Hangin' Around... by graemestevens

Hangin' Around...

Friday's are generally pretty quiet at work for me, so I thought I'd just hang around here for a while if that's okay with everyone...
Best viewed against the black. One warning though - there may be a hint of nipple there somewhere, so I do apologise to those of you that are of a delicate disposition.
For anyone of an inquisitive nature, this photo is the right way up...the way it was taken...also, anybody got any sticking plasters?
I had to do this as an initiation to for the local photography club. My cardigan kept getting in the way though.
Nice image - disturbing as ever.
August 15th, 2014  
@spanner LOL, we have to submit 6 shots next week for "versatility"...I think either them or me is in a whole of trouble...and thank you very much.
August 15th, 2014  
There are no words.....well maybe one word....OUCH!
August 15th, 2014  
@deak68 Didn't hurt a bit...can't get them out though...
August 15th, 2014  
@graemestevens sounds like that may cause a bit of a what to wear dilemma.....those can't be easy to cover ;)
August 15th, 2014  
Yeah, I usually hoist myself up by my navel ring, so I somewhat know how this feels. Thanks for another laugh Graeme.
August 15th, 2014  
@bill_fe You're most welcome - I would have used the Prince Albert but apparently thats not the done thing on a public forum
August 15th, 2014  
@deak68 You have a valid point - on the upside it would be easier to make sure I didn't run off when out in public
August 15th, 2014  
LOL Thanks for not doing that.
August 15th, 2014  
@bill_fe Again, you're most welcome.
August 15th, 2014  
Definitely better against the black, and another 'tour de force' Graeme... this is so well done.
August 15th, 2014  
@vignouse Thank you very much, always appreciated :)
August 15th, 2014  
oh lordy - yet again my mind is thrown into chaos ----------------------a madman? a genius? Where does your mind begin and end?
I am glad I saw this in daylight - it is Hellraiser and that scared/disturbed the sh*% out of me - of course I had to buy it on DVD - that and Wishmaster.
This is brilliantly ( aka disturbingly ) conceived and executed - beware execution may follow - your mind is an abyss full of dark and enigmatic ideas
LOVE IT!
August 15th, 2014  
Another amazingly shocking photo! Keep em coming!
August 15th, 2014  
@annied As for where does my mind begin and end...I'm beginning to wonder that myself...is "somewhere" an acceptable answer? And thank you very much, as always, from the heart of my bottom. Or vice versa.
August 15th, 2014  
@maishanny Thanks very much...I may just do that.
August 15th, 2014  
@graemestevens "somewhere" is the only answer
August 15th, 2014  
Oh btw - you look much younger from this angle - maybe perfect wakling on your hands - if you like the youthful look that is
August 15th, 2014  
You certainly do know how to cause a stir. Ouch!
August 15th, 2014  
Okay, ummm.....wow! Crazy mad genius is all I can think!
August 15th, 2014  
disturbingly bat shit crazy
August 15th, 2014  
OK, I was debating whether not following you any longer would be better for my delicate state of mind, but I decided that if my stomach was strong enough to take it I would stay! So, interesting POV.....how does the world look from down there....upside down?! Have you seen the Idi Amin movie, The Last King of Scotland? I believe there was a similar scene towards the end when the young doctor fell out of favor with the king.....he did survive it, though....and, so will you obviously! Well done sir!! You are the master of the macabre....
August 15th, 2014  
@panthora Thanks very much - I'm hoping to survive but still having trouble adjusting to being the right way up again.
@northy Thank you?
@kamen088 I'll take it! Thanks very much.
@tammyputney I'm just being an idiot...
@annied I think I look younger because form this angle the skin fits my face much better...
August 15th, 2014  
@graemestevens of course - gravity and all that :)
August 15th, 2014  
Jae
You are one crazy son of a gun! I amazingly enough love this pic and many other of your insane shots! Moose skull yet?
August 15th, 2014  
yes - a compliment... i assure you ;p
August 15th, 2014  
Does that hurt? Excellent imagery.
August 15th, 2014  
Northy said it best. It has definitely grabbed my attention and keeps haunting me.
August 15th, 2014  
@annied It's a wonderful thing at times...
@lifepause Thanks very much - no moose skull yet. Trying my hardest to get a cows head...
@northy Thank you without the ? in that case ;)
@bigugly Not at all - it's amazing what you can accomplish with duct tape and editing...and thanks very much
@beschnett Excellent - mission accomplished
August 15th, 2014  
fantastically freaky!
