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.

The Machinist

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37 responses to “The Machinist”

  1. twiggy Avatar

    Andreas \o/ always nice to see someone who has made me feel so much pain on modblog! in a good way tho 🙂

  2. Marcus Avatar
    Marcus

    Heeey! Is this guy working att the studio Federal?

  3. krylonblue Avatar
    krylonblue

    Ha, love the stare…nice looking mods too 😉

  4. Aaron Avatar

    hahaha. I wonder how many people will get that title?

  5. Cale Avatar

    Very cute. 🙂

  6. KayKay Avatar
    KayKay

    RIBS

  7. jemb0t Avatar
    jemb0t

    I think I need a bucket for my drool.

  8. outmywindow Avatar
    outmywindow

    #4: Got it!

  9. SpeakerfortheDead Avatar
    SpeakerfortheDead

    i was wondering what it would look like if i tattoos x’s over my nipples, now i know. alsothe chest piece scares me as i am arachnaphobic(?) haha

  10. Anthony Avatar

    cool picture. and The Machinist was a cool movie

  11. TOflat Avatar
    TOflat

    I got the title! Coincidentally enough, I am a machinist!

  12. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    You’re spoiling us 😉

    One year of insomnia is too long.

  13. miss Faye Avatar
    miss Faye

    saucy sexy man candy….. thanks shannon

  14. Miss Ho Avatar
    Miss Ho

    Manorexic, holy yummy, batman!

  15. Sade Avatar
    Sade

    Ohhh, is the poor baby in need of sleep because of some real/imagined crime?

    he’s purdy:)

  16. MoonChild Avatar
    MoonChild

    I liked that movie too. I can’t believe he lost then gained that much wight for the movie and teh one after it!?!!

  17. Rauka Avatar
    Rauka

    Super movie really ^^ Love Christian Bale

  18. punkelvse Avatar

    He is a good looking guy, and real friendly too. And swedish, I really like swedes!!!

  19. severed Avatar

    he has such a handsome face and i really enjoy the nipple X.

  20. Sassie_L Avatar

    Rarely do I comment on the BME boys or girls but he is gorgeous!

  21. VOMIT Avatar
    VOMIT

    This guy is just too freaking hot.

    His nipple tattoos are precious haha

  22. Airi Zombie Avatar

    I hate to say it but I think I might be in love.

  23. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    haha damn shannon, props for yr good taste in men!

  24. Jimmy Landby Avatar

    Much love for Federal and it’s staff! This guy is one hell of a piercer.

  25. Archetype Avatar

    a bit too skinny for my liking but the fact he has BLACK NIPPLES makes up for it. they look awesome.

  26. sarah Avatar

    Now there is a REALLY sexy BME boy.

  27. Ana Avatar
    Ana

    …he needs a cheeseburger. or two.

  28. Archetype Avatar

    he can haz cheezburger?

  29. Burcu Avatar

    I love the reference to the the movie, and I absolutely adore this photo.

  30. punksoulchica Avatar
    punksoulchica

    28-hahaha, no but he can has modblog.

  31. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    hhhhhhhhhhhi.

  32. painted lady Avatar

    that is such a good movie.

  33. candycovered Avatar

    machinist is SICK.
    this gent looks healthier than mr bale though.

  34. nope Avatar
    nope

    so… i’ve a bit of a crush. all except for the spider, that is. but his nipples are way adorable. and i’m sure that’s what he was going for – adorable.

  35. Xalia Avatar

    wow. he’s fucking beautiful…. damn.

  36. SmallPotatoGato Avatar
    SmallPotatoGato

    image is nothing thirst is everything?

  37. oniana Avatar

    so thin i want to lick his ribs

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