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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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“Light”

Written by

Shannon Larratt

It’s nothing too dramatic — a nice set of stretched lobes — but I just liked this photo of Josh so I wanted to post it…

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Comments

26 responses to ““Light””

  1. Legacy Avatar
    Legacy

    If only this was what furniture catalogues looked like…

    Nice pic.

  2. Fluorescent Panda Avatar
    Fluorescent Panda

    He looks like he’s very tall. Is he?

  3. isaac Avatar
    isaac

    “yes, yes very nice!” – borat

  4. trailerpoodles666 Avatar
    trailerpoodles666

    YEAH! that’s my boy! LIL WOOZIE! and yeah he’s HUGE

  5. Kayj Avatar
    Kayj

    I really like how his blue shoes stand out. Very artsy.

  6. Will Avatar
    Will

    I very much like the tranquility this photo; an elegant young man sitting peacefully in a carefully furnished room. Do I detect an echo of his stretched lobe in the design of the lamp base? There is a harmony to this picture that makes me want to return to it again and again.

  7. skolomyjec Avatar
    skolomyjec

    very nice photo (and ears)

  8. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I also love the way the colours are very neutral, and that the blue shoes pop. His lobes look quite lovely.

  9. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    If only IKEA were a bit more open-minded…

    There’s such a contrast in content here. I really like it, it makes for an interesting photo. His ears are awesome!

  10. Reout Avatar
    Reout

    This should be in an art gallery.

  11. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Julia – I was at IKEA a couple of days ago and the person working at the food counter had stretched lobes and visible tattoos.

  12. kaylee Avatar
    kaylee

    what a lovely boy he is.

  13. HauntedxSoul Avatar
    HauntedxSoul

    Looks classy and neat and im loving how the only true color are the blue shoes.

  14. Tom For Real Avatar
    Tom For Real

    this is nice….excellent “hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm what should i do today” look

  15. HeavensTwistedAngel Avatar
    HeavensTwistedAngel

    It’s such a simple picture, but so incredibly striking. He looks so peaceful, and like he has no where to go and nothing to do. Reminds me of a lazy day.

  16. cirrin Avatar
    cirrin

    Wow, I love the simplicity. It looks so clean and fresh. A good spring picture, I think.

  17. belle Avatar
    belle

    “and yeah he’s HUGE” HA! That’s what she said! Haha, couldn’t resist.

    That boy is GORGEOUS. I really enjoy how simple this photo is.

  18. howzer Avatar
    howzer

    Um, what’s up with his knee?

  19. LestatLeVampire Avatar
    LestatLeVampire

    beautiful picture, very pleasing, love the light… so much peace

  20. rehan Avatar
    rehan

    reminds me of a kubrick film

  21. deadite_666 Avatar
    deadite_666

    There should have been light & shadow play on the walls from his lobes 🙂

  22. mustafa Avatar
    mustafa

    i would smoke his pole in a heartbeat

  23. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    Shannon – I was referring to their catalogs!

  24. mel Avatar
    mel

    Beautiful picture and subject.

  25. PiercingBunny Avatar
    PiercingBunny

    Pretty lobes!

  26. Gato Avatar
    Gato

    I like the clear and silent enviroment appearance,and of corse the lobes look great on him.

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