This is a signature position by CharlyB. It’s another example of people having fun with shibari. This very nice black and white photograph includes the elements to make good shibari art – a pretty model, excellent ropework, the contrast of the rope against the smooth curves and soft skin of the model, and great lighting. And, it is a cool self portrait. Continue reading
The photographic style in this image reminds me of pin up pictures. Could this be a “shibari pin up”? This image also has the long straight lines of the rough textured rope contrasting with the smooth curves and soft skin of this pretty model, suspended in a graceful pose. This nice black and white image is another good example of combining a beautiful model with excellent rigging and photography to create contemporary shibari art. Continue reading
Geometric patterns, straight lines, soft curves, course texture on the rope, smooth skin on the beautiful model, expert ropework — this configuration and position could easily be seen during the shibari performances which are very popular in Japanese clubs. This pretty model, suspended in a shibari web, is enjoying herself while helping to create nice shibari art. Continue reading
Shibari techniques can be used to create incredibly beautiful art. Look at the geometric patterns, the texture and straight lines of the rope contrasting with the smooth skin and curves of this pretty model, the superb lighting, and the overall composition in this excellent photograph. This is another wonderful example of contemporary shibri art. This is gorgeous photographic art. Continue reading
This is an extremely beautiful image. The photographer very skillfully used his light painting technique to highlight this pretty model and the expert shibari rigging. Her expression reflects her surrender to the pleasure of her shibari experience. This is an excellent example of contemporary shibari art. Continue reading
This image was created by using shibari techniques to simultaneously suspend two beautiful models. Then, the ropes were removed in post processing. This is another example of the fun we can have with shibari. We call this technique, “Ghost Shibari”. These two beautiful models appear to be suspended with no visible support in this very attractive photograph. Continue reading
In this picture, a very experienced rigger used shibari techniques to suspend a beautiful model in an industrial environment. This is not a traditional shibari image. But, it contains well constructed, sophisticated rigging, a very pretty model, and nice photography. It is another example of people having fun with shibari. Continue reading
Some riggers, models and photographers like to perform shibari suspensions in publicly visible venues. This image shows a beautiful model suspended in a graceful position with the Omni Hotel as a background. This is another example of the fun people have with “guerilla shibari”. Continue reading