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.

Now THAT’s a beautiful suspension!

iam:kathleen‘s sixth suspension

Comments

92 responses to “Now THAT’s a beautiful suspension!”

  1. greendayfan333 Avatar

    No.24, check No.18s comment. It’s clearly not photoshopped.

  2. greendayfan333 Avatar

    No.24, check No.18s comment. It’s clearly not photoshopped.

  3. kawaface Avatar

    i don’t know whether its photoshopped or not, but couldn’t the first guy who posted it have done it, not shannon? so seeing “the original” doesn’t mean much, does it?anyway, i think it’s pretty, regardless.

  4. kawaface Avatar

    i don’t know whether its photoshopped or not, but couldn’t the first guy who posted it have done it, not shannon? so seeing “the original” doesn’t mean much, does it?anyway, i think it’s pretty, regardless.

  5. dani Avatar

    the image is a strong and beautiful, photoshopped or not. jeez. it looks very emotional and awesome 🙂

  6. dani Avatar

    the image is a strong and beautiful, photoshopped or not. jeez. it looks very emotional and awesome 🙂

  7. corinne Avatar

    ..wow..amazing location for a suspension.

  8. corinne Avatar

    ..wow..amazing location for a suspension.

  9. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I thought it was photoshopped too when Phil showed me! I had to go and check the various IAM pages to convince myself 🙂

  10. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    I thought it was photoshopped too when Phil showed me! I had to go and check the various IAM pages to convince myself 🙂

  11. emmmluk Avatar

    This is an amazing location to suspend. Its breathtaking. All you non believers there are more than just this picture from the session on her page. It might be slightly enhanced to bring out the colors, but it is a real picture. There is one that isn’t as pretty as this but obviously a real picture and real location.

  12. emmmluk Avatar

    This is an amazing location to suspend. Its breathtaking. All you non believers there are more than just this picture from the session on her page. It might be slightly enhanced to bring out the colors, but it is a real picture. There is one that isn’t as pretty as this but obviously a real picture and real location.

  13. twoplustwoisfive Avatar
    twoplustwoisfive

    beautiful… minus the look on her face 😐

  14. twoplustwoisfive Avatar
    twoplustwoisfive

    beautiful… minus the look on her face 😐

  15. shawn bayview tatz z.a Avatar
    shawn bayview tatz z.a

    is she pregnant..cause that would be very sexy!!! and would a pregnant woman be able to be suspended/is there risks for the baby,mother…or could it be a good thing i hope so…..other wise stunning all in all…shawn africa

  16. shawn bayview tatz z.a Avatar
    shawn bayview tatz z.a

    is she pregnant..cause that would be very sexy!!! and would a pregnant woman be able to be suspended/is there risks for the baby,mother…or could it be a good thing i hope so…..other wise stunning all in all…shawn africa

  17. Jessica Avatar

    For the people that think it’s photoshopped:

    You can see that same log in this picture from The Beard’s page.

  18. Jessica Avatar

    For the people that think it’s photoshopped:

    You can see that same log in this picture from The Beard’s page.

  19. IG Avatar
    IG

    Naked, Suspention, Girl, Beauty, Nature, Voulnrable, Swinging, Happy, Free!

  20. IG Avatar
    IG

    Naked, Suspention, Girl, Beauty, Nature, Voulnrable, Swinging, Happy, Free!

  21. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    Amazing…..

  22. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    Amazing…..

  23. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    for those of u who think its photoshoped its just an optical illusion i think b/c it is broken into 3 seperate areas the log the light and the moss which give the sense that these were just thrown together and if im wrong some1 did a good job photoshoping all those

  24. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    for those of u who think its photoshoped its just an optical illusion i think b/c it is broken into 3 seperate areas the log the light and the moss which give the sense that these were just thrown together and if im wrong some1 did a good job photoshoping all those

  25. The Beard Avatar
    The Beard

    Well, I threw the hooks and I took the picture and I CAN’T EVEN USE PHOTOSHOP!

  26. The Beard Avatar
    The Beard

    Well, I threw the hooks and I took the picture and I CAN’T EVEN USE PHOTOSHOP!

  27. The Beard Avatar
    The Beard

    JEEZ. The BME sewing circle is alive and kicking.

  28. The Beard Avatar
    The Beard

    JEEZ. The BME sewing circle is alive and kicking.

  29. The Beard Avatar
    The Beard

    I’ll tell you all what, I’m gonna get the rest of my pictures, and I will whip out my NINJA LIKE kung fu photoshop skills and I’ll show you how it’s done.

  30. The Beard Avatar
    The Beard

    I’ll tell you all what, I’m gonna get the rest of my pictures, and I will whip out my NINJA LIKE kung fu photoshop skills and I’ll show you how it’s done.

  31. The Beard Avatar
    The Beard

    I’m sorry I ranted. It was a beautiful day, there was no need to make it prettier.

  32. The Beard Avatar
    The Beard

    I’m sorry I ranted. It was a beautiful day, there was no need to make it prettier.

  33. vi Avatar

    Who gives a fuck about her facial expression? I didn’t know we all had to live by one expression. I think this picture is beautiful, and she looks at peace to me.

  34. vi Avatar

    Who gives a fuck about her facial expression? I didn’t know we all had to live by one expression. I think this picture is beautiful, and she looks at peace to me.

  35. Max Brand Avatar

    Kathleen has a super duper hot bod!….haha……

  36. Max Brand Avatar

    Kathleen has a super duper hot bod!….haha……

  37. Jacki D Avatar
    Jacki D

    @ #33

    There is no problem with pregnant women suspending as long as there is no significant bleeding. Its prob not the smartest thing to do tho willingly exposing such a large wound to the environment but meh, people have done worse, ie: drinking/smoking when pregnant.

    But no she is not pregnant lol

  38. Jacki D Avatar
    Jacki D

    @ #33

    There is no problem with pregnant women suspending as long as there is no significant bleeding. Its prob not the smartest thing to do tho willingly exposing such a large wound to the environment but meh, people have done worse, ie: drinking/smoking when pregnant.

    But no she is not pregnant lol

  39. Altered Avatar

    I always thought that Shannon always edits the photos he puts them on modblog/front page, but still, it doesn’t change the fact that it looks like an amazing thing to witness and be apart of

  40. Altered Avatar

    I always thought that Shannon always edits the photos he puts them on modblog/front page, but still, it doesn’t change the fact that it looks like an amazing thing to witness and be apart of

  41. luna Avatar
    luna

    i totally don’t understand this photo, how is she suspended? are there wires that are invisible? where are the hooks? i do see what looks to be a bunch of knives at her right (our left) side. this is a beautiful photo, but i don’t get it!

  42. luna Avatar
    luna

    i totally don’t understand this photo, how is she suspended? are there wires that are invisible? where are the hooks? i do see what looks to be a bunch of knives at her right (our left) side. this is a beautiful photo, but i don’t get it!

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