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.

Yield to the Tongue


Whoa hey, fancy! New-to-BME Nadyne checks in with this “endless knot” scarification piece by Timb Wilton at Third Eye Tattoo in Melbourne, Australia. It’s brand new, she says, but she’ll send in more photos as the healing process continues. That’s what we like to hear, Nadyne! And, hey, Mr. Wilton, we like the cut of your jib, too. Fine work all around, folks. And, as luck would have it, we’ve got a procedural shot, after the jump.

Comments

21 responses to “Yield to the Tongue”

  1. Lacy Avatar
    Lacy

    Man oh man that’s nice!

  2. Guilt of Eve Avatar

    I’m almost positive that “knot” in Chinese signifies intestines or entrails. I love it!

  3. hulld Avatar
    hulld

    Should that mask not be covering his nose ?

    I’d like to see a straight on shot, something looks askew somewhere, if i am not mistaken, her right hip is closer to the camera which is prolly it.

    I really like how everything works together, with what i would _otherwise_ consider shitty bits off flash.
    also, people who leave comments are assholes.

  4. Dimruthien Avatar

    Woohoo, go Timb! 🙂

  5. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    NICE!

  6. Jenwa! Avatar
    Jenwa!

    Oohhooo! Nice work Timb!

  7. david Avatar
    david

    that symbol is an ancient tibetan symbol representing the buddhas infinite wisdom. NOT ENTRAILS

  8. glitteranddust Avatar
    glitteranddust

    @3:
    It’s centred at her belly button as far as I can tell, and because the images to the left and right are asymmetrical, the image would likely appear that way. The important bit is right, anyways!

    Also, it’s a beautiful piece. 🙂

  9. aimee Avatar
    aimee

    Oooh so pretty!I think there needs to be more australian-based posts…just because we’re awesome :p

  10. dylan Avatar
    dylan

    9) We need more New Zealand based posts 🙂

    That’s awesome though, I’ve been dying to get some scarificiation done, but I don’t know where to go in the Auckland area that’s good..

  11. Myke Avatar
    Myke

    I don’t really like the dragons on each side….But that’s me, I love that cutting tho 😀

  12. DS3M Avatar
    DS3M

    Amazing work, his lines are perfect.

    Would love to get something done… Maybe I need to take a trip to see my HS buddy workin in Oz…

  13. hulld Avatar
    hulld

    @ glitteranddust
    The asymmetrical tattoos, and as i said, the camera angle / body posture are very likely whats throwing it off.
    judging by the navel and and by the scar work overall i don’t doubt it’s pretty well centered and level, but i still want to see straighter on and less cropped photo.

  14. Daniela Avatar

    I LOVED the red dragon! And I hope the cutting heal well!

  15. Guilt of Eve Avatar

    @7— http://www.knottynotions.com/mystic/nomenclature <—Sorry I don’t know how to make that a link. We’re both correct

  16. Guilt of Eve Avatar

    Oh, It did it all by itself! Middle of second paragraph…

  17. Timb Wilton Avatar
    Timb Wilton

    I am a New Zealander… living in Australia. The knot is smack bang in the middle. I think I moved my mask down just before changing it, those things get yucky after wearing them for a while. Oh and I’m naturally left handed… if your gonna pull me totally apart.

    Nadyne is awesome lady and she sat (lay) like a champ!

  18. ara Avatar

    Sweet! I just moved to Melbourne and Third Eye is one of the places I was planning to learn more about.

  19. Nadyne Avatar
    Nadyne

    Timb and the guys from Third Eye Tattoo are just awesome! Will be posting more photos of this scar later as it heals.
    Yes it is in the middle. The dragons are very old tattoos that are not even. The dermals ( also done by Timb) are level, but the scars in between them are from an old surface piercing which is out of wack.
    Plus guys I took this photo myself. Sorry will get better ones up later for you.

    This was my first scar and now am planning my next one for Timb to do.

  20. Saara Avatar

    That’s stunning 😀 I love the red dragon to the side too. Look forward to seeing more pictures.

  21. hulld Avatar
    hulld

    i’d love to stir it some more.
    * tips hat to Timb Wilton & Nadyne *
    I know they get yucky as as hell. i just hate the thought of somebody sneezing on those beautiful fresh lines, and with it being a photo on modblog and all, somebody think of the children etc.
    Good photos, and looking forward to seeing some during/after healing, and the next one.

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