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.

It’s like I can’t resist or something

I swear that when I’m processing the picture (and I’m a total sucker for resurrection suspension in general), in the case of many of the people who tend to repeat here, if their face or a tattoo I remember isn’t in the photo, I am unaware who it is until I get to writing the entry (at which point I look at the email itself)… Namesofthedead, photo by Magician, facilitated by Constant Elevation at House of Wah in London, UK.

Comments

96 responses to “It’s like I can’t resist or something”

  1. namesofthedead Avatar

    hey shannon, next time I do a resurrection I will just paint the modblog stamp onto my leg? 😛

    PS I’m serious, just wait

  2. namesofthedead Avatar

    hey shannon, next time I do a resurrection I will just paint the modblog stamp onto my leg? 😛

    PS I’m serious, just wait

  3. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    i have that same autoclave.. 🙂 i look @ this pic and i’m like, “damn that’s feckin’ HOT!!” i’m also drawn to the solid blackwork on her arm mostly cause i’m doing something similar… i

  4. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    i have that same autoclave.. 🙂 i look @ this pic and i’m like, “damn that’s feckin’ HOT!!” i’m also drawn to the solid blackwork on her arm mostly cause i’m doing something similar… i

  5. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    i have that same autoclave.. 🙂 i look @ this pic and i’m like, “damn that’s feckin’ HOT!!” i’m also drawn to the solid blackwork on her arm mostly cause i’m doing something similar… i

  6. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    i have that same autoclave.. 🙂 i look @ this pic and i’m like, “damn that’s feckin’ HOT!!” i’m also drawn to the solid blackwork on her arm mostly cause i’m doing something similar… i

  7. rosie Avatar
    rosie

    Heh, Ben is cooking something special in this “kitchen” :p
    Seriously, I don’t know how you could think this was a kitchen though?

  8. rosie Avatar
    rosie

    Heh, Ben is cooking something special in this “kitchen” :p
    Seriously, I don’t know how you could think this was a kitchen though?

  9. rosie Avatar
    rosie

    Heh, Ben is cooking something special in this “kitchen” :p
    Seriously, I don’t know how you could think this was a kitchen though?

  10. rosie Avatar
    rosie

    Heh, Ben is cooking something special in this “kitchen” :p
    Seriously, I don’t know how you could think this was a kitchen though?

  11. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Awsome picture…

  12. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Awsome picture…

  13. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Awsome picture…

  14. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Awsome picture…

  15. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    Resurrection suspensions are gorgeous

  16. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    Resurrection suspensions are gorgeous

  17. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    Resurrection suspensions are gorgeous

  18. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    Resurrection suspensions are gorgeous

  19. Magician Avatar

    Alice – You’re Amazing – It was great to be there !

  20. Magician Avatar

    Alice – You’re Amazing – It was great to be there !

  21. Magician Avatar

    Alice – You’re Amazing – It was great to be there !

  22. Magician Avatar

    Alice – You’re Amazing – It was great to be there !

  23. waxfrog Avatar
    waxfrog

    Amazing picture, I love the way the photo looks really gritty, like it’s taking place in a squat or something…

  24. waxfrog Avatar
    waxfrog

    Amazing picture, I love the way the photo looks really gritty, like it’s taking place in a squat or something…

  25. waxfrog Avatar
    waxfrog

    Amazing picture, I love the way the photo looks really gritty, like it’s taking place in a squat or something…

  26. waxfrog Avatar
    waxfrog

    Amazing picture, I love the way the photo looks really gritty, like it’s taking place in a squat or something…

  27. Em Avatar
    Em

    Resurrection suspensions always awe me – they look more painful and more beautiful than any other type.

  28. Em Avatar
    Em

    Resurrection suspensions always awe me – they look more painful and more beautiful than any other type.

  29. Em Avatar
    Em

    Resurrection suspensions always awe me – they look more painful and more beautiful than any other type.

  30. Em Avatar
    Em

    Resurrection suspensions always awe me – they look more painful and more beautiful than any other type.

  31. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    I`d say, they indeed they look beautiful (and certainly not painful). My favourite style – I fell for them at first sighting a picture.
    Bad thing about them is that this are deceiving. They ARE painful. But worth it.
    And every time I see one pictured here, my heart jumps and I want to do it again.

  32. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    I`d say, they indeed they look beautiful (and certainly not painful). My favourite style – I fell for them at first sighting a picture.
    Bad thing about them is that this are deceiving. They ARE painful. But worth it.
    And every time I see one pictured here, my heart jumps and I want to do it again.

  33. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    I`d say, they indeed they look beautiful (and certainly not painful). My favourite style – I fell for them at first sighting a picture.
    Bad thing about them is that this are deceiving. They ARE painful. But worth it.
    And every time I see one pictured here, my heart jumps and I want to do it again.

  34. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    I`d say, they indeed they look beautiful (and certainly not painful). My favourite style – I fell for them at first sighting a picture.
    Bad thing about them is that this are deceiving. They ARE painful. But worth it.
    And every time I see one pictured here, my heart jumps and I want to do it again.

  35. Anthony Avatar

    damn. this girl is hardcore and hot as balls. the tats the choking V patch, muy interesante!

  36. Anthony Avatar

    damn. this girl is hardcore and hot as balls. the tats the choking V patch, muy interesante!

  37. Anthony Avatar

    damn. this girl is hardcore and hot as balls. the tats the choking V patch, muy interesante!

  38. Anthony Avatar

    damn. this girl is hardcore and hot as balls. the tats the choking V patch, muy interesante!

  39. moneyshotdave Avatar
    moneyshotdave

    i do believe that’s a “Fuck… i’m dead” patch, i have a few home screened patches just like that 🙂

  40. moneyshotdave Avatar
    moneyshotdave

    i do believe that’s a “Fuck… i’m dead” patch, i have a few home screened patches just like that 🙂

  41. moneyshotdave Avatar
    moneyshotdave

    i do believe that’s a “Fuck… i’m dead” patch, i have a few home screened patches just like that 🙂

  42. moneyshotdave Avatar
    moneyshotdave

    i do believe that’s a “Fuck… i’m dead” patch, i have a few home screened patches just like that 🙂

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