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.

The Needle’s Eye


Greetings, friends, on this glorious Wednesday. Let’s kick off our afternoon with this gorgeous Japanese-style back-piece by Ed Perdomo at Stardust Tattoo in Orebro, Sweden. There’s a lot going on here for such a small photo, though—this is just the sort of thing that begs for a larger post-jump picture. And we have one! Best day ever?

Comments

16 responses to “The Needle’s Eye”

  1. Cale Avatar

    VERY beautiful. I love it.

  2. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Wow. Holy shit. I wonder how much that cost…

  3. Jacques Avatar

    Beautiful back piece, must be a little odd if it doesn’t go over the front of the body though, surely?

  4. Giz Avatar
    Giz

    You can only imagine the size of Mag needles used on this tho… Look at that large grey part half way up the right side, just consistant grey.

    Beautiful 😀

  5. ri Avatar
    ri

    wow, just gorgeous. makes me want to get a full back piece even more.

  6. Mac Avatar

    Hahahaha! Nice ink holder!

  7. Ru Avatar

    Love the color and style.

  8. andrea Avatar
    andrea

    holy effin awesome!!! beauuuutiful work!

  9. That Other Daniel Avatar
    That Other Daniel

    Gorgeous tattoo. Cheesy ink bottle censoring ruins the whole picture. I mean, really???

  10. Sunshine Avatar

    Woah, that’s epic. Love it 🙂 Bet it cost a bomb.

  11. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    That Other Daniel: The photo was supplied to BME with the ink bottle censor.

  12. Angela Avatar

    Thanks for posting my backpiece…. !!

  13. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Wow that is beautiful!

  14. Baracudaboy Avatar
    Baracudaboy

    Marry me.

  15. H Avatar
    H

    Friggin hell! Knew this guy was holding up in Sweden but not that he was this awesome. I simply must make an appointment.

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