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.

In The Red


Sure, he’s got long, dark, flowing locks, and bedroom eyes, and is in tremendous shape, and has a well executed, complex and interesting Ulver-inspired chest tattoo, but, uh … hey, look at that stupid doorknob! You can’t even see all of it! Ha ha, geez, worst picture ever.

(Tattoo by Chris Van R. at Sacred Heart Tattoo in Vancouver, British Columbia.)

Comments

118 responses to “In The Red”

  1. Regina Avatar

    Oh, god. Gorgeous. <3

  2. Regina Avatar

    Oh, god. Gorgeous. <3

  3. timebomb Avatar

    I’m with #46 (Meaghan). This is what happens to pass as being tremendous shape these days? I should go back to being a malnourished vegan then, rather than a well nutritioned athletic.

  4. timebomb Avatar

    I’m with #46 (Meaghan). This is what happens to pass as being tremendous shape these days? I should go back to being a malnourished vegan then, rather than a well nutritioned athletic.

  5. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    can I get one of those delivered to my front door? Waiting for me when I get home from work?
    ….I can wait the 6 to 8 working days…. 🙂

  6. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    can I get one of those delivered to my front door? Waiting for me when I get home from work?
    ….I can wait the 6 to 8 working days…. 🙂

  7. tuesday Avatar
    tuesday

    53, 46… you sure are some judgmental bastards.

  8. tuesday Avatar
    tuesday

    53, 46… you sure are some judgmental bastards.

  9. kay Avatar
    kay

    mmm, great tats and hawt menz.

    bme, you complete me.

  10. kay Avatar
    kay

    mmm, great tats and hawt menz.

    bme, you complete me.

  11. timebomb Avatar

    Yes, I am judgmental. Deal with it.

    Here’s the thing, I actually know Chris that did the tattoo, he’s a REALLY great artist and I wish I still worked with him. This is a nice piece. Well done for something without a black outline. I don’t even have anything negative to say about this guy’s body. He’s not grossly obese or pathetically skinny. I’m just saying that if you put a load on this guy’s back and told him to run, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that this fella would NOT impress anyone from an athletic standpoint.

  12. timebomb Avatar

    Yes, I am judgmental. Deal with it.

    Here’s the thing, I actually know Chris that did the tattoo, he’s a REALLY great artist and I wish I still worked with him. This is a nice piece. Well done for something without a black outline. I don’t even have anything negative to say about this guy’s body. He’s not grossly obese or pathetically skinny. I’m just saying that if you put a load on this guy’s back and told him to run, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that this fella would NOT impress anyone from an athletic standpoint.

  13. Tuesday Avatar
    Tuesday

    Timebomb, why don’t you go rock climbing with him for a day and see how you can keep up? Ignoramus… bulky muscles do not always equal strength.

  14. Tuesday Avatar
    Tuesday

    Timebomb, why don’t you go rock climbing with him for a day and see how you can keep up? Ignoramus… bulky muscles do not always equal strength.

  15. Dagon Avatar
    Dagon

    LOL I know you timebomb and our photo friend and I know of Tuesday… so this is amusing ’cause I know how you guys are/look in real life. XD

  16. Dagon Avatar
    Dagon

    LOL I know you timebomb and our photo friend and I know of Tuesday… so this is amusing ’cause I know how you guys are/look in real life. XD

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