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.

What a nice shirt you have!

So I was thinking, wow, Paul got a really cool tribal-print t-shirt, and then I’m like… oh! that’s a tattoo! This great chestpiece is by Hannes from Blut & Eisen in Berlin, Germany (the wrist bands are just drawn on).

Comments

52 responses to “What a nice shirt you have!”

  1. bucket of bunnies Avatar

    The wrist bands would be a nice addition. I like it

  2. bucket of bunnies Avatar

    The wrist bands would be a nice addition. I like it

  3. richard Avatar
    richard

    i’m guessing he’s right handed…

  4. richard Avatar
    richard

    i’m guessing he’s right handed…

  5. adastra Avatar
    adastra

    lol

  6. adastra Avatar
    adastra

    lol

  7. Malice Alice Avatar

    I thought it was a shirt too, then I read the text haha.

  8. Malice Alice Avatar

    I thought it was a shirt too, then I read the text haha.

  9. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    i dunno, maybe it’s just my eyes but those wristbands look kind of shaky and bad.

  10. gillian gamine Avatar
    gillian gamine

    i dunno, maybe it’s just my eyes but those wristbands look kind of shaky and bad.

  11. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    Fabulous — I love pure black in intricate designs.

  12. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    Fabulous — I love pure black in intricate designs.

  13. Dawnie Avatar

    I have to admit, I honestly at a glance thought it was a tee shirt as well.

  14. Dawnie Avatar

    I have to admit, I honestly at a glance thought it was a tee shirt as well.

  15. xaonon Avatar

    “(the wrist bands are just drawn on)” 😛

  16. xaonon Avatar

    “(the wrist bands are just drawn on)” 😛

  17. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    That’s badass, I love big, bold designs. I’m glad to hear the wrist bands are drawn on, though…heh

  18. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    That’s badass, I love big, bold designs. I’m glad to hear the wrist bands are drawn on, though…heh

  19. Leavethepoliticstomadmen Avatar
    Leavethepoliticstomadmen

    Beautiful. Absolutely could pass off as an extremely well printed tshirt!

  20. Leavethepoliticstomadmen Avatar
    Leavethepoliticstomadmen

    Beautiful. Absolutely could pass off as an extremely well printed tshirt!

  21. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    That sure is one hell of a striking chestpiece. Love it!

  22. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    That sure is one hell of a striking chestpiece. Love it!

  23. deerheart Avatar
    deerheart

    rox’a’lot 🙂

  24. deerheart Avatar
    deerheart

    rox’a’lot 🙂

  25. La Negra Avatar
    La Negra

    great!!

  26. La Negra Avatar
    La Negra

    great!!

  27. Lola Avatar
    Lola

    Wow, I wish that I had the courage to go that far…. It is so beautifullllll 🙂

  28. Lola Avatar
    Lola

    Wow, I wish that I had the courage to go that far…. It is so beautifullllll 🙂

  29. Malicia Avatar
    Malicia

    Beautiful

  30. Malicia Avatar
    Malicia

    Beautiful

  31. Hil Avatar
    Hil

    Ouch, but wow!

  32. Hil Avatar
    Hil

    Ouch, but wow!

  33. thatolcountryguy Avatar
    thatolcountryguy

    Woah! This one kicks some serious ass!

  34. thatolcountryguy Avatar
    thatolcountryguy

    Woah! This one kicks some serious ass!

  35. paulikxp Avatar
    paulikxp

    Thanks for all your nice comments! It will go on soon…
    The wrist bands are just drawn and yes, I’m right handed…. obviously it’s not to hide 😉

  36. paulikxp Avatar
    paulikxp

    Thanks for all your nice comments! It will go on soon…
    The wrist bands are just drawn and yes, I’m right handed…. obviously it’s not to hide 😉

  37. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    The first thing I thought when I first saw this entry was “awesome”. My second thought- how long will it take for someone to think the wristbands are tattooed on.

  38. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    The first thing I thought when I first saw this entry was “awesome”. My second thought- how long will it take for someone to think the wristbands are tattooed on.

  39. Anasazi Avatar
    Anasazi

    This man represents everything I hate about life.

  40. Anasazi Avatar
    Anasazi

    This man represents everything I hate about life.

  41. Leroy Avatar

    That’s really cool, I wonder if he’ll extend it further into sleeves, a backpiece and so on.

  42. Leroy Avatar

    That’s really cool, I wonder if he’ll extend it further into sleeves, a backpiece and so on.

  43. Jay.O Avatar
    Jay.O

    totally looks like a real shirt!!

  44. Jay.O Avatar
    Jay.O

    totally looks like a real shirt!!

  45. Theo Avatar

    That’s just fuckin sweet! I love blackwork!!!!!

  46. Theo Avatar

    That’s just fuckin sweet! I love blackwork!!!!!

  47. god Avatar

    beautiful work!

  48. god Avatar

    beautiful work!

  49. Dallas Avatar

    I love it! 10+

  50. Dallas Avatar

    I love it! 10+

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