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.

Scalp Tattooing Portrait

Karol Lasia took this beautiful photo at this year’s Amsterdam Tattoo Convention.

Comments

30 responses to “Scalp Tattooing Portrait”

  1. Faye Avatar

    hey man, you are on bme haha nice,
    it lookes really cool the day after when I saw you!

  2. Faye Avatar

    hey man, you are on bme haha nice,
    it lookes really cool the day after when I saw you!

  3. rebecