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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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A Haircut and a Shave

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Jordan Ginsberg


Oh Jesus Christ this is cute. Prolific ModBlog commenter Goldust of St. Petersburg, Russia, sends in this photo of his friend Alexander and the man’s son, Ivan—”two tough guys,” Goldust says. We don’t mean to over-share or anything, ModBloggers, but we’re pretty sure this picture just made us start ovulating.

(Sleeve by Dmitriy Babakhin at Bang Bang Custom Tattoo Shop in St. Petersburg, Russia.)

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9 responses to “A Haircut and a Shave”

  1. Fakir Misa Avatar
    Fakir Misa

    this is just perfect <3

  2. vini Avatar
    vini

    that’s a good polynesian sleeve !! hope mine wilk look this good when it’s totaly finished

  3. Dad Avatar
    Dad

    Dad?

  4. Tara Avatar
    Tara

    OMG! I’m really not a big kid person, but this is so incredibly adorable. They both look so genuinely happy. What a beautiful picture

  5. Pink Fairy Avatar
    Pink Fairy

    This is the cutest thing I’ve seen all day.

    Made me get all broody again though. *Sigh*

  6. UnconventionalLove Avatar
    UnconventionalLove

    Aww. Beautiful 🙂

  7. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    the baby’s face, omg his face is so CUTE.

    i second the nice sleeve comment, it looks lovely.

    OMG THE BABY. *broods*

  8. blackroses Avatar
    blackroses

    sleeve looks way cool!
    baby so cute!!!

  9. goldust Avatar
    goldust

    I’m glad you’re like that pic!))) I have another in colour, not b&w. I can post it on my Iam)))))

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