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. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    It’s quite hilarious to pop onto a site you’ve been reading for months and see one of your friends on it =]

  2. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    It’s quite hilarious to pop onto a site you’ve been reading for months and see one of your friends on it =]

  3. XexxonvaldezX Avatar
    XexxonvaldezX

    Call me old fashioned, but I do think it matters that the glasses don’t have lenses.

  4. XexxonvaldezX Avatar
    XexxonvaldezX

    Call me old fashioned, but I do think it matters that the glasses don’t have lenses.

  5. XexxonvaldezX Avatar
    XexxonvaldezX

    Call me old fashioned, but I do think it matters that the glasses don’t have lenses.

  6. XexxonvaldezX Avatar
    XexxonvaldezX

    Call me old fashioned, but I do think it matters that the glasses don’t have lenses.

  7. Quyen Avatar
    Quyen

    WHOA thats me
    Hahah
    Yeah the glasses dont have lenses 🙁
    My teeth really arent that white
    and the ring i have in it is actually a 14g horseshoe ring that i pulled opened, so that it wouldnt crack my teeth
    It actually didnt irritate my gums, i just wanted something different in my smiley
    I didnt know it looked that crazy big in there

  8. Quyen Avatar
    Quyen

    WHOA thats me
    Hahah
    Yeah the glasses dont have lenses 🙁
    My teeth really arent that white
    and the ring i have in it is actually a 14g horseshoe ring that i pulled opened, so that it wouldnt crack my teeth
    It actually didnt irritate my gums, i just wanted something different in my smiley
    I didnt know it looked that crazy big in there

  9. Quyen Avatar
    Quyen

    WHOA thats me
    Hahah
    Yeah the glasses dont have lenses 🙁
    My teeth really arent that white
    and the ring i have in it is actually a 14g horseshoe ring that i pulled opened, so that it wouldnt crack my teeth
    It actually didnt irritate my gums, i just wanted something different in my smiley
    I didnt know it looked that crazy big in there

  10. Quyen Avatar
    Quyen

    WHOA thats me
    Hahah
    Yeah the glasses dont have lenses 🙁
    My teeth really arent that white
    and the ring i have in it is actually a 14g horseshoe ring that i pulled opened, so that it wouldnt crack my teeth
    It actually didnt irritate my gums, i just wanted something different in my smiley
    I didnt know it looked that crazy big in there

  11. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    i love the way the smiley looks- but i’m not too keen on the editing that was done to the picture. looks really messy and odd.

  12. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    i love the way the smiley looks- but i’m not too keen on the editing that was done to the picture. looks really messy and odd.

  13. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    i love the way the smiley looks- but i’m not too keen on the editing that was done to the picture. looks really messy and odd.

  14. jenn Avatar
    jenn

    i love the way the smiley looks- but i’m not too keen on the editing that was done to the picture. looks really messy and odd.

  15. almaxaquotal Avatar

    Ooo I like those glasses (lenses or not – I wouldn’t wish my blindness on anyone else, even for the sake of fashion :p) Never been keen on that particular piercing but for the sake of this photo it looks cute!

  16. almaxaquotal Avatar

    Ooo I like those glasses (lenses or not – I wouldn’t wish my blindness on anyone else, even for the sake of fashion :p) Never been keen on that particular piercing but for the sake of this photo it looks cute!

  17. almaxaquotal Avatar

    Ooo I like those glasses (lenses or not – I wouldn’t wish my blindness on anyone else, even for the sake of fashion :p) Never been keen on that particular piercing but for the sake of this photo it looks cute!

  18. almaxaquotal Avatar

    Ooo I like those glasses (lenses or not – I wouldn’t wish my blindness on anyone else, even for the sake of fashion :p) Never been keen on that particular piercing but for the sake of this photo it looks cute!

  19. Ligo Avatar

    This picture seriously reminds me of Miles Davis.

  20. Ligo Avatar

    This picture seriously reminds me of Miles Davis.

  21. Ligo Avatar

    This picture seriously reminds me of Miles Davis.

  22. Ligo Avatar

    This picture seriously reminds me of Miles Davis.

  23. BendtheGlass Avatar

    I seriously thought this was a painting.

    love it. and I love wearing fake glasses too. haha.

  24. BendtheGlass Avatar

    I seriously thought this was a painting.

    love it. and I love wearing fake glasses too. haha.

  25. BendtheGlass Avatar

    I seriously thought this was a painting.

    love it. and I love wearing fake glasses too. haha.

  26. BendtheGlass Avatar

    I seriously thought this was a painting.

    love it. and I love wearing fake glasses too. haha.

  27. London Avatar
    London

    she looks EXACTLY like a girl i know called erin. is this her?

  28. London Avatar
    London

    she looks EXACTLY like a girl i know called erin. is this her?

  29. London Avatar
    London

    she looks EXACTLY like a girl i know called erin. is this her?

  30. London Avatar
    London

    she looks EXACTLY like a girl i know called erin. is this her?

  31. London Avatar
    London

    nope. it is not. sorry.

  32. London Avatar
    London

    nope. it is not. sorry.

  33. London Avatar
    London

    nope. it is not. sorry.

  34. London Avatar
    London

    nope. it is not. sorry.

  35. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Jenn- That’s the way our friend Edits his photos. personally i love it.

  36. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Jenn- That’s the way our friend Edits his photos. personally i love it.

  37. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Jenn- That’s the way our friend Edits his photos. personally i love it.

  38. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    Jenn- That’s the way our friend Edits his photos. personally i love it.

  39. insincere Avatar

    i love the editing. how was it done? its so so awesome!

  40. insincere Avatar

    i love the editing. how was it done? its so so awesome!

  41. insincere Avatar

    i love the editing. how was it done? its so so awesome!

  42. insincere Avatar

    i love the editing. how was it done? its so so awesome!

  43. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    that smiley look unusually deep! i like.

  44. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    that smiley look unusually deep! i like.

  45. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    that smiley look unusually deep! i like.

  46. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    that smiley look unusually deep! i like.

  47. martron Avatar

    hahaha holy shit that’s adorable!

  48. martron Avatar

    hahaha holy shit that’s adorable!

  49. martron Avatar

    hahaha holy shit that’s adorable!

  50. martron Avatar

    hahaha holy shit that’s adorable!

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