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.

Each Trip’s a Trip to Paradise


Can we get real for a second, ModBloggers? Because here’s some truth: Beneath our rough, rugged, defiant exteriors…we here at BME are still absolute suckers for baby pictures like this. This photo is like a meteorite to the heart. Pictured is Amber, moments after her daughter, Rain, was born. I think I just started ovulating.

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40 responses to “Each Trip’s a Trip to Paradise”

  1. Ang Avatar

    I still think thats one of the most beautiful shots ever..

  2. Ang Avatar

    I still think thats one of the most beautiful shots ever..

  3. beans Avatar
    beans

    agreed Ang!

    Woo Amber, you’re one of the cool kids now!

  4. beans Avatar
    beans

    agreed Ang!

    Woo Amber, you’re one of the cool kids now!

  5. mungers Avatar

    definitely an awesome photo. i love the beads of sweat on her nose too

    xx

  6. mungers Avatar

    definitely an awesome photo. i love the beads of sweat on her nose too

    xx

  7. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Both of them look so beautiful. I can’t wait to be a mother.

  8. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    Both of them look so beautiful. I can’t wait to be a mother.

  9. DuckieVamp Avatar

    This is such a lovely picture. Two friends of mine just had babies within the past week, and tho I’m not hoping to do it anytime myself, it’s such a miracle even to witness

  10. DuckieVamp Avatar

    This is such a lovely picture. Two friends of mine just had babies within the past week, and tho I’m not hoping to do it anytime myself, it’s such a miracle even to witness

  11. JustJen Avatar

    Congrats on the new (beautiful) addition, Amber!!

  12. JustJen Avatar

    Congrats on the new (beautiful) addition, Amber!!

  13. Jackzilla Avatar
    Jackzilla

    this is such a great photo. Thanks for sharing such a personal moment as this with all of us. Reminds me of when my 7 month old was born. I like that she has a tattoo of baby hand prints too!

  14. Jackzilla Avatar
    Jackzilla

    this is such a great photo. Thanks for sharing such a personal moment as this with all of us. Reminds me of when my 7 month old was born. I like that she has a tattoo of baby hand prints too!

  15. Nic Avatar
    Nic

    Beautiful!

  16. Nic Avatar
    Nic

    Beautiful!

  17. Liz Avatar

    Beautiful Amber!

  18. Liz Avatar

    Beautiful Amber!

  19. Mememanci Avatar
    Mememanci

    lovely!!! congrats!!

  20. Mememanci Avatar
    Mememanci

    lovely!!! congrats!!

  21. lauren Avatar

    i just melted.

  22. lauren Avatar

    i just melted.

  23. blackroses Avatar

    thats simply beautiful.

  24. blackroses Avatar

    thats simply beautiful.

  25. Olivia Avatar
    Olivia

    Oh, this is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations, Amber!

  26. Olivia Avatar
    Olivia

    Oh, this is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations, Amber!

  27. ye olde spaghetti eater Avatar
    ye olde spaghetti eater

    AWWWWWW CUTE.

  28. ye olde spaghetti eater Avatar
    ye olde spaghetti eater

    AWWWWWW CUTE.

  29. Tattoo-Tokyo Avatar

    Kawaiii~~

    Lovely image, nice one – Congratulations as well to the new Mum and Baby!!

  30. Tattoo-Tokyo Avatar

    Kawaiii~~

    Lovely image, nice one – Congratulations as well to the new Mum and Baby!!

  31. Ashleigh Avatar

    Congratulations Amber! Did she have a water birth as well? When I had mine, most of the shots were like this.

  32. Ashleigh Avatar

    Congratulations Amber! Did she have a water birth as well? When I had mine, most of the shots were like this.

  33. Amber Avatar

    Thanks everyone 🙂

    No, unfortunately I wasn’t able to have a water birth. It was about as interference-free as it was able to be, though, which is what I wanted.

  34. Amber Avatar

    Thanks everyone 🙂

    No, unfortunately I wasn’t able to have a water birth. It was about as interference-free as it was able to be, though, which is what I wanted.

  35. pox Avatar

    Holy shit it’s V!
    Win++

  36. pox Avatar

    Holy shit it’s V!
    Win++

  37. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    OMGBABY!!!!

  38. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    OMGBABY!!!!

  39. cookie Avatar
    cookie

    holy shit that baby issss totally modded…he he

  40. cookie Avatar
    cookie

    holy shit that baby issss totally modded…he he

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