subtle and work with the coloring so well.
    To agree with everyone else, he really does have an infectious smile. He looks like he’d be a really pleasant guy to chat with.
    The color is so bright and happy, just like he looks like he would be!

  46. Raevyn Avatar

    The implants are so subtle and work with the coloring so well.
    To agree with everyone else, he really does have an infectious smile. He looks like he’d be a really pleasant guy to chat with.
    The color is so bright and happy, just like he looks like he would be!

  47. jess Avatar
    jess

    this picture made me smile.
    its really beautifull.

  48. jess Avatar
    jess

    this picture made me smile.
    its really beautifull.

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