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.

Faux Pas

I have a big crush on the photos that oilchanges&wifebeaters sends in — this one’s from the Skin Graft Design fashion show in Hollywood.

Comments

35 responses to “Faux Pas”

  1. Kelsey Avatar
    Kelsey

    Wow, that is amazing!

    great photograph.

  2. rebecca Avatar

    That is gorgeous!

  3. Alice White Avatar

    That’s beautiful! So intense ^_^

  4. gillian gamine Avatar

    hmm, are those random hooks in her arm on the right side?

  5. joe Avatar
    joe

    this is Hollywood??? pretty original for something commercial as that, or i must have understood something wrong

  6. oniana Avatar

    joshuadavid will you marry me

  7. modified_soul Avatar

    thats on gorgeous photo :O
    amazing

  8. Heretic Avatar

    Holy sheep shit that is an amasing photo!

  9. eatyrspleens Avatar
    eatyrspleens

    so much bling!
    i love it.
    are there more photos somewhere?

  10. hullwork Avatar

    that is an awesome photo. but dammit, i thought that was a chick

  11. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    he’s purdy, and i love the flower placement.

  12. cirkus Avatar
    cirkus

    ahhh! one of my favorite boys. the hooks are grand

  13. Ev.Ol Avatar
    Ev.Ol

    Dangggggg.`

  14. Jean-Pierre Avatar

    lol, you called joshuadavid a girl! He’s a good looking hunk of man though.

  15. kattKRYPTIC Avatar

    … that made my jaw drop.
    SO gorgeous wow..

  16. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I love his pics. Always so artful and beautiful!

  17. Fancy Heart Avatar
    Fancy Heart

    such a dream boat!

  18. Leigh Avatar

    I love the androdenous (sp?) quality in this picture.

  19. zion Avatar

    josh aka.reno i met him a few times when he worked at brian drops in S.F. nice guy his pics are fucken amazing

  20. phoenixxx Avatar

    he is hands-down one of the most beautiful boys on IAM.

  21. JenO33 Avatar

    would definitely love to see more pix..

  22. Steph-knee Avatar

    Easily mistaken for a woman if you’re not familiar with him (which I am not, I was like WHERE ARE THE BOOBS?!!)

    Fantastic design and photography none the less, I’m loving this. Post more, Shannon, post MORE!!! 😀

  23. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    Those arms. Those lips. That jaw.
    MmMmmm.

  24. FNKYMNKY Avatar

    brilliantly artistic portrait!

  25. Em Avatar
    Em

    Meh, boy, girl, I would so entirely… I believe the phrase is “hit that”?

  26. Caroline June Avatar

    Oh he’s so gorgeous. Brilliant photo.

  27. starspring Avatar

    Well, whats even better about Joshua(aside from the fact that he is really very talented and original) is that he is a super sweet person in real life. In a word-Fearless.

  28. sinophile Avatar
    sinophile

    Love.

  29. Louie Avatar

    oh man! i just clicked on the BMEboys link, and saw this
    yet i saw this photo a few days ago and thought it was a lady!
    regardless, he is absolutely gorgeous, and this is a phenomenal photo 🙂

  30. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    ya mean that’s a guy?!

  31. Liz Avatar

    He is so beautiful! I think I might be in love!

  32. day Avatar
    day

    fapfapfap… wait… WHAT !?!?

  33. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    wow…thats got to be one of the most beautiful photos i have ever seen

  34. SId SKid Avatar

    Im lucky to have the pleasure of knowing Joshua and yes he is one of the sweetest most beautiful people I have ever met…

    Aside from having amazing ink and piercings/mods hes just soooo sexy..

    Miss you xx

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