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.

Friends at the beach

You know, I see movies like City of God make Rio de Janeiro look pretty frightening, but then I get these pictures from Freakboy in Sao Paulo, and my desire to go to Brasil again overwelms any fear of being murdered. Click through for a second photo.

Comments

22 responses to “Friends at the beach”

  1. milky Avatar
    milky

    lovely

  2. milky Avatar
    milky

    lovely

  3. Masticate Avatar

    Shannon you were kidding right?….
    The media and movies always show the third world countries in this light that just keeps people thinking shitty things about them…

    Before taking their word for granted I really recomend people to come and see it for themselves…. Latin America is not what is seen on tv as a matter of fact when you get here you would be surprised…

    I know you have travelled shannon round these areas and I am sure you can back me up on that one

  4. Masticate Avatar

    Shannon you were kidding right?….
    The media and movies always show the third world countries in this light that just keeps people thinking shitty things about them…

    Before taking their word for granted I really recomend people to come and see it for themselves…. Latin America is not what is seen on tv as a matter of fact when you get here you would be surprised…

    I know you have travelled shannon round these areas and I am sure you can back me up on that one

  5. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Yes, I’m kidding!!! I love South America!!!!!

  6. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Yes, I’m kidding!!! I love South America!!!!!

  7. L1ZZARD Avatar

    I want to go to Brasil! I always thought it was such a terrible place until I met someone who’d been there. The media really does fuck with your mind.

    They look like they’re having an awful lot of fun! I love the boulders in the sand.

  8. L1ZZARD Avatar

    I want to go to Brasil! I always thought it was such a terrible place until I met someone who’d been there. The media really does fuck with your mind.

    They look like they’re having an awful lot of fun! I love the boulders in the sand.

  9. Tommy Avatar

    Brazil is great, I love my country!

    Minus the heat.

  10. Tommy Avatar

    Brazil is great, I love my country!

    Minus the heat.

  11. camila Avatar
    camila

    Yeah, even here in the south of Brazil the problem is this motherfucking high temperature.
    But we’re quite fine down here, btw.

    Of cooooourse there are tons of problems, like violence, hunger, lack of jobs, political shits and such but it’s not like an wild jungle full of armed psychos ready to jump off on your throat.

  12. camila Avatar
    camila

    Yeah, even here in the south of Brazil the problem is this motherfucking high temperature.
    But we’re quite fine down here, btw.

    Of cooooourse there are tons of problems, like violence, hunger, lack of jobs, political shits and such but it’s not like an wild jungle full of armed psychos ready to jump off on your throat.

  13. Annab Avatar
    Annab

    In spite of all I’ve heard about the dangers of Brazil and other S.A. countries, I have been literally obsessed since childhood with seeing Brazil, specifically. I’ve met people from there, spent years researching the animals that come from there, and I will quite literally die unfulfilled if I never make it there. I need to find some people with first-hand accounts who can offer me advice as to the best ways to travel, where to stay, what part of the year to go during, how to avoid harm and see the more natural areas, how much money is needed, etc.

  14. Annab Avatar
    Annab

    In spite of all I’ve heard about the dangers of Brazil and other S.A. countries, I have been literally obsessed since childhood with seeing Brazil, specifically. I’ve met people from there, spent years researching the animals that come from there, and I will quite literally die unfulfilled if I never make it there. I need to find some people with first-hand accounts who can offer me advice as to the best ways to travel, where to stay, what part of the year to go during, how to avoid harm and see the more natural areas, how much money is needed, etc.

  15. Dawnie Avatar

    That suspension looks amazing. The people look so friendly and welcoming in this photo as well, I would love to go to South America sometime in my lifetime.

  16. Dawnie Avatar

    That suspension looks amazing. The people look so friendly and welcoming in this photo as well, I would love to go to South America sometime in my lifetime.

  17. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    That photo belongs in a travel brochure aimed at modified folk.
    It looks heavenly.

  18. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    That photo belongs in a travel brochure aimed at modified folk.
    It looks heavenly.

  19. Malice Alice Avatar

    This is such an adorable photo!

  20. Malice Alice Avatar

    This is such an adorable photo!

  21. crystal Avatar
    crystal

    my grandparents moved to south america when they were teens, so they and my dad always had tons of stories to tell me about south america, more specifically suriname. that’s way tinier than brazil, but from what i heard about it and the surrounding area, i really want to visit at least once in my life!

  22. crystal Avatar
    crystal

    my grandparents moved to south america when they were teens, so they and my dad always had tons of stories to tell me about south america, more specifically suriname. that’s way tinier than brazil, but from what i heard about it and the surrounding area, i really want to visit at least once in my life!

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