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.

There’s a Beauty in the Chaos..

My buddy Shannon sent me these lovely photos of her last outing to the iHung / Modified Soul barbeque.. I think I’ve mentioned it once before here, but it always makes me realise just how much I miss suspending and the atmosphere that comes with it.

It was an amazing experience. It really helped me cope with a lot of
events that have happened already this year, mainly my father’s
death early in January. I love my iHung family! They are always there for me
and offer me the greatest experiences I could ever ask for. They are
truly the greatest friends and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to
be there with me for such a meaningful suspension than my friends of
iHung and ROP.

Read on for her suspension photos, and some scrotal fisting shenanigans with Pauly! All but the first two have larger images beyond the clickthrough..

This was a four to two point resurrection and I’m being helped by Jason and Mikey.

HOT!! (Edit – Photos by Pestering Perk.)

All suspension photos are courtesy of Beverly Diane (Up The Down Photography).

Comments

56 responses to “There’s a Beauty in the Chaos..”

  1. May Avatar
    May

    wol..
    it’s crazy…
    lovely…

  2. May Avatar
    May

    wol..
    it’s crazy…
    lovely…

  3. Skarsnick Avatar
    Skarsnick

    That suspension is HOT!!
    and on the last two pics, is that her hand through his sack??:O

  4. Skarsnick Avatar
    Skarsnick

    That suspension is HOT!!
    and on the last two pics, is that her hand through his sack??:O

  5. mule Avatar
    mule

    really need to try suspension
    and yes Skarsnick that is going through Paulys slack. what size is it now? anyone know?

  6. mule Avatar
    mule

    really need to try suspension
    and yes Skarsnick that is going through Paulys slack. what size is it now? anyone know?

  7. Cardboardfrog Avatar

    oh pauly, the fun you have!

  8. Cardboardfrog Avatar

    oh pauly, the fun you have!

  9. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    mule – I’ll let Pauly field that question.

  10. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    mule – I’ll let Pauly field that question.

  11. snoop Avatar
    snoop

    Is it me or is there very little action going on at the main bme site? That said, Roo is doing a stirling job over here…. oh and Roo also wrote the only front page article that we’ve seen since April….

  12. snoop Avatar
    snoop

    Is it me or is there very little action going on at the main bme site? That said, Roo is doing a stirling job over here…. oh and Roo also wrote the only front page article that we’ve seen since April….

  13. audente Avatar
    audente

    Pauly looks downright devilish in the last pic

  14. audente Avatar
    audente

    Pauly looks downright devilish in the last pic

  15. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    snoop – Click! / Click!

    I promise you we’re all very busy with something, ModProm/BMEfest organising, BMEvideo, ensuring things run smoothly, well, you get the idea.

    BMEzine has been updated very regularly though and I’ve got a couple of interviews in the works, as have a few other people as far as I know (but don’t quote me on that).

    🙂

  16. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    snoop – Click! / Click!

    I promise you we’re all very busy with something, ModProm/BMEfest organising, BMEvideo, ensuring things run smoothly, well, you get the idea.

    BMEzine has been updated very regularly though and I’ve got a couple of interviews in the works, as have a few other people as far as I know (but don’t quote me on that).

    🙂

  17. sintronbot Avatar

    the third pic is intense. i wonder if i’ll ever get to do that.

  18. sintronbot Avatar

    the third pic is intense. i wonder if i’ll ever get to do that.

  19. Tommichen Avatar

    All these pictures are truely amazing and I like em alot, also the last two look like a hellot of fun though hehehahahah just make me crack up hahaha

  20. Tommichen Avatar

    All these pictures are truely amazing and I like em alot, also the last two look like a hellot of fun though hehehahahah just make me crack up hahaha

  21. ruinsofdecay Avatar

    i should also mention. the fist going in was easy. we were a little worried when it seemed to be quite a task to get my fist out. now that would be something crazy to see in the emergency room!

  22. ruinsofdecay Avatar

    i should also mention. the fist going in was easy. we were a little worried when it seemed to be quite a task to get my fist out. now that would be something crazy to see in the emergency room!

  23. Bunson Avatar

    Rofl. Rockin testicles dude, rockin testicles.

  24. Bunson Avatar

    Rofl. Rockin testicles dude, rockin testicles.

  25. Ivers Avatar
    Ivers

    I absolutely love the third pic.

  26. Ivers Avatar
    Ivers

    I absolutely love the third pic.

  27. leephs Avatar

    Awe Shannon’s so pretty 🙂 <3

  28. leephs Avatar

    Awe Shannon’s so pretty 🙂 <3

  29. Star Avatar
    Star

    Her flower scars are gorgeous!!!

  30. Star Avatar
    Star

    Her flower scars are gorgeous!!!

  31. dave k Avatar

    Shannon is amazing! we love her!

  32. dave k Avatar

    Shannon is amazing! we love her!

  33. Flaming Art Avatar
    Flaming Art

    That guy, Pauly. He looks like some kind of chinese demon, really cool.

  34. Flaming Art Avatar
    Flaming Art

    That guy, Pauly. He looks like some kind of chinese demon, really cool.

  35. eRin erOnic Avatar

    yep. shannons the shit!

  36. eRin erOnic Avatar

    yep. shannons the shit!

  37. Noadi Avatar

    As much as I love suspensions it’s the scarification on her chest that is mesmerizign me right now. It’s so gorgeous.

  38. Noadi Avatar

    As much as I love suspensions it’s the scarification on her chest that is mesmerizign me right now. It’s so gorgeous.

  39. Brendan D. Avatar
    Brendan D.

    I love Modified Soul. Got all my piercings done there. Good and cheap. I think it’s closing for an indeterminate period of time soon (if it hasn’t already), so if you’re in the Columbus area, check it out now.

  40. Brendan D. Avatar
    Brendan D.

    I love Modified Soul. Got all my piercings done there. Good and cheap. I think it’s closing for an indeterminate period of time soon (if it hasn’t already), so if you’re in the Columbus area, check it out now.

  41. aly Avatar

    ljkhnxdc;lksdjncl;ksjdjc

    her chestwork is fanmazing.

    yeah.

  42. aly Avatar

    ljkhnxdc;lksdjncl;ksjdjc

    her chestwork is fanmazing.

    yeah.

  43. Louie Avatar

    Ahhhh I love that this got posted!

    < Shannon 3

  44. Louie Avatar

    Ahhhh I love that this got posted!

    < Shannon 3

  45. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    my ball hole is 2 1/4 inches for the person that was curious

    meat bracelets are all the rage these days

  46. Pauly Unstoppable Avatar

    my ball hole is 2 1/4 inches for the person that was curious

    meat bracelets are all the rage these days

  47. Elizabeth Avatar

    ain’t no lie when pauly gets red in the face

  48. Elizabeth Avatar

    ain’t no lie when pauly gets red in the face

  49. Nebel Avatar
    Nebel

    Her scars are absolutely beautiful! I’d love to see more pictures of that 😛

  50. Nebel Avatar
    Nebel

    Her scars are absolutely beautiful! I’d love to see more pictures of that 😛

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