August 15th, 2014  
@graemestevens and I look down and think at other times not so much hahahahaha
August 15th, 2014  
Oh my God! Maybe I should start - Dear God, please let this be a really good edit and not real!
August 15th, 2014  
@hippiechick13 Thanks very much...I had nothing better to do...
@annied Yep, I know the feeling...
@eyeamlisa Just an edit...sorry to disappoint...
August 15th, 2014  
Ow! And I agree, slightly disturbing!
August 15th, 2014  
@tabarlett I was aiming for that, so happy days! :)
August 15th, 2014  
@graemestevens not a disappointment at all! It is really a huge relief. I can sleep peacefully tonight! Superb shot!
August 15th, 2014  
I use those kind of straps almost everyday but it never cross my mind to do those kind of thing with it. Someone ask the question: a madman or a genius? I think you are a sick genius madman doubled with a highly emotional, protective and attentive mad scientist. Be proud to be!
August 15th, 2014  
Egad -- your shots are among the most creative and strange I see each day!
August 15th, 2014  
Bloomin' heck Graeme, you've been and gone and done it again - in spades!! What an imagination you've got!
August 15th, 2014  
Fabulous! your creativity and photographic skills never cease to amuse and amaze me! Well Done!!!
August 15th, 2014  
the thought of that is really painful - incredible shot
August 15th, 2014  
Your braces put to good use Graeme .......incredible painful looking shot! Your imagination knows no bounds!
August 15th, 2014  
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
August 15th, 2014  
this is epic!!!!! pretty speechless. FAV
August 15th, 2014  
Ok ummm, pauses for thought. I think it's the relaxed smile that makes this picture, the low key and composition lends it's self to expect anguish and pain but then finds a person seemingly at peace, interesting very very interesting.
August 15th, 2014  
Sweet! The biggest compliment with an image is to get a reaction (in my opinion) and this image was a huge success! Nicely done! :)
August 15th, 2014  
You did it again...mind-blowing!
August 15th, 2014  
@eyeamlisa That's alright then. Now I don't have to hunt you down... ;)
@daneau Thanks very much - I use them every day as well and the thought just dawned on me this morning...bizarre man that I am.
@taffy Egad. We need to use that more, along with Tally-ho and Yoiks. And I'm taking it as a compliment ;)
@golftragic Why thank you - it's because my brain isn't doing anything else...
@lisatown Thank you so much, very much appreciated
@shannejw Thanks very much - didn't hurt a bit...
@happypat Thanks very much...it's not like I need to hold my trousers up or anything...
@newbank Hmmmmmmmmmm? Are you warming up for a tune?
@andrewkru Thanks very much, always appreciated
@chippy1402 Thank you very much - I didn't know I was going to smile but it was an oddly relaxing position to be in...
@creativefool I agree whole heartedly and thank you so much!
@aecasey Thank you very, very much.
August 15th, 2014  
you have taken piercing to a new level. speechless!
August 15th, 2014  
I don't sing. I sing v badly. You would need your safety ear protection all the way over in nz.
August 15th, 2014  
Ouch, great shot. You produce a lot of fantastic images.
August 15th, 2014  
Sue
Umm definitely ouch! Also well done, ouch! brilliant shot! ouch ouch ouch!!!
August 15th, 2014  
@pinkpaintpot Thanks - It doesn't hurt a bit and I'm willing to show others how much fun it is... ;)
@dougapic Thanks very much, really very much appreciated :)
@newbank There's something we have in common...about all I can sing along too is New Order and even then it's a close call.
August 15th, 2014  
@sioux LOL, thanks...no ouch, just editing and duct tape (although that did hurt a little coming off...)
August 15th, 2014  
Sam
I have a friend who does this to himself; he hangs from all sorts of places. He also has a Prince Albert and does all sorts of "things" from it as well. The hangings, the piercings, the body art - he tells us that it actually very arousing for him, both physically and mentally. I think this is what you do in your spare time. And I'm very ok with that. Oh and my friend holds down a very senior role in a very large US based organisation.......earns a fortune and has over 400 people in his org structure; if only people know that he has some "weird" and "strange" habits after hours. A bit like you :)
August 15th, 2014  
he he he .....you don't look very aroused.....
August 15th, 2014  
@graemestevens I await your retirement with great anticipation!!!
