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.

798 Ritual

This is OYY in Beijing, China, doing a suspension show. I really like this photo a lot; it’s one of my favorite suspension-related pictures! Anyway, enjoy today’s updates, I’m probably taking a break until Monday.

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26 responses to “798 Ritual”

  1. lala Avatar
    lala

    The little girl looks so, intesely at the camera. It’s quite an amazing picture, I’d have to agree with you Shannon on that one.

  2. nicole Avatar
    nicole

    that little girl is so sassy and stylish. can i be her please?

  3. goomy Avatar

    wow, I fell in love with this picture. And then they tell us to think of the kids… she doesn’t look as scared as people say kids would be 😛

  4. Raur Avatar

    I agree, it is a really nice photo!

  5. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    “Ladies with an attitude/ Fellows that were in the mood/ Don’t just stand there, let’s get to it/ Strike a pose, there’s nothing to it” That girl’s a natural, surprized Madonna hasn’t tried adopting her yet…

  6. Verno Avatar

    I will defiantly agree that darling little girl is all about sassafras!!!! The hooks are monstrous as well!! I think I would like some like that just for fun:)

  7. Gina Avatar
    Gina

    “Never mind that guy’s back, what about ME!” very cute 🙂

  8. ubbaken Avatar

    Cute!

    And wow, those hooks…are long. I’m wondering what the white stuff is though. I’ve never seen it out of my own holes, and haven’t seen enough other ones to know…Maybe an antiseptic?

  9. Manada Avatar

    That little girl’s expression is the coolest thing I’ve seen all week.

  10. Rockerbaby Avatar

    I was actually looking at that same picture over a week ago and I though why it hasn’t been featured on modblog yet ^^

  11. Wilburt Avatar

    that girl looks so pissed off at the picture, shes got attitude thouh

  12. L1ZZARD Avatar

    She’s just like “What? What do you want? Cant you see that we’re busy here?” 🙂

  13. choice Avatar

    she has this FUCK YEAH je ne says quoi about her..

  14. w Avatar
    w

    “Guys…if you don’t mind…I’ve got a suspension show to get underway here. Enough with the photos!”

    Love that little girl.

  15. Tommy Avatar

    Great shot! 😀

  16. jessica Avatar

    great pic, great crochet jacket!!!!!! yes!

  17. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar
  18. lala Avatar
    lala

    I tottally wish I had as much sass as her.

    I love how everyone is obsessing about the girl, and not the dude with the hooks through his flesh.

    >.

  19. Lenora Avatar

    yeah the girl is cute… but whats the white stuff on his holes?

  20. Vienna Avatar

    Haha, she’s freaking adorable!!! x3 I am really digging her hair! =)

    Lenora, maybe it’s lube?

  21. Kevin. Avatar
    Kevin.

    Wow. The little girl is so adorable ^^;

  22. S baby Avatar
    S baby

    I love it. I want a print of it. Can I buy one from whoever took the photo? I don’t want to steal it.

  23. Sammi Avatar
    Sammi

    Gotta love how much attitude little kids can get away with. 🙂

  24. starspring Avatar

    I just love the stance. Absolutely NO nonsense for this kid! Talk about working a knitted blazer! And what makes the shot for me is the contrast between her obviously very young age and the punctured skin and steel just behind her. So Intense. One of the photos for the year for modblog-this is a tremendous moment captured on film. Even posed, it seems so real, so RIGHT there.

  25. When Rhetoric Dies Avatar

    starspring – its crochet not knit… sorry… just being picky

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