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.

Comments

108 responses to “The Reindeer Effect”

  1. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    what’s up with the editing? is it trying to make up for shitty “photography”?

  2. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    what’s up with the editing? is it trying to make up for shitty “photography”?

  3. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    what’s up with the editing? is it trying to make up for shitty “photography”?

  4. jojo Avatar
    jojo

    what’s up with the editing? is it trying to make up for shitty “photography”?

  5. Egill Skallagrímsson Avatar
    Egill Skallagrímsson

    Misogynistic, poorly edited junk.

  6. Egill Skallagrímsson Avatar
    Egill Skallagrímsson

    Misogynistic, poorly edited junk.

  7. Egill Skallagrímsson Avatar
    Egill Skallagrímsson

    Misogynistic, poorly edited junk.

  8. Egill Skallagrímsson Avatar
    Egill Skallagrímsson

    Misogynistic, poorly edited junk.

  9. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    Some really cool shots IMO.
    Awesome stuff:)

  10. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    Some really cool shots IMO.
    Awesome stuff:)

  11. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    Some really cool shots IMO.
    Awesome stuff:)

  12. I am iron man Avatar
    I am iron man

    Some really cool shots IMO.
    Awesome stuff:)

  13. Ellie Avatar
  14. Ellie Avatar
  15. Ellie Avatar
  16. Ellie Avatar
  17. mkultra Avatar
    mkultra

    Yeah, what’s the deal with the violence towards women? This is fucked.

  18. mkultra Avatar
    mkultra

    Yeah, what’s the deal with the violence towards women? This is fucked.

  19. mkultra Avatar
    mkultra

    Yeah, what’s the deal with the violence towards women? This is fucked.

  20. mkultra Avatar
    mkultra

    Yeah, what’s the deal with the violence towards women? This is fucked.

  21. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Well, would be nice to see more of the actual mods…

  22. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Well, would be nice to see more of the actual mods…

  23. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Well, would be nice to see more of the actual mods…

  24. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Well, would be nice to see more of the actual mods…

  25. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Horror is the most fun genre! Everybody needs to stop being so uptight…….

    And that first pic is crazy scary!

  26. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Horror is the most fun genre! Everybody needs to stop being so uptight…….

    And that first pic is crazy scary!

  27. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Horror is the most fun genre! Everybody needs to stop being so uptight…….

    And that first pic is crazy scary!

  28. Jamie Avatar
    Jamie

    Horror is the most fun genre! Everybody needs to stop being so uptight…….

    And that first pic is crazy scary!

  29. DuckieVamp Avatar

    Holy fuck, that flame is close to his face!!

  30. DuckieVamp Avatar

    Holy fuck, that flame is close to his face!!

  31. DuckieVamp Avatar

    Holy fuck, that flame is close to his face!!

  32. DuckieVamp Avatar

    Holy fuck, that flame is close to his face!!

  33. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Yea seriously whats with the hate. I think the pix look pretty awesome. That guy is one scare looking fucker. I don’t think there would be as much fear in the pictures if he was holding a guy…

  34. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Yea seriously whats with the hate. I think the pix look pretty awesome. That guy is one scare looking fucker. I don’t think there would be as much fear in the pictures if he was holding a guy…

  35. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Yea seriously whats with the hate. I think the pix look pretty awesome. That guy is one scare looking fucker. I don’t think there would be as much fear in the pictures if he was holding a guy…

  36. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Yea seriously whats with the hate. I think the pix look pretty awesome. That guy is one scare looking fucker. I don’t think there would be as much fear in the pictures if he was holding a guy…

  37. Ru Avatar

    I bet if the woman were a black man you’d call accuse them of racism.
    So take yourselves down a peg and stop pulling shit out of your asses.

  38. Ru Avatar

    I bet if the woman were a black man you’d call accuse them of racism.
    So take yourselves down a peg and stop pulling shit out of your asses.

  39. Ru Avatar

    I bet if the woman were a black man you’d call accuse them of racism.
    So take yourselves down a peg and stop pulling shit out of your asses.

  40. Ru Avatar

    I bet if the woman were a black man you’d call accuse them of racism.
    So take yourselves down a peg and stop pulling shit out of your asses.

  41. jake Avatar
    jake

    the violence against women is because this guy is basically a horror movie villain. what the hell do you expect? bunch of blonde dipshit teens-and-twenties getting jacked up for 2 hours at a time; that’s what.

  42. jake Avatar
    jake

    the violence against women is because this guy is basically a horror movie villain. what the hell do you expect? bunch of blonde dipshit teens-and-twenties getting jacked up for 2 hours at a time; that’s what.

  43. jake Avatar
    jake

    the violence against women is because this guy is basically a horror movie villain. what the hell do you expect? bunch of blonde dipshit teens-and-twenties getting jacked up for 2 hours at a time; that’s what.

  44. jake Avatar
    jake

    the violence against women is because this guy is basically a horror movie villain. what the hell do you expect? bunch of blonde dipshit teens-and-twenties getting jacked up for 2 hours at a time; that’s what.

  45. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    @5, haven’t you ever seen a horror movie? The women are always being chased so they can scream their lungs out… By the look of his pictures he is really going for that genre. (Not being rude)

    I really like the water picture but in my meaningless opinion there is just a little too much muskgrass on his noggin.

    -Sunny

  46. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    @5, haven’t you ever seen a horror movie? The women are always being chased so they can scream their lungs out… By the look of his pictures he is really going for that genre. (Not being rude)

    I really like the water picture but in my meaningless opinion there is just a little too much muskgrass on his noggin.

    -Sunny

  47. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    @5, haven’t you ever seen a horror movie? The women are always being chased so they can scream their lungs out… By the look of his pictures he is really going for that genre. (Not being rude)

    I really like the water picture but in my meaningless opinion there is just a little too much muskgrass on his noggin.

    -Sunny

  48. Sunny Avatar
    Sunny

    @5, haven’t you ever seen a horror movie? The women are always being chased so they can scream their lungs out… By the look of his pictures he is really going for that genre. (Not being rude)

    I really like the water picture but in my meaningless opinion there is just a little too much muskgrass on his noggin.

    -Sunny

  49. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    You guys are lame… honestly. I HIGHLY doubt these pictures were taken against her will – it’s simply a photoshoot. Take the stick out.

    I happen to like the pictures and find them artistic.

  50. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    You guys are lame… honestly. I HIGHLY doubt these pictures were taken against her will – it’s simply a photoshoot. Take the stick out.

    I happen to like the pictures and find them artistic.

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