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.

Smiley, Happy, Geeky.

Quyen

Shot by Michael Spear Hawkins.

Comments

128 responses to “Smiley, Happy, Geeky.”

  1. Tom For Real Avatar

    I Wish She Lived On My Street…

  2. Tom For Real Avatar

    I Wish She Lived On My Street…

  3. Tom For Real Avatar

    I Wish She Lived On My Street…

  4. Tom For Real Avatar

    I Wish She Lived On My Street…

  5. Quyen Avatar

    Insincere:
    The original isnt really that dark and gloomy looking
    Heres a link
    http://flickr.com/photos/michaelshawkins/2612862004/
    I really dont know what he uses for editing, but i do know that he uses alot of alien bees lights that are super bright

    YES FOR FAKE GLASSES! WHOO!

  6. Quyen Avatar

    Insincere:
    The original isnt really that dark and gloomy looking
    Heres a link
    http://flickr.com/photos/michaelshawkins/2612862004/
    I really dont know what he uses for editing, but i do know that he uses alot of alien bees lights that are super bright

    YES FOR FAKE GLASSES! WHOO!

  7. Quyen Avatar

    Insincere:
    The original isnt really that dark and gloomy looking
    Heres a link
    http://flickr.com/photos/michaelshawkins/2612862004/
    I really dont know what he uses for editing, but i do know that he uses alot of alien bees lights that are super bright

    YES FOR FAKE GLASSES! WHOO!

  8. Quyen Avatar

    Insincere:
    The original isnt really that dark and gloomy looking
    Heres a link
    http://flickr.com/photos/michaelshawkins/2612862004/
    I really dont know what he uses for editing, but i do know that he uses alot of alien bees lights that are super bright

    YES FOR FAKE GLASSES! WHOO!

  9. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Crazy smiley, cute girl 🙂

  10. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Crazy smiley, cute girl 🙂

  11. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Crazy smiley, cute girl 🙂

  12. Kleptomaniac Avatar

    Crazy smiley, cute girl 🙂

  13. Speakingof..... Avatar
    Speakingof…..

    Insincere, you can see he’s started of with a ring flash, check her eyes.

  14. Speakingof..... Avatar
    Speakingof…..

    Insincere, you can see he’s started of with a ring flash, check her eyes.

  15. Speakingof..... Avatar
    Speakingof…..

    Insincere, you can see he’s started of with a ring flash, check her eyes.

  16. Speakingof..... Avatar
    Speakingof…..

    Insincere, you can see he’s started of with a ring flash, check her eyes.

  17. michael spear hawkins Avatar

    It’s great to know BMEzine will take someone’s copyrighted photograph (which was emphasized with a digital signature) and alter it, whilst removing markings identifying the photographer and add their own watermark.

    BTW for the photogs this was a simple light test playing with some new gels I snagged. This was lit with a B800 back low hitting the wall with a blue gel, and just a ringlight up front.

    http://www.michaelspearhawkins.com if you want to see more work.

  18. michael spear hawkins Avatar

    It’s great to know BMEzine will take someone’s copyrighted photograph (which was emphasized with a digital signature) and alter it, whilst removing markings identifying the photographer and add their own watermark.

    BTW for the photogs this was a simple light test playing with some new gels I snagged. This was lit with a B800 back low hitting the wall with a blue gel, and just a ringlight up front.

    http://www.michaelspearhawkins.com if you want to see more work.

  19. michael spear hawkins Avatar

    It’s great to know BMEzine will take someone’s copyrighted photograph (which was emphasized with a digital signature) and alter it, whilst removing markings identifying the photographer and add their own watermark.

    BTW for the photogs this was a simple light test playing with some new gels I snagged. This was lit with a B800 back low hitting the wall with a blue gel, and just a ringlight up front.

    http://www.michaelspearhawkins.com if you want to see more work.

  20. michael spear hawkins Avatar

    It’s great to know BMEzine will take someone’s copyrighted photograph (which was emphasized with a digital signature) and alter it, whilst removing markings identifying the photographer and add their own watermark.

    BTW for the photogs this was a simple light test playing with some new gels I snagged. This was lit with a B800 back low hitting the wall with a blue gel, and just a ringlight up front.

    http://www.michaelspearhawkins.com if you want to see more work.

  21. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar
    RooRaaah Crumbs

    michael spear hawkins – I sent a message to her asking if she could provide me with the details on the photographer, but I didn’t hear back from her. Apologies for that.

    I’ll edit the entry and include your information..

  22. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar
    RooRaaah Crumbs

    michael spear hawkins – I sent a message to her asking if she could provide me with the details on the photographer, but I didn’t hear back from her. Apologies for that.

    I’ll edit the entry and include your information..

  23. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar
    RooRaaah Crumbs

    michael spear hawkins – I sent a message to her asking if she could provide me with the details on the photographer, but I didn’t hear back from her. Apologies for that.

    I’ll edit the entry and include your information..

  24. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar
    RooRaaah Crumbs

    michael spear hawkins – I sent a message to her asking if she could provide me with the details on the photographer, but I didn’t hear back from her. Apologies for that.

    I’ll edit the entry and include your information..

  25. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    He most likely over sharpened then high passed the photo and, painted in his highlights. Plus he used a ring light, hence the circular catch lights. It’s nothing particularly new.

  26. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    He most likely over sharpened then high passed the photo and, painted in his highlights. Plus he used a ring light, hence the circular catch lights. It’s nothing particularly new.

  27. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    He most likely over sharpened then high passed the photo and, painted in his highlights. Plus he used a ring light, hence the circular catch lights. It’s nothing particularly new.

  28. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    He most likely over sharpened then high passed the photo and, painted in his highlights. Plus he used a ring light, hence the circular catch lights. It’s nothing particularly new.

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