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.

Bridging the Gap

I posted a photo of Ralf‘s chest piece back in August (third photo from the left photo on the right), he’s just had another session with Marc so here’s an update!

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Comments

46 responses to “Bridging the Gap”

  1. blindedbyfear Avatar

    Wow.
    Everything is quite amazing to look at, his mods. are beautiful.

  2. blindedbyfear Avatar

    Wow.
    Everything is quite amazing to look at, his mods. are beautiful.

  3. bradly Avatar

    he looks scattered dont really like

  4. bradly Avatar

    he looks scattered dont really like

  5. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    The stretched ears are quite disturbed, but i really like the othw mods.

  6. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    The stretched ears are quite disturbed, but i really like the othw mods.

  7. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I really like the work on the sides of his face. Nice!

  8. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I really like the work on the sides of his face. Nice!

  9. Anthony Black Avatar

    i agree, the throat/face/head tattoo is wonderful!

  10. Anthony Black Avatar

    i agree, the throat/face/head tattoo is wonderful!

  11. swoon Avatar

    um, wowww.
    i really really love all of his mods.
    his tattoos just look really good!
    wow again. big fan.

  12. swoon Avatar

    um, wowww.
    i really really love all of his mods.
    his tattoos just look really good!
    wow again. big fan.

  13. eatbabies Avatar
    eatbabies

    very…. unconventional? i don’t know, it’s more of a “something you don’t see everyday, but would like to see it a lot more” type of tattoo. i like it.

  14. eatbabies Avatar
    eatbabies

    very…. unconventional? i don’t know, it’s more of a “something you don’t see everyday, but would like to see it a lot more” type of tattoo. i like it.

  15. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    I’m digging the head/throat/chest tattoo..very nice..

    I also love that he is wearing two different types of jewelry in his lobes..interesting

  16. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    I’m digging the head/throat/chest tattoo..very nice..

    I also love that he is wearing two different types of jewelry in his lobes..interesting

  17. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Does he remind anyone else of Harry Shearer?

    Reeeeally liking that neck/facial work.

  18. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Does he remind anyone else of Harry Shearer?

    Reeeeally liking that neck/facial work.

  19. bucket of bunnies Avatar
    bucket of bunnies

    His black work is amazing!

  20. bucket of bunnies Avatar
    bucket of bunnies

    His black work is amazing!

  21. marc Avatar

    nice panel you have there…

  22. marc Avatar

    nice panel you have there…

  23. shoe Avatar
    shoe

    lovely work, lovely ears

  24. shoe Avatar
    shoe

    lovely work, lovely ears

  25. Malfredo Avatar

    DOUBLE KICK ASS!!!

    watch his site, they got another session yesterday 😉

  26. Malfredo Avatar

    DOUBLE KICK ASS!!!

    watch his site, they got another session yesterday 😉

  27. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I like the overlapping work done on the right side of his torso.
    I wonder if he plans to fill in or leave it.

  28. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    I like the overlapping work done on the right side of his torso.
    I wonder if he plans to fill in or leave it.

  29. HELLS_MoNkEy Avatar

    This gentleman looks amazing =]

  30. HELLS_MoNkEy Avatar

    This gentleman looks amazing =]

  31. jessmess Avatar

    All that black work is the stuff of dreams.

  32. jessmess Avatar

    All that black work is the stuff of dreams.

  33. FuckingClassy Avatar

    I’m absolutely in love with all this geometric blackwork I’ve been seeing!!
    Amazing!!

  34. FuckingClassy Avatar

    I’m absolutely in love with all this geometric blackwork I’ve been seeing!!
    Amazing!!

  35. Meg Avatar
    Meg

    His black work is amazing, but I just couldn’t stop looking at how uneven his stretched lobes are – some parts are so thin!

  36. Meg Avatar
    Meg

    His black work is amazing, but I just couldn’t stop looking at how uneven his stretched lobes are – some parts are so thin!

  37. Fetucide Avatar
    Fetucide

    Love how his ear jewelry matches the work on each side of his body.
    wonderful

  38. Fetucide Avatar
    Fetucide

    Love how his ear jewelry matches the work on each side of his body.
    wonderful

  39. opex Avatar
    opex

    very nice)

  40. opex Avatar
    opex

    very nice)

  41. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    Hand poked??

    I love the tattoos, especially the big area of black and the cover up bits.

    classy!

  42. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    Hand poked??

    I love the tattoos, especially the big area of black and the cover up bits.

    classy!

  43. bradly Avatar
    bradly

    IAM: A SMOKER, only lucky strikes (no harder drugs) so said “IAM: RALF” In several studies alcoholics and drug addicts have reported that they found it harder to quit cigarettes than alcohol or crack

  44. bradly Avatar
    bradly

    IAM: A SMOKER, only lucky strikes (no harder drugs) so said “IAM: RALF” In several studies alcoholics and drug addicts have reported that they found it harder to quit cigarettes than alcohol or crack

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