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.

Penny Farthing Scar, Muttonchops and all!

Mide sent in this great photo of his fresh penny farthing cutting (Phil says: “did you notice he even has a great moustache?”) done by the always brilliant Wayde Dunn (WaydeDunn.com).

Comments

108 responses to “Penny Farthing Scar, Muttonchops and all!”

  1. haha Avatar

    i saw this awhile back
    completely amazing
    but the middle of the tire might look weird when healed
    but hopefully not

  2. haha Avatar

    i saw this awhile back
    completely amazing
    but the middle of the tire might look weird when healed
    but hopefully not

  3. NakedMeagan Avatar

    To 13 i was thinking the face would look weird when healed.

  4. NakedMeagan Avatar

    To 13 i was thinking the face would look weird when healed.

  5. NakedMeagan Avatar

    To 13 i was thinking the face would look weird when healed.

  6. NakedMeagan Avatar

    To 13 i was thinking the face would look weird when healed.

  7. Amy Avatar

    That is awesome. Penny-farthings are awesome anyway.

  8. Amy Avatar

    That is awesome. Penny-farthings are awesome anyway.

  9. Amy Avatar

    That is awesome. Penny-farthings are awesome anyway.

  10. Amy Avatar

    That is awesome. Penny-farthings are awesome anyway.

  11. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    Wow! Brilliant!

  12. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    Wow! Brilliant!

  13. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    Wow! Brilliant!

  14. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    Wow! Brilliant!

  15. Tat2Guy Avatar
    Tat2Guy

    I think this is one of the best cuttings I have seen if only because of the excellent subject matter.

  16. Tat2Guy Avatar
    Tat2Guy

    I think this is one of the best cuttings I have seen if only because of the excellent subject matter.

  17. Tat2Guy Avatar
    Tat2Guy

    I think this is one of the best cuttings I have seen if only because of the excellent subject matter.

  18. Tat2Guy Avatar
    Tat2Guy

    I think this is one of the best cuttings I have seen if only because of the excellent subject matter.

  19. Frances Avatar

    Very nice done !

  20. Frances Avatar

    Very nice done !

  21. Frances Avatar

    Very nice done !

  22. Frances Avatar

    Very nice done !

  23. elflove Avatar
    elflove

    that guy allways makes cuttings that will never heal nice , is to small and to light , to much detail , i think its silly , what a loser

  24. elflove Avatar
    elflove

    that guy allways makes cuttings that will never heal nice , is to small and to light , to much detail , i think its silly , what a loser

  25. elflove Avatar
    elflove

    that guy allways makes cuttings that will never heal nice , is to small and to light , to much detail , i think its silly , what a loser

  26. elflove Avatar
    elflove

    that guy allways makes cuttings that will never heal nice , is to small and to light , to much detail , i think its silly , what a loser

  27. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Elflove – I worried when I first saw this style of cutting that they wouldn’t survive, but time is proving me wrong. They’re healing much, much better than I’d ever expected and I’ve changed my opinion. Before you go publicly making this claim, check out the healed photos in the galleries. These can and do heal nicely, and Wayde is one of the best.

  28. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Elflove – I worried when I first saw this style of cutting that they wouldn’t survive, but time is proving me wrong. They’re healing much, much better than I’d ever expected and I’ve changed my opinion. Before you go publicly making this claim, check out the healed photos in the galleries. These can and do heal nicely, and Wayde is one of the best.

  29. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Elflove – I worried when I first saw this style of cutting that they wouldn’t survive, but time is proving me wrong. They’re healing much, much better than I’d ever expected and I’ve changed my opinion. Before you go publicly making this claim, check out the healed photos in the galleries. These can and do heal nicely, and Wayde is one of the best.

  30. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    Elflove – I worried when I first saw this style of cutting that they wouldn’t survive, but time is proving me wrong. They’re healing much, much better than I’d ever expected and I’ve changed my opinion. Before you go publicly making this claim, check out the healed photos in the galleries. These can and do heal nicely, and Wayde is one of the best.

  31. ModifiedPerson Avatar
    ModifiedPerson

    Where can we see healed work at this level of detail?

  32. ModifiedPerson Avatar
    ModifiedPerson

    Where can we see healed work at this level of detail?

  33. ModifiedPerson Avatar
    ModifiedPerson

    Where can we see healed work at this level of detail?

  34. ModifiedPerson Avatar
    ModifiedPerson

    Where can we see healed work at this level of detail?

  35. gwendolen Avatar
    gwendolen

    ditto with the interest in seeing this one healed, I find most scars look great fresh and their glory fades with time.

  36. gwendolen Avatar
    gwendolen

    ditto with the interest in seeing this one healed, I find most scars look great fresh and their glory fades with time.

  37. gwendolen Avatar
    gwendolen

    ditto with the interest in seeing this one healed, I find most scars look great fresh and their glory fades with time.

  38. gwendolen Avatar
    gwendolen

    ditto with the interest in seeing this one healed, I find most scars look great fresh and their glory fades with time.

  39. deerheart Avatar

    great motif. this guy knows his tools.

  40. deerheart Avatar

    great motif. this guy knows his tools.

  41. deerheart Avatar

    great motif. this guy knows his tools.

  42. deerheart Avatar

    great motif. this guy knows his tools.

  43. Indebted Avatar
    Indebted

    Wow. Master carver. Forget the mustache, look how even-handed the whole thing is – two perfect circles with symmetrical, perfectly straight and even width spokes! Impressive.

  44. Indebted Avatar
    Indebted

    Wow. Master carver. Forget the mustache, look how even-handed the whole thing is – two perfect circles with symmetrical, perfectly straight and even width spokes! Impressive.

  45. Indebted Avatar
    Indebted

    Wow. Master carver. Forget the mustache, look how even-handed the whole thing is – two perfect circles with symmetrical, perfectly straight and even width spokes! Impressive.

  46. Indebted Avatar
    Indebted

    Wow. Master carver. Forget the mustache, look how even-handed the whole thing is – two perfect circles with symmetrical, perfectly straight and even width spokes! Impressive.

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