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.

It’s a stork

I’m going to file this one under “some will love it and some will hate it”.

This very abstract take on a stork was sent in by op_scr.  I’ve been seeing a lot of this style sent in over the past year, so obviously there’s a good number of people out there that appreciate the aesthetic.

Comments

60 responses to “It’s a stork”

  1. Faithful Reader Avatar
    Faithful Reader

    Love it!

  2. Faithful Reader Avatar
    Faithful Reader

    Love it!

  3. Faithful Reader Avatar
    Faithful Reader

    Love it!

  4. Faithful Reader Avatar
    Faithful Reader

    Love it!

  5. Faithful Reader Avatar
    Faithful Reader

    Love it!

  6. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    Looks like a Ralph Steadman to me.

  7. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    Looks like a Ralph Steadman to me.

  8. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    Looks like a Ralph Steadman to me.

  9. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    Looks like a Ralph Steadman to me.

  10. Jaime Avatar
    Jaime

    Looks like a Ralph Steadman to me.

  11. Brad Avatar
    Brad

    Luurve it

  12. Brad Avatar
    Brad

    Luurve it

  13. Brad Avatar
    Brad

    Luurve it

  14. Brad Avatar
    Brad

    Luurve it

  15. Brad Avatar
    Brad

    Luurve it

  16. MeezctoW Avatar
    MeezctoW

    I don’t know what is must be !
    But for a frenchy like me it’s look like a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Shadoks

  17. MeezctoW Avatar
    MeezctoW

    I don’t know what is must be !
    But for a frenchy like me it’s look like a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Shadoks

  18. MeezctoW Avatar
    MeezctoW

    I don’t know what is must be !
    But for a frenchy like me it’s look like a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Shadoks

  19. MeezctoW Avatar
    MeezctoW

    I don’t know what is must be !
    But for a frenchy like me it’s look like a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Shadoks

  20. MeezctoW Avatar
    MeezctoW

    I don’t know what is must be !
    But for a frenchy like me it’s look like a http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Shadoks

  21. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    pretty!

  22. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    pretty!

  23. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    pretty!

  24. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    pretty!

  25. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    pretty!

  26. jacob Avatar
    jacob

    lionel fahy?

  27. jacob Avatar
    jacob

    lionel fahy?

  28. jacob Avatar
    jacob

    lionel fahy?

  29. jacob Avatar
    jacob

    lionel fahy?

  30. jacob Avatar
    jacob

    lionel fahy?

  31. Seth D Avatar

    Am I the only one that thinks that it looks like the bird is taking a shit?

  32. Seth D Avatar

    Am I the only one that thinks that it looks like the bird is taking a shit?

  33. Seth D Avatar

    Am I the only one that thinks that it looks like the bird is taking a shit?

  34. Seth D Avatar

    Am I the only one that thinks that it looks like the bird is taking a shit?

  35. Seth D Avatar

    Am I the only one that thinks that it looks like the bird is taking a shit?

  36. kendall Avatar
    kendall

    @ Seth, I would’ve probably not wanted the ink blots down it’s right leg but its different. Its not something I’d wear but it wouldn’t go with the start of my sleeves… I wonder if he has any other tattoos and if theyre a similar style or an interesting contrast?

  37. kendall Avatar
    kendall

    @ Seth, I would’ve probably not wanted the ink blots down it’s right leg but its different. Its not something I’d wear but it wouldn’t go with the start of my sleeves… I wonder if he has any other tattoos and if theyre a similar style or an interesting contrast?

  38. kendall Avatar
    kendall

    @ Seth, I would’ve probably not wanted the ink blots down it’s right leg but its different. Its not something I’d wear but it wouldn’t go with the start of my sleeves… I wonder if he has any other tattoos and if theyre a similar style or an interesting contrast?

  39. kendall Avatar
    kendall

    @ Seth, I would’ve probably not wanted the ink blots down it’s right leg but its different. Its not something I’d wear but it wouldn’t go with the start of my sleeves… I wonder if he has any other tattoos and if theyre a similar style or an interesting contrast?

  40. kendall Avatar
    kendall

    @ Seth, I would’ve probably not wanted the ink blots down it’s right leg but its different. Its not something I’d wear but it wouldn’t go with the start of my sleeves… I wonder if he has any other tattoos and if theyre a similar style or an interesting contrast?

  41. CloseButNoCigar Avatar
    CloseButNoCigar

    @Seth D: Exact same thoughts. Still amazing piece.

  42. CloseButNoCigar Avatar
    CloseButNoCigar

    @Seth D: Exact same thoughts. Still amazing piece.

  43. CloseButNoCigar Avatar
    CloseButNoCigar

    @Seth D: Exact same thoughts. Still amazing piece.

  44. CloseButNoCigar Avatar
    CloseButNoCigar

    @Seth D: Exact same thoughts. Still amazing piece.

  45. CloseButNoCigar Avatar
    CloseButNoCigar

    @Seth D: Exact same thoughts. Still amazing piece.

  46. Roo Avatar
    Roo

    I personally LOVE IT ENTIRELY!!! This is truly artistic in the sense that even though it’s linear there’s still an idea and concept behind it! I love it!

  47. Roo Avatar
    Roo

    I personally LOVE IT ENTIRELY!!! This is truly artistic in the sense that even though it’s linear there’s still an idea and concept behind it! I love it!

  48. Roo Avatar
    Roo

    I personally LOVE IT ENTIRELY!!! This is truly artistic in the sense that even though it’s linear there’s still an idea and concept behind it! I love it!

  49. Roo Avatar
    Roo

    I personally LOVE IT ENTIRELY!!! This is truly artistic in the sense that even though it’s linear there’s still an idea and concept behind it! I love it!

  50. Roo Avatar
    Roo

    I personally LOVE IT ENTIRELY!!! This is truly artistic in the sense that even though it’s linear there’s still an idea and concept behind it! I love it!

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