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.

Voila! Non-modded Ala!

I am sure you guys remember Ala’s recent Modblog post, it was definitely one of the cooler and more controversial post I have had the honor or being able to post. Well in case anyone was wondering what Ala may have looked like sans modification a friend of hers has done some amazing photo editing to show just that as a school project.

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Thanks again to Roo, aka “that creep guy” (according to one Modblog commenter) that has been stuck as the main image on BME’s main page during the transition to the new site lay out. After being a Modblog author for quite a while himself, he still takes the time to submit images and stories for me to post, and I truly appreciate it.

Comments

144 responses to “Voila! Non-modded Ala!”

  1. Angilius Avatar
    Angilius

    Cool to see contrasts like these! Hard to see how that’s even the same person!

  2. Angilius Avatar
    Angilius

    Cool to see contrasts like these! Hard to see how that’s even the same person!

  3. Angilius Avatar
    Angilius

    Cool to see contrasts like these! Hard to see how that’s even the same person!

  4. Angilius Avatar
    Angilius

    Cool to see contrasts like these! Hard to see how that’s even the same person!

  5. Molly Avatar

    This is the first time on the internet I’ve been able to say “this does NOT look shopped” on a manipulated photo! Very good work!

  6. Molly Avatar

    This is the first time on the internet I’ve been able to say “this does NOT look shopped” on a manipulated photo! Very good work!

  7. Molly Avatar

    This is the first time on the internet I’ve been able to say “this does NOT look shopped” on a manipulated photo! Very good work!

  8. Molly Avatar

    This is the first time on the internet I’ve been able to say “this does NOT look shopped” on a manipulated photo! Very good work!

  9. dea Avatar
    dea

    dosent look like a tramp now

  10. dea Avatar
    dea

    dosent look like a tramp now

  11. dea Avatar
    dea

    dosent look like a tramp now

  12. dea Avatar
    dea

    dosent look like a tramp now

  13. Brendan Avatar
    Brendan

    Either way she’s gorgeous, but I prefer the latter. It could be the hair and veil throwing me off though.

  14. Brendan Avatar
    Brendan

    Either way she’s gorgeous, but I prefer the latter. It could be the hair and veil throwing me off though.

  15. Brendan Avatar
    Brendan

    Either way she’s gorgeous, but I prefer the latter. It could be the hair and veil throwing me off though.

  16. Brendan Avatar
    Brendan

    Either way she’s gorgeous, but I prefer the latter. It could be the hair and veil throwing me off though.

  17. Ian McKown Avatar
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  21. John H. Avatar
    John H.

    Yeah, the hair and veil are throwing me off too. Either one is pretty though!

  22. John H. Avatar
    John H.

    Yeah, the hair and veil are throwing me off too. Either one is pretty though!

  23. John H. Avatar
    John H.

    Yeah, the hair and veil are throwing me off too. Either one is pretty though!

  24. John H. Avatar
    John H.

    Yeah, the hair and veil are throwing me off too. Either one is pretty though!

  25. VOMIT Avatar

    I think she is a lot prettier in the second photo haha not cause she is has no piercings, but because her hair looks nice and there is no stupid veil.

  26. VOMIT Avatar

    I think she is a lot prettier in the second photo haha not cause she is has no piercings, but because her hair looks nice and there is no stupid veil.

  27. VOMIT Avatar

    I think she is a lot prettier in the second photo haha not cause she is has no piercings, but because her hair looks nice and there is no stupid veil.

  28. VOMIT Avatar

    I think she is a lot prettier in the second photo haha not cause she is has no piercings, but because her hair looks nice and there is no stupid veil.

  29. Rachel Avatar

    Just an FYI. I’ve been trying to update the site for 2 days. The upload keeps getting corrupted and we’re trying to resolve it.

  30. Rachel Avatar

    Just an FYI. I’ve been trying to update the site for 2 days. The upload keeps getting corrupted and we’re trying to resolve it.

  31. Rachel Avatar

    Just an FYI. I’ve been trying to update the site for 2 days. The upload keeps getting corrupted and we’re trying to resolve it.

  32. Rachel Avatar

    Just an FYI. I’ve been trying to update the site for 2 days. The upload keeps getting corrupted and we’re trying to resolve it.

  33. Anna iam:Lil Miss Strange Avatar
    Anna iam:Lil Miss Strange

    i think my ideal would be something in between the two!

  34. Anna iam:Lil Miss Strange Avatar
    Anna iam:Lil Miss Strange

    i think my ideal would be something in between the two!

  35. Anna iam:Lil Miss Strange Avatar
    Anna iam:Lil Miss Strange

    i think my ideal would be something in between the two!

  36. Anna iam:Lil Miss Strange Avatar
    Anna iam:Lil Miss Strange

    i think my ideal would be something in between the two!

  37. Ala Avatar

    yeh it’s not my favourite photo (with bad hair and all hah) plus it’s pretty old, but well, she picked that one. I think she did a good job, and I’m not surprised second photo looks better, given that it was created in photoshop..
    i am happy with my look though, i may not be perfect, but i wouldn’t change my face for nothing.

  38. Ala Avatar

    yeh it’s not my favourite photo (with bad hair and all hah) plus it’s pretty old, but well, she picked that one. I think she did a good job, and I’m not surprised second photo looks better, given that it was created in photoshop..
    i am happy with my look though, i may not be perfect, but i wouldn’t change my face for nothing.

  39. Ala Avatar

    yeh it’s not my favourite photo (with bad hair and all hah) plus it’s pretty old, but well, she picked that one. I think she did a good job, and I’m not surprised second photo looks better, given that it was created in photoshop..
    i am happy with my look though, i may not be perfect, but i wouldn’t change my face for nothing.

  40. Ala Avatar

    yeh it’s not my favourite photo (with bad hair and all hah) plus it’s pretty old, but well, she picked that one. I think she did a good job, and I’m not surprised second photo looks better, given that it was created in photoshop..
    i am happy with my look though, i may not be perfect, but i wouldn’t change my face for nothing.

  41. Drew Avatar
    Drew

    Keep the mods, change the hair, bam.

  42. Drew Avatar
    Drew

    Keep the mods, change the hair, bam.

  43. Drew Avatar
    Drew

    Keep the mods, change the hair, bam.

  44. Drew Avatar
    Drew

    Keep the mods, change the hair, bam.

  45. trip Avatar
    trip

    ive done this simple project in Fanshawe colleges fine arts program but this is way better,

  46. trip Avatar
    trip

    ive done this simple project in Fanshawe colleges fine arts program but this is way better,

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