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.

The Blue Planet

It’s no secret that I’m a giant fan of David Attenborough, not that this almost complete tattoo on Marissa is in anyway inspired by his work, but that’s what sprang to mind! Well, that and Sub Culture.

By Brian Garber, Wizard’s One, Stowe, PA.

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60 responses to “The Blue Planet”

  1. Emaline Avatar

    Danger Eric, I agree with you. And I didn’t think you sounded too harsh or judgmental.

    Warren, I suggest you read Jordan recent entry. In which he says, and I quote, “That is to say, ModBlog is supposed to feature the best that BME has to offer.” Maybe that is where people are getting it from, huh?

    Anyway, this tattoo isn’t bad by any means. Its nice and I like it, but I don’t see why it is being featured. I want to see something incredible. Give me some wicked ass suspensions. Give me some amazing tattoo. give some beautiful piercings. Or at least some damn interesting pictures. I’ve been giving up on Modblog lately. I really like features, but those are rarely updated. I mean, the idea of a “news source” of sorts reporting on mods and things in the body modification world is awesome as hell. I really like the new site, and the idea behind it, it just wish it would live up to expectations. I wish the features and lead stories would be updated a bit more regularly. I mean, I know it will take a lot of work, but if bme news could actually act like a news site(albeit one about body mods) then it’d be incredible. Think about it.

    Maybe my head is too far in the clouds though.

  2. Emaline Avatar

    Danger Eric, I agree with you. And I didn’t think you sounded too harsh or judgmental.

    Warren, I suggest you read Jordan recent entry. In which he says, and I quote, “That is to say, ModBlog is supposed to feature the best that BME has to offer.” Maybe that is where people are getting it from, huh?

    Anyway, this tattoo isn’t bad by any means. Its nice and I like it, but I don’t see why it is being featured. I want to see something incredible. Give me some wicked ass suspensions. Give me some amazing tattoo. give some beautiful piercings. Or at least some damn interesting pictures. I’ve been giving up on Modblog lately. I really like features, but those are rarely updated. I mean, the idea of a “news source” of sorts reporting on mods and things in the body modification world is awesome as hell. I really like the new site, and the idea behind it, it just wish it would live up to expectations. I wish the features and lead stories would be updated a bit more regularly. I mean, I know it will take a lot of work, but if bme news could actually act like a news site(albeit one about body mods) then it’d be incredible. Think about it.

    Maybe my head is too far in the clouds though.

  3. Emaline Avatar

    Roo, and anyone else at bme/modblog, please don’t take offence to my last post. I’m not trying to blame anyone. It’s not anyone’s fault. I just am expecting waaaaay too much. And I’m sorry for that.

  4. Emaline Avatar

    Roo, and anyone else at bme/modblog, please don’t take offence to my last post. I’m not trying to blame anyone. It’s not anyone’s fault. I just am expecting waaaaay too much. And I’m sorry for that.

  5. Forrest Avatar
    Forrest

    im with danger eric. nothin special here per usual

  6. Forrest Avatar
    Forrest

    im with danger eric. nothin special here per usual

  7. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    This tattoo makes me incredibly happy. This last summer I’ve actually gotten to interact with 2 of the animals (seal and octopus), so it reminds me of happy times!

  8. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    This tattoo makes me incredibly happy. This last summer I’ve actually gotten to interact with 2 of the animals (seal and octopus), so it reminds me of happy times!

  9. PoodleKicker Avatar
    PoodleKicker

    Love it!

  10. PoodleKicker Avatar
    PoodleKicker

    Love it!

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