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.

Brotherly Flattery

Bronte‘s older brother shows his support for her facial tattoos.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery!

Comments

92 responses to “Brotherly Flattery”

  1. dy Avatar
    dy

    this is very cute!

  2. dy Avatar
    dy

    this is very cute!

  3. dy Avatar
    dy

    this is very cute!

  4. dy Avatar
    dy

    this is very cute!

  5. Glynnavyre Avatar
    Glynnavyre

    Omigosh..that’s soooo adorable..love it!

  6. Glynnavyre Avatar
    Glynnavyre

    Omigosh..that’s soooo adorable..love it!

  7. Glynnavyre Avatar
    Glynnavyre

    Omigosh..that’s soooo adorable..love it!

  8. Glynnavyre Avatar
    Glynnavyre

    Omigosh..that’s soooo adorable..love it!

  9. Fire Penguin Avatar

    What a beautiful woman…

  10. Fire Penguin Avatar

    What a beautiful woman…

  11. Fire Penguin Avatar

    What a beautiful woman…

  12. Fire Penguin Avatar

    What a beautiful woman…

  13. JB3 Avatar
    JB3

    That is really cool. Much love for family support.

  14. JB3 Avatar
    JB3

    That is really cool. Much love for family support.

  15. JB3 Avatar
    JB3

    That is really cool. Much love for family support.

  16. JB3 Avatar
    JB3

    That is really cool. Much love for family support.

  17. Marty Avatar

    Nice to see as always.

  18. Marty Avatar

    Nice to see as always.

  19. Marty Avatar

    Nice to see as always.

  20. Marty Avatar

    Nice to see as always.

  21. Dagon Avatar

    This was posted before, no?

  22. Dagon Avatar

    This was posted before, no?

  23. Dagon Avatar

    This was posted before, no?

  24. Dagon Avatar

    This was posted before, no?

  25. MetalHouse III Avatar

    i dont think it was Dagon, i think its just that she has been put up on here a shit load of times because of her awsome facial tats…anyway,i personaly feel that Bronte is one of the most attractive girls on BME

  26. MetalHouse III Avatar

    i dont think it was Dagon, i think its just that she has been put up on here a shit load of times because of her awsome facial tats…anyway,i personaly feel that Bronte is one of the most attractive girls on BME

  27. MetalHouse III Avatar

    i dont think it was Dagon, i think its just that she has been put up on here a shit load of times because of her awsome facial tats…anyway,i personaly feel that Bronte is one of the most attractive girls on BME

  28. MetalHouse III Avatar

    i dont think it was Dagon, i think its just that she has been put up on here a shit load of times because of her awsome facial tats…anyway,i personaly feel that Bronte is one of the most attractive girls on BME

  29. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    That’s the cutest picture! I love her facial tats so much, I wish I was brave enough to get something similar done.

  30. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    That’s the cutest picture! I love her facial tats so much, I wish I was brave enough to get something similar done.

  31. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    That’s the cutest picture! I love her facial tats so much, I wish I was brave enough to get something similar done.

  32. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    That’s the cutest picture! I love her facial tats so much, I wish I was brave enough to get something similar done.

  33. Pedro Avatar

    Are those sharpied on? lol

  34. Pedro Avatar

    Are those sharpied on? lol

  35. Pedro Avatar

    Are those sharpied on? lol

  36. Pedro Avatar

    Are those sharpied on? lol

  37. hailstorm1375 Avatar
    hailstorm1375

    She is so pretty!…..They look so happy.

  38. hailstorm1375 Avatar
    hailstorm1375

    She is so pretty!…..They look so happy.

  39. hailstorm1375 Avatar
    hailstorm1375

    She is so pretty!…..They look so happy.

  40. hailstorm1375 Avatar
    hailstorm1375

    She is so pretty!…..They look so happy.

  41. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    i saw this on her page before, its so cute!

  42. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    i saw this on her page before, its so cute!

  43. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    i saw this on her page before, its so cute!

  44. Lil Miss Strange Avatar

    i saw this on her page before, its so cute!

  45. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    #9 I was wondering that too. But, Hey, who cares. If it is it’s still a really cool pic.

  46. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    #9 I was wondering that too. But, Hey, who cares. If it is it’s still a really cool pic.

  47. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    #9 I was wondering that too. But, Hey, who cares. If it is it’s still a really cool pic.

  48. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    #9 I was wondering that too. But, Hey, who cares. If it is it’s still a really cool pic.

  49. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Yes, it’s definitely a marker, haha.

  50. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Yes, it’s definitely a marker, haha.

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