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.

Drumming

The original picture I posted of this drummer’s tattoo wasn’t too exciting, so here’s an action shot.

Comments

56 responses to “Drumming”

  1. chemically_lobotomized Avatar

    Bow-chicka-wow-wow..

  2. chemically_lobotomized Avatar

    Bow-chicka-wow-wow..

  3. chemically_lobotomized Avatar

    Bow-chicka-wow-wow..

  4. chemically_lobotomized Avatar

    Bow-chicka-wow-wow..

  5. juDe Avatar

    Professional!

  6. juDe Avatar

    Professional!

  7. juDe Avatar

    Professional!

  8. juDe Avatar

    Professional!

  9. worthlesswords Avatar

    Mmm, back freckles. :).

  10. worthlesswords Avatar

    Mmm, back freckles. :).

  11. worthlesswords Avatar

    Mmm, back freckles. :).

  12. worthlesswords Avatar

    Mmm, back freckles. :).

  13. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Nice back in general!

  14. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Nice back in general!

  15. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Nice back in general!

  16. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Nice back in general!

  17. gillian gamine Avatar

    i want to see an infinite mirror shot with his hands in the same position as his tattoo… that would be pretty sweet.

  18. gillian gamine Avatar

    i want to see an infinite mirror shot with his hands in the same position as his tattoo… that would be pretty sweet.

  19. gillian gamine Avatar

    i want to see an infinite mirror shot with his hands in the same position as his tattoo… that would be pretty sweet.

  20. gillian gamine Avatar

    i want to see an infinite mirror shot with his hands in the same position as his tattoo… that would be pretty sweet.

  21. Lori Avatar

    Drummers bang better, they say…

  22. Lori Avatar

    Drummers bang better, they say…

  23. Lori Avatar

    Drummers bang better, they say…

  24. Lori Avatar

    Drummers bang better, they say…

  25. wickedgame6 Avatar

    Ah..I saw this before and loved the picture[i lalalove drums]..so this shot is..amazing :]

  26. wickedgame6 Avatar

    Ah..I saw this before and loved the picture[i lalalove drums]..so this shot is..amazing :]

  27. wickedgame6 Avatar

    Ah..I saw this before and loved the picture[i lalalove drums]..so this shot is..amazing :]

  28. wickedgame6 Avatar

    Ah..I saw this before and loved the picture[i lalalove drums]..so this shot is..amazing :]

  29. milky Avatar
    milky

    i love it cause not only are drummers HOT but its like a different version of the wings

  30. milky Avatar
    milky

    i love it cause not only are drummers HOT but its like a different version of the wings

  31. milky Avatar
    milky

    i love it cause not only are drummers HOT but its like a different version of the wings

  32. milky Avatar
    milky

    i love it cause not only are drummers HOT but its like a different version of the wings

  33. stormy Avatar

    I’m in love with this tattoo

  34. stormy Avatar

    I’m in love with this tattoo

  35. stormy Avatar

    I’m in love with this tattoo

  36. stormy Avatar

    I’m in love with this tattoo

  37. lizedge Avatar

    Man, I would let him bang my drum any day.

  38. lizedge Avatar

    Man, I would let him bang my drum any day.

  39. lizedge Avatar

    Man, I would let him bang my drum any day.

  40. lizedge Avatar

    Man, I would let him bang my drum any day.

  41. Rebecca Avatar

    LOL @ the first comment

  42. Rebecca Avatar

    LOL @ the first comment

  43. Rebecca Avatar

    LOL @ the first comment

  44. Rebecca Avatar

    LOL @ the first comment

  45. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    It’s funney though shannon how you said that the tattoo was done to represent military style drumming yet he is playing a regular set of drums in this picture. I wonder why he chose to have the tattoo done in that style?

  46. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    It’s funney though shannon how you said that the tattoo was done to represent military style drumming yet he is playing a regular set of drums in this picture. I wonder why he chose to have the tattoo done in that style?

  47. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    It’s funney though shannon how you said that the tattoo was done to represent military style drumming yet he is playing a regular set of drums in this picture. I wonder why he chose to have the tattoo done in that style?

  48. LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeaveThePoliticsToMadmen

    It’s funney though shannon how you said that the tattoo was done to represent military style drumming yet he is playing a regular set of drums in this picture. I wonder why he chose to have the tattoo done in that style?

  49. Michelle Amo Avatar
    Michelle Amo

    this is pretty sweet, i love this picture as well.

  50. Michelle Amo Avatar
    Michelle Amo

    this is pretty sweet, i love this picture as well.

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