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.

Dirty Dragonfly

I like this picture of Nathan‘s great dragonfly chestpiece being done (photo by Katie).

Comments

76 responses to “Dirty Dragonfly”

  1. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Awesome detail, can’t wait until it’s finished

  2. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    Awesome detail, can’t wait until it’s finished

  3. nathan Avatar

    hey thats me…thats a pleasant surprize!

    PS katie only called it dirty because shes a douche bag and thinks im dirty white trash..which iam….but what ever

  4. nathan Avatar

    hey thats me…thats a pleasant surprize!

    PS katie only called it dirty because shes a douche bag and thinks im dirty white trash..which iam….but what ever

  5. nathan Avatar

    hey thats me…thats a pleasant surprize!

    PS katie only called it dirty because shes a douche bag and thinks im dirty white trash..which iam….but what ever

  6. nathan Avatar

    hey thats me…thats a pleasant surprize!

    PS katie only called it dirty because shes a douche bag and thinks im dirty white trash..which iam….but what ever

  7. Malice Alice Avatar

    That’s going to look amazing.

  8. Malice Alice Avatar

    That’s going to look amazing.

  9. Malice Alice Avatar

    That’s going to look amazing.

  10. Malice Alice Avatar

    That’s going to look amazing.

  11. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    Haha, nathan. That’s great.

  12. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    Haha, nathan. That’s great.

  13. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    Haha, nathan. That’s great.

  14. CreativeNonFiction Avatar

    Haha, nathan. That’s great.

  15. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    wow that s a nice tattoo!!!

  16. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    wow that s a nice tattoo!!!

  17. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    wow that s a nice tattoo!!!

  18. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    wow that s a nice tattoo!!!

  19. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    holy shit nice tatt

  20. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    holy shit nice tatt

  21. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    holy shit nice tatt

  22. jennifer Avatar
    jennifer

    holy shit nice tatt

  23. morganxedge Avatar
    morganxedge

    thats looks sweet as fuck
    i got my throat tattooed the other week, wasnt to bad to be honest. abit picky in places, but nothing major!

  24. morganxedge Avatar
    morganxedge

    thats looks sweet as fuck
    i got my throat tattooed the other week, wasnt to bad to be honest. abit picky in places, but nothing major!

  25. morganxedge Avatar
    morganxedge

    thats looks sweet as fuck
    i got my throat tattooed the other week, wasnt to bad to be honest. abit picky in places, but nothing major!

  26. morganxedge Avatar
    morganxedge

    thats looks sweet as fuck
    i got my throat tattooed the other week, wasnt to bad to be honest. abit picky in places, but nothing major!

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