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.

I didn’t even know scars could bruise!

The left photo of ACID333‘s blue bonnet and “mourning” glory scarification was taken on day four, and the right photo is healed… I thought at first it was an ink rubbing, but she says it’s actually just bruising from her jeans!

Comments

124 responses to “I didn’t even know scars could bruise!”

  1. blatherbants Avatar

    I really REALLY like the way this sits on her body, from a design perspective, its almost like the scars serve as a “look here!” eye-leaders. Beautiful!

  2. blatherbants Avatar

    I really REALLY like the way this sits on her body, from a design perspective, its almost like the scars serve as a “look here!” eye-leaders. Beautiful!

  3. blatherbants Avatar

    I really REALLY like the way this sits on her body, from a design perspective, its almost like the scars serve as a “look here!” eye-leaders. Beautiful!

  4. blatherbants Avatar

    I really REALLY like the way this sits on her body, from a design perspective, its almost like the scars serve as a “look here!” eye-leaders. Beautiful!

  5. Brodie Avatar
    Brodie

    my scar bruised from jeans as well. Its on my right calf, the outermost part had bruised during healing.

    It will eventually fade and be uniform with the rest of the scar.

  6. Brodie Avatar
    Brodie

    my scar bruised from jeans as well. Its on my right calf, the outermost part had bruised during healing.

    It will eventually fade and be uniform with the rest of the scar.

  7. Brodie Avatar
    Brodie

    my scar bruised from jeans as well. Its on my right calf, the outermost part had bruised during healing.

    It will eventually fade and be uniform with the rest of the scar.

  8. Brodie Avatar
    Brodie

    my scar bruised from jeans as well. Its on my right calf, the outermost part had bruised during healing.

    It will eventually fade and be uniform with the rest of the scar.

  9. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    I really like it. Gorgeous work, and a gorgeous body 🙂

  10. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    I really like it. Gorgeous work, and a gorgeous body 🙂

  11. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    I really like it. Gorgeous work, and a gorgeous body 🙂

  12. Ali Avatar
    Ali

    I really like it. Gorgeous work, and a gorgeous body 🙂

  13. LeavethePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeavethePoliticsToMadmen

    Apart from maybe irritating a fresh scar… how on EARTH can jeans BRUISE someone? It makes no sense… i mean, you must have some sort of blood clotting disorder or wearing your jeans way too tight or SOMETHING. I can’t see how wearing jeans could cause bruising???

  14. LeavethePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeavethePoliticsToMadmen

    Apart from maybe irritating a fresh scar… how on EARTH can jeans BRUISE someone? It makes no sense… i mean, you must have some sort of blood clotting disorder or wearing your jeans way too tight or SOMETHING. I can’t see how wearing jeans could cause bruising???

  15. LeavethePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeavethePoliticsToMadmen

    Apart from maybe irritating a fresh scar… how on EARTH can jeans BRUISE someone? It makes no sense… i mean, you must have some sort of blood clotting disorder or wearing your jeans way too tight or SOMETHING. I can’t see how wearing jeans could cause bruising???

  16. LeavethePoliticsToMadmen Avatar
    LeavethePoliticsToMadmen

    Apart from maybe irritating a fresh scar… how on EARTH can jeans BRUISE someone? It makes no sense… i mean, you must have some sort of blood clotting disorder or wearing your jeans way too tight or SOMETHING. I can’t see how wearing jeans could cause bruising???

  17. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    beautifuly done

  18. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    beautifuly done

  19. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    beautifuly done

  20. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    beautifuly done

  21. Meredith Avatar

    That’s gorgeous.

  22. Meredith Avatar

    That’s gorgeous.

  23. Meredith Avatar

    That’s gorgeous.

  24. Meredith Avatar

    That’s gorgeous.

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