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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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Rites of Passage

Written by

Rob

A couple of weeks back Rites of Passage held their annual gathering in the woods of Massachusetts.  The ROP BBQ is a weekend unlike any other.  All of the suspensions are held outdoors with some of the best scenery you can imagine.  This year Allen Falkner brought his camera along and made this short film that gives you a taste of what happened.  After watching the video, head on over to the ROP BBQ galleries to see photos from this year’s BBQ, as well as images from previous years.

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39 responses to “Rites of Passage”

  1. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    That was really beautiful. It looked so peaceful. Very well recorded as well.

  2. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    That was really beautiful. It looked so peaceful. Very well recorded as well.

  3. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    That was really beautiful. It looked so peaceful. Very well recorded as well.

  4. Brian Decker Avatar
    Brian Decker

    Great video, Allen.

  5. Brian Decker Avatar
    Brian Decker

    Great video, Allen.

  6. Brian Decker Avatar
    Brian Decker

    Great video, Allen.

  7. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    Such a fun weekend!

  8. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    Such a fun weekend!

  9. Nixiie Avatar
    Nixiie

    Such a fun weekend!

  10. veganjello Avatar
    veganjello

    Best weekend ever.

  11. veganjello Avatar
    veganjello

    Best weekend ever.

  12. veganjello Avatar
    veganjello

    Best weekend ever.

  13. SolidOak Avatar
    SolidOak

    This video was VERY well done. I would like to know what the camera/lens setup was.

    I can’t wait to suspend..

  14. SolidOak Avatar
    SolidOak

    This video was VERY well done. I would like to know what the camera/lens setup was.

    I can’t wait to suspend..

  15. SolidOak Avatar
    SolidOak

    This video was VERY well done. I would like to know what the camera/lens setup was.

    I can’t wait to suspend..

  16. Allen Falkner Avatar
    Allen Falkner

    All shot with a Panasonic HDC-SD5. BTW I want to thank True Widow for the music – http://truewidow.com/ They are a local Dallas band so please support them.

    http://www.amazon.com/True-Widow/dp/B001GF9M66/ref=ntt_mus_dp_dpt_1
    http://www.amazon.com/Highest-Heavens-Center-Circumference-Earth/dp/B004P774YE/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_1

  17. Allen Falkner Avatar
    Allen Falkner

    All shot with a Panasonic HDC-SD5. BTW I want to thank True Widow for the music – http://truewidow.com/ They are a local Dallas band so please support them.

    http://www.amazon.com/True-Widow/dp/B001GF9M66/ref=ntt_mus_dp_dpt_1
    http://www.amazon.com/Highest-Heavens-Center-Circumference-Earth/dp/B004P774YE/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_1

  18. Allen Falkner Avatar
    Allen Falkner

    All shot with a Panasonic HDC-SD5. BTW I want to thank True Widow for the music – http://truewidow.com/ They are a local Dallas band so please support them.

    http://www.amazon.com/True-Widow/dp/B001GF9M66/ref=ntt_mus_dp_dpt_1
    http://www.amazon.com/Highest-Heavens-Center-Circumference-Earth/dp/B004P774YE/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_1

  19. Rebeccalwitt Avatar
    Rebeccalwitt

    Wish I could have been there it looks so beautiful!

  20. Rebeccalwitt Avatar
    Rebeccalwitt

    Wish I could have been there it looks so beautiful!

  21. Rebeccalwitt Avatar
    Rebeccalwitt

    Wish I could have been there it looks so beautiful!

  22. jersey Avatar
    jersey

    Gorgeous video.

  23. jersey Avatar
    jersey

    Gorgeous video.

  24. jersey Avatar
    jersey

    Gorgeous video.

  25. KristinaK Avatar
    KristinaK

    Kudos, Allen!

  26. KristinaK Avatar
    KristinaK

    Kudos, Allen!

  27. KristinaK Avatar
    KristinaK

    Kudos, Allen!

  28. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    You and me both Rebecca

  29. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    You and me both Rebecca

  30. Rob Avatar
    Rob

    You and me both Rebecca

  31. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    ah wish i could’ve attended this! i live in nh, too. crossing my fingers to make it next year!!

  32. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    ah wish i could’ve attended this! i live in nh, too. crossing my fingers to make it next year!!

  33. Jenn Avatar
    Jenn

    ah wish i could’ve attended this! i live in nh, too. crossing my fingers to make it next year!!

  34. Guilt of Eve Avatar
    Guilt of Eve

    Beautiful video, my favorite time of year ROP!

  35. Guilt of Eve Avatar
    Guilt of Eve

    Beautiful video, my favorite time of year ROP!

  36. Guilt of Eve Avatar
    Guilt of Eve

    Beautiful video, my favorite time of year ROP!

  37. Pat Pierce Avatar
    Pat Pierce

    Great video Allen! You captured some of best moments of the weekend!

  38. Pat Pierce Avatar
    Pat Pierce

    Great video Allen! You captured some of best moments of the weekend!

  39. Pat Pierce Avatar
    Pat Pierce

    Great video Allen! You captured some of best moments of the weekend!

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