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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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Great Photo

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Shannon Larratt

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31 responses to “Great Photo”

  1. Lj Avatar
    Lj

    Beetle Juice!!

  2. shokroklove Avatar
    shokroklove

    i was going to say, looks like something right out of beetle juice!

  3. andshewas Avatar
    andshewas

    fucking awesome.

  4. IWood Avatar
    IWood

    Mmmm…stripey…

  5. JustJen Avatar
    JustJen

    Dizzying. I love the little splashes of water!

  6. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    A model in black and white smiling. A rare breed indeed.

  7. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Admit it, Shannon, the tattoo is incidental. This picture is just freaking sweet.

  8. lippi Avatar
    lippi

    Awesome! I LOVE it!

  9. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    Melissa: Not sure what photo you’re looking at but it took me a really long time to notice that the behind the tattoo you’ll see a woman….

    Ok that’s a total blatant lie lol

    Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice indeed

  10. Elfling Avatar
    Elfling

    That’s just a gorgeous photo.

  11. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    Really dumb question….are the stripes tattooed on? Or are those just leggings/tights?

    I see she has a tattoo on her wrist, but I was just curious.

  12. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    Emily – now that would be an interesting tattoo. Fairly sure they’re just leggings though.

  13. Melissa2 Avatar
    Melissa2

    Emily, you can see her toes in the shoes,so I am with you, leggings or tattoos

  14. spunky_nikki Avatar
    spunky_nikki

    I love this photo. I also love her shoes!

  15. pink_boa Avatar
    pink_boa

    you can get toe-less leggings specifically to wear with open toe shoes. The white appears too white to be her legs also i think if it was a tattoo you would be able to see more lines/definition around the knee so i am going with leggings.

    sweet pic.

  16. alex Avatar
    alex

    Does anyone else LOVE that her IAM profile is full of Squirrel Nutkin?

  17. vi Avatar
    vi

    I just put this up as my wallpaper. But then again, I’m stoned… What a dope photo(and tights!)

  18. Paul Avatar
    Paul

    extrodinary picture – I’ll bet she’s very flexible 🙂

  19. Jonn t. NØTHING Avatar
    Jonn t. NØTHING

    I used to be able to do this

    i can’t now cos i got fat and lazy hah

    but she looks so ditorted and twisted, and the big smile on her face as well
    it just make a beautiful photo 🙂

  20. tinks Avatar
    tinks

    i didn’t even think of beetlejuice, but i was totally thinking about zebra legs XD

  21. stabbyLOVE Avatar
    stabbyLOVE

    This photo is a spin out, I love it!

    Her IAM page shows that they are leggings btw =]

  22. Manbeast Avatar
    Manbeast

    YUM!

  23. eatyourbiscuit Avatar
    eatyourbiscuit

    thats one of the most beautiful photos ive ever seen on here

  24. Dan M. Avatar
    Dan M.

    this photo leaves only one question in my mind … what’s her phone number? :p

  25. marysparks Avatar
    marysparks

    illumiquest.com!!!

    P.s. Maggie, i’m totally taking credit for the smile 😉

  26. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar
    RooRaaah Crumbs

    Lj – Exactly what I thought!

  27. TeaOnTheHighSeas Avatar
    TeaOnTheHighSeas

    That is really trippy! I was thinking it reminded me of Sin city.

  28. James Avatar
    James

    the movie Factory Girl was awesome.

    YAY Andy Warhol!

  29. sarah schizm Avatar
    sarah schizm

    Love the photo, altho it took me a minute to see the tattoo

  30. Giles Wallwork Avatar
    Giles Wallwork

    Another Modblog to be filed under “Great looking person who just so happens to have a minor tat or piercing”.

    Harumph

  31. Chelsea Avatar
    Chelsea

    Awesome. I can still do that with both my legs! It’s a fun ability to have!

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