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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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Western Diamondback Rattlerman

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Sean Philips

I really enjoyed doing the interview with Alan Macias, and was perusing BME to find other people who might make for a good interview. That’s when  ran across this new picture of NoMan Pan. You may recognize him as he is no stranger to  modblog. With the picture was the following description:

The first stage in my transformation process into a Western Diamondback Rattler.

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The facial tattooing was done by Christine Starnes of Custom Tattoos From the Soul in Austin, Texas, which is apparently the place to be for

So NoMan Pan, I left a comment on the wall of your facebook fan page, but I couldn’t find a single other way to contact you so if you happen to come across this post and want to do an interview with me, please shoot me an email [email protected],com.

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104 responses to “Western Diamondback Rattlerman”

  1. Daniel Ritchey Avatar
    Daniel Ritchey

    Unfortunately i was left out in the credits, for reasons unexplained by noman, I started the transformation with the sublabial scales that begin at his lower lip and below. I just feel credit should be given where it is due.
    that is all.

  2. Daniel Ritchey Avatar
    Daniel Ritchey

    Unfortunately i was left out in the credits, for reasons unexplained by noman, I started the transformation with the sublabial scales that begin at his lower lip and below. I just feel credit should be given where it is due.
    that is all.

  3. Daniel Ritchey Avatar
    Daniel Ritchey

    Unfortunately i was left out in the credits, for reasons unexplained by noman, I started the transformation with the sublabial scales that begin at his lower lip and below. I just feel credit should be given where it is due.
    that is all.

  4. Daniel Ritchey Avatar
    Daniel Ritchey

    Unfortunately i was left out in the credits, for reasons unexplained by noman, I started the transformation with the sublabial scales that begin at his lower lip and below. I just feel credit should be given where it is due.
    that is all.

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