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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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“LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE”

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Shannon Larratt

At first I was going to comment that this isn’t going to last at all, but then I look down at my own knuckles, and I have high detail scars from my old knuckle piercings, as well as cuts from various punches and hand injuries. So maybe it will last. Either way, it’s more nice clean work by Brian of Pure Body Arts in Brooklyn, NY (although I’ll mention again that he tours regularly).

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63 responses to ““LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE””

  1. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    definately will agree knuckles tend to turn out alright although sometimes its a bit splotchy. Some of my knuckle brands are very visible and raised, yet some arent. the palm side of my hands though, not so much

  2. Friedl Avatar
    Friedl

    O, this is really nice ! Hope it lasts

  3. Friedl Avatar
    Friedl

    O, this is really nice ! Hope it lasts

  4. Friedl Avatar
    Friedl

    O, this is really nice ! Hope it lasts

  5. DeadlyPoison Avatar
    DeadlyPoison

    i like what it says, i see alot of tattoos and scars that seem to have no apparent meaning, maybe thats the beauty of them… but still i like this. alot.

  6. DeadlyPoison Avatar
    DeadlyPoison

    i like what it says, i see alot of tattoos and scars that seem to have no apparent meaning, maybe thats the beauty of them… but still i like this. alot.

  7. DeadlyPoison Avatar
    DeadlyPoison

    i like what it says, i see alot of tattoos and scars that seem to have no apparent meaning, maybe thats the beauty of them… but still i like this. alot.

  8. stormy Avatar
    stormy

    i am in love with this

  9. stormy Avatar
    stormy

    i am in love with this

  10. stormy Avatar
    stormy

    i am in love with this

  11. ink or art Avatar
    ink or art

    All I see is some very painful experience in this image.

  12. ink or art Avatar
    ink or art

    All I see is some very painful experience in this image.

  13. ink or art Avatar
    ink or art

    All I see is some very painful experience in this image.

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