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.

We should touch backs!

I’ll have some suspension footage from João posted in the next few weeks (thanks mate), until then here’s a “candid” shot of the chap I might have a small man-crush on..

More from João (and his friends) can be found here and above photo credit goes to Jussara Martins.

Comments

11 responses to “We should touch backs!”

  1. Yaszer Avatar
    Yaszer

    Smexual back.
    very nice!
    Musta been a bitch to get done though..

  2. A Avatar
    A

    He is rather yummy. Lovely sleeve.

  3. Joao Caldara Avatar
    Joao Caldara

    Photo By Jussara Martins http://www.fotolog.com\jussaramartins

  4. spookybeck Avatar
    spookybeck

    rooraaah, (which I love to practice vocals with) , I think it’s a fantastic idea to mancrush this guy!!!
    absolute perfect mesh of shadowing, style, and form. not sounding snob, but I think he creates elements that caress each other, making a rather delectable melding of body art.

    no, I’m not on drugs.

    I just really, really, really, dig this pic!!!

  5. Supercock Avatar
    Supercock

    “garotinho juvenil!”

  6. sazmatazz Avatar
    sazmatazz

    nom nom. 🙂

  7. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    beautiful tattoos!
    …this shot makes him look a lot less friendly than in his other shots.

  8. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    Brittney: likely because Joao is usually photographed wearing a clown nose.

  9. marc Avatar

    i think i saw his tattoo somewhere before… wonder where it is… but well done!

  10. adamson Avatar

    He’s GORGEOUS 🙂

  11. k Avatar
    k

    I wonder how Leo Zulueta will feel if he finds out homeboy snaked his back tattoo.

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