August 15th, 2014  
@gigiflower Mmmm, wonder who that could be??
August 15th, 2014  
Sam
@golftragic My lips are sealed!!!
August 15th, 2014  
I purposely seek you out just to see what you're posting and I'm never disappointed - usually have my jaw open and now you made me cover my nipples - ouchie. Great masterpiece as usual - I think you and Vincent Price would have gotten along fabulously. P.S. Glad to hear how this photo was really taken and thanks for leaving Prince Albert out of the shot lol
August 15th, 2014  
Wow very impressive!!
August 15th, 2014  
@gigiflower Oh my...I'll have to disappoint you there, but I don't think I could stand the pain. Mind you, each to their own and all that - we once watched a documentary on piercings and the things people do with them, like being lifted, and how they actually do a Prince Albert...I was in a cold sweat more than once...
@nookie72 I'm about as far from aroused as you can get
@golftragic As do I, as do I...
@not_left_handed Thanks very much, always appreciated. I didn't think it would be entirely appropriate to be hanging around by anything else...
@nicoleterheide Thank you very much :)
August 15th, 2014  
@vignouse Incidentally (and sorry to bring you back to this shot) but I see in my notifications that I've been mentioned a couple of times in a "private photo" over on se7en...I'm not ignoring you all but I'm not an Ace member yet (something I must remedy) so I can't view - humble apologies to all!
August 15th, 2014  
@graemestevens The members of @se7en use the commentary box of a private second album to exchange messages and you came up in a discussion... I'm surprised though that you got a notification. Sorry for the mystery but I will explain in a few days time why your name came up... Only good I assure you.
August 15th, 2014  
@vignouse Ah I see...I shall sleep well tonight. Seriously though, just didn't want anyone to think I'd been ignoring them :)
August 15th, 2014  
Very interesting and creative yet again!
August 15th, 2014  
@graemestevens No problem Graeme - it was a conversation about photographers and styles.
August 15th, 2014  
Creepy and fun, love it and fav!
August 15th, 2014  
@dide Thanks very much :)
@roseolivia Thanks very much, appreciated :)
@vignouse Must have been a short conversation. I have no style.
August 15th, 2014  
Looks painful!! Very creative shot!
August 16th, 2014  
Fabulous and disturbing. My insomnia's with me again so not a good time to be viewing this! Brain's like mush this had made it sharpen
August 16th, 2014  
So this is Friday look. I guess you have to run fast against the shutter.
August 16th, 2014  
@graemestevens so New Order is on for singing....Blue Monday by any chance? And now I've given myself an earworm.....sigh...
August 16th, 2014  
@cailts Thanks very much :)
@ceilidh Thank you...hope you sleep soon :)
@yaorenliu The joys of a timer...
@deak68 Blue Monday for starters but I prefer State of the Nation or bizarre love Triangle
August 16th, 2014  
Sue
Very disturbing! :P
August 16th, 2014  
So cool!!! Love it.
August 16th, 2014  
@redpants That's me... :)
@jesperani Thanks very much - and for the follow :)
August 16th, 2014  
funny, that's how I relax too!
August 17th, 2014  
@blueberry1222 Works for me!
August 17th, 2014  
Wow! You are truly talented ;)
August 18th, 2014  
@sassyinma Thanks...or insane...
August 18th, 2014  
ouchy. another weird crazy (but excellent) pic. i cant look at it again though
August 20th, 2014  
@jaynspain LOL, I'm submitting this as Camera Club tonight...mwahahahahahahahahaha!
August 20th, 2014  
You're still weird - I like that! ... So did you win at CC?
August 20th, 2014  
This is nuts cool!! How did camera club go? What were you hanging by? Eek.
August 20th, 2014  
@amandal Quote bizarre...this week they had one of my shots up that got torn to shreds last time, but this time they wee raving about it...confused little people me thinks...
August 20th, 2014  
@amandal Oh, and thank you so much :)
August 20th, 2014  
Did you use the bird shot for the raves and this one that was shredded? I'd be curious to see what went over well and what didn't. It's full of nutters, I'm convinced;-).
August 20th, 2014  
@amandal I won't know for a couple of weeks when they formally critique them...then I'll let you know ;)
August 21st, 2014  
O-u-c-h…! Great performance, man…! Fav!
August 23rd, 2014  
@bankmann didn't hurt a bit...much...some...thanks very much
August 23rd, 2014  
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