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i'm afraid to ask, but what's being suspended? I'm hoping its not what I think it is

yes I know it's kind of disturbing at first but this is a friend of mine hanging from a tree. This is supposed to be a very spiritual experience that has roots from the native american sundance ritual. I was asked to be there for spiritual support as well as for documentation of the event. you can find out more about the sundance ritual here: http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Religion_and_Spirituality/Faiths_and_Practices/Native_American_Religions/Sun_Dance/

As in "God, what the hell am I doing to myself." As for the photo...distracting background. Image lacks sharp contrast, kind of muddy.