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.

Making Atoms Jump Like Trick Dogs

iam:Atom.

Photographer – Kevin O’Brien (during a lighting test).

Comments

96 responses to “Making Atoms Jump Like Trick Dogs”

  1. Asteraceae Avatar
    Asteraceae

    I have a soft spot in my heart for awkward, thing, tall guys with huge bushy beards. <3<3<3

  2. Asteraceae Avatar
    Asteraceae

    I have a soft spot in my heart for awkward, thing, tall guys with huge bushy beards. <3<3<3

  3. Asteraceae Avatar
    Asteraceae

    I have a soft spot in my heart for awkward, thing, tall guys with huge bushy beards. <3<3<3

  4. Asteraceae Avatar
    Asteraceae

    I have a soft spot in my heart for awkward, thing, tall guys with huge bushy beards. <3<3<3

  5. Asteraceae Avatar
    Asteraceae

    *thin

  6. Asteraceae Avatar
    Asteraceae

    *thin

  7. Asteraceae Avatar
    Asteraceae

    *thin

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    Asteraceae

    *thin

  9. Alex Avatar

    that beard is impressive.

  10. Alex Avatar

    that beard is impressive.

  11. Alex Avatar

    that beard is impressive.

  12. Alex Avatar

    that beard is impressive.

  13. Random. Avatar

    Ha ha! I saw this on the main IAM page not too long ago and it drew me in from there to his page, this is such a great photo, and there are more to be found on his page.
    So glad to see this featured!

  14. Random. Avatar

    Ha ha! I saw this on the main IAM page not too long ago and it drew me in from there to his page, this is such a great photo, and there are more to be found on his page.
    So glad to see this featured!

  15. Random. Avatar

    Ha ha! I saw this on the main IAM page not too long ago and it drew me in from there to his page, this is such a great photo, and there are more to be found on his page.
    So glad to see this featured!

  16. Random. Avatar

    Ha ha! I saw this on the main IAM page not too long ago and it drew me in from there to his page, this is such a great photo, and there are more to be found on his page.
    So glad to see this featured!

  17. shoe Avatar
    shoe

    what an awesome photo!

  18. shoe Avatar
    shoe

    what an awesome photo!

  19. shoe Avatar
    shoe

    what an awesome photo!

  20. shoe Avatar
    shoe

    what an awesome photo!

  21. Diego Avatar

    the lenght of his left arm is impressive too. this makes me wanna have a nicer camera.

  22. Diego Avatar

    the lenght of his left arm is impressive too. this makes me wanna have a nicer camera.

  23. Diego Avatar

    the lenght of his left arm is impressive too. this makes me wanna have a nicer camera.

  24. Diego Avatar

    the lenght of his left arm is impressive too. this makes me wanna have a nicer camera.

  25. psylocke Avatar
    psylocke

    Hmmmm…..Big Feet……

  26. psylocke Avatar
    psylocke

    Hmmmm…..Big Feet……

  27. psylocke Avatar
    psylocke

    Hmmmm…..Big Feet……

  28. psylocke Avatar
    psylocke

    Hmmmm…..Big Feet……

  29. brute Avatar

    this may be my favorite portrait ever on here!

  30. brute Avatar

    this may be my favorite portrait ever on here!

  31. brute Avatar

    this may be my favorite portrait ever on here!

  32. brute Avatar

    this may be my favorite portrait ever on here!

  33. punkelvse Avatar

    Agree with above! I have a little geeky crush now!!!

  34. punkelvse Avatar

    Agree with above! I have a little geeky crush now!!!

  35. punkelvse Avatar

    Agree with above! I have a little geeky crush now!!!

  36. punkelvse Avatar

    Agree with above! I have a little geeky crush now!!!

  37. noiz Avatar
    noiz

    weird al yankovic?

  38. noiz Avatar
    noiz

    weird al yankovic?

  39. noiz Avatar
    noiz

    weird al yankovic?

  40. noiz Avatar
    noiz

    weird al yankovic?

  41. Zombea Avatar

    This photo is excellent in so many ways…

  42. Zombea Avatar

    This photo is excellent in so many ways…

  43. Zombea Avatar

    This photo is excellent in so many ways…

  44. Zombea Avatar

    This photo is excellent in so many ways…

  45. PurpleHaze- Avatar
    PurpleHaze-

    This photo really cheers me up 🙂

  46. PurpleHaze- Avatar
    PurpleHaze-

    This photo really cheers me up 🙂

  47. PurpleHaze- Avatar
    PurpleHaze-

    This photo really cheers me up 🙂

  48. PurpleHaze- Avatar
    PurpleHaze-

    This photo really cheers me up 🙂

  49. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    I’m surprised no one has complained of the lack of mod… I’m just waiting.

    HOWEVER, I really like this picture and I agree with number 10:)
    … I wish I could jump that high…

    and grow a really cool beard, but I’m a girl haha

  50. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    I’m surprised no one has complained of the lack of mod… I’m just waiting.

    HOWEVER, I really like this picture and I agree with number 10:)
    … I wish I could jump that high…

    and grow a really cool beard, but I’m a girl haha

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