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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.

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Measure Pleasure by the Pain

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


Sorry about the late post, folks—somebody forgot it was the first day of Passover. Anyway, to round off a day of great faces, here we’ve got a happy gent just cold hangin’ during a resurrection suspension in sunny Costa Rica! Sleep tight, friends—should have some good stuff for you all tomorrow. Until then.

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10 responses to “Measure Pleasure by the Pain”

  1. Blixa Avatar
    Blixa

    Oh my god, he looks soooo happy! This is gorgeous and looks like so much fun!

  2. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    haha, love it ! looks awesome !
    btw, these black parts (not the tribez) it has any cultural meaning ? always wanted to know.

  3. Mr. Mister Avatar
    Mr. Mister

    that looks so great, i am severely jealous. and i am really curious to see a better shot of the trident that is on his chest/neck.

  4. HocusPocus Avatar
    HocusPocus

    This picture is absolutely beautiful.

  5. Valnei Avatar
    Valnei

    my job!!!

  6. kiersten lee Avatar
    kiersten lee

    oh man, i love it.

  7. Jessorz Avatar
    Jessorz

    he is sexxxy. =]

  8. bastian Avatar
    bastian

    @Valnei: congratulations! That look on his face is great!

  9. oldskull Avatar
    oldskull

    Awesome Picture… His name is Piloy, a homeboy from Costa Rica, I think this was on a PsyTrace Festival or something like that!!

  10. PILOY.COM Avatar
    PILOY.COM

    THANKS SOMUCH TO VALNEI AND VIUDA NEGRA FOR THIS SUSPENSION.. LOVE YOU GUYS !!

    http://www.myspace.com/djpiloy

    http://www.piloy.com

    http://www.colectivoajna.com

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