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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.

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Neal’s Journey

Written by

Shannon Larratt

Photo by Yarddog:

Comments

16 responses to “Neal’s Journey”

  1. rosie Avatar
    rosie

    If a photo ever made me want to suspend, this is it.
    Lost in the moment.
    Beautiful.

  2. phoenixxx Avatar
    phoenixxx

    i love this picture.

  3. Shannon Larratt Avatar
    Shannon Larratt

    Me too, gorgeous photo.

  4. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    that was such a beautiful day!

  5. Malice Alice Avatar
    Malice Alice

    Great photo.

  6. SARAHPANIC Avatar
    SARAHPANIC

    that photo is beautiful.

  7. zricka Avatar
    zricka

    This picture makes me feel comforted. It is beautiful and this person appears to be completely supported by caring people.

    what a great feeling 🙂

  8. Gaylin Avatar
    Gaylin

    So moving! Beautiful for sure!

  9. Bot Avatar
    Bot

    Glad I saw this pic today =)

  10. Sque3z Avatar
    Sque3z

    This was taken at our 3rd So. Cal. Well-Hung HANGout. Our friend Neil is one of our suspension team photographers and helping him through this time was definately an experience. As you can tell by the photo, our tem is very compassionate toward what we do! Thanks Frank for the great photo!!

  11. lili Avatar
    lili

    weekends like that one create a powerful realization in my mind of what a fantastically amazing family i belong to. great pic frank!

  12. Joseylyn Avatar
    Joseylyn

    What a touching moment, and a beautiful day.

  13. yarddpg Avatar
    yarddpg

    I sort of waited before I posted a comment about this picture … I’m the one who took it.

    Neil, the man who is suspended, gave me his camera and asked me to capture this moment. Like other amateur photographers I take a hundred pictures and am only happy with one or two of them. I am extremely happy with this one. I am moved by the comments about … everything said is true. I add my own personal knowledge of the individuals in the photo and the adrenalin and excitement of the moment. Eric, got it right … compassion … I could never see myself being a part of suspension without them.

    Thanks guys for allowing me to be apart of it all …

  14. annetastic Avatar
    annetastic

    I’ve been part of countless moments like this in every event or family gathering we have, but it can happen so fast, so good job franks on capturing the moment forever to share. Viewing the pics always evoke the memories and feelings shared those days, and take us back to that experience.
    Thanks franks

  15. stripedhyaena Avatar
    stripedhyaena

    this brings back memories. with well hung the support is always there if needed. thanks for looking out, everyone.

  16. yard[d]og Avatar
    yard[d]og

    Every time I look at this picture I am grateful that I was able to capture this moment … I wish the gang was together again…

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