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.

The Reindeer Effect


Oh Jesus Christ. The last time we saw Josh, he was about to murder us with an ax, as he is wont to do. Well, this monstrous beast has returned, and he is just terrorizing the Crystal Lake campers, or something, as captured by intrepid photographer Dave Barnhouser of 13th Hour Photography. Barnhouser, by the way, has a gallery opening at Gallery 788 (788 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD) on October 1 from 6-9 p.m. This will surely be, if nothing else, a testament to his immeasurable bravery. More shots of your friendly neighborhood ax-murderer, after the jump.

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108 responses to “The Reindeer Effect”

  1. Sean Philips Avatar
    Sean Philips

    I love all the PC “this is misogynistic” crap, it horribly entertaining. These are photos….art, nothing more, get over it. Plus they add some variety to ModBlog and give some attention to someone who was a part of the online mod community before BME even existed. Josh is a goddamn teddy bear and I think the world would be pressed to find someone who treats women better than him in real life. The people taking offense to this form of art are really no better than the jackasses who judge us based purely on our modification choices.

  2. Sean Philips Avatar
    Sean Philips

    I love all the PC “this is misogynistic” crap, it horribly entertaining. These are photos….art, nothing more, get over it. Plus they add some variety to ModBlog and give some attention to someone who was a part of the online mod community before BME even existed. Josh is a goddamn teddy bear and I think the world would be pressed to find someone who treats women better than him in real life. The people taking offense to this form of art are really no better than the jackasses who judge us based purely on our modification choices.

  3. Sean Philips Avatar
    Sean Philips

    I love all the PC “this is misogynistic” crap, it horribly entertaining. These are photos….art, nothing more, get over it. Plus they add some variety to ModBlog and give some attention to someone who was a part of the online mod community before BME even existed. Josh is a goddamn teddy bear and I think the world would be pressed to find someone who treats women better than him in real life. The people taking offense to this form of art are really no better than the jackasses who judge us based purely on our modification choices.

  4. Sean Philips Avatar
    Sean Philips

    I love all the PC “this is misogynistic” crap, it horribly entertaining. These are photos….art, nothing more, get over it. Plus they add some variety to ModBlog and give some attention to someone who was a part of the online mod community before BME even existed. Josh is a goddamn teddy bear and I think the world would be pressed to find someone who treats women better than him in real life. The people taking offense to this form of art are really no better than the jackasses who judge us based purely on our modification choices.

  5. josh Avatar
    josh

    thank you, sean (and the others with kind words). definitely going for a b-movie still look. just a small update: dave sold 7 pieces at the opening. thanks for posting these, jordan.

  6. josh Avatar
    josh

    thank you, sean (and the others with kind words). definitely going for a b-movie still look. just a small update: dave sold 7 pieces at the opening. thanks for posting these, jordan.

  7. josh Avatar
    josh

    thank you, sean (and the others with kind words). definitely going for a b-movie still look. just a small update: dave sold 7 pieces at the opening. thanks for posting these, jordan.

  8. josh Avatar
    josh

    thank you, sean (and the others with kind words). definitely going for a b-movie still look. just a small update: dave sold 7 pieces at the opening. thanks for posting these, jordan.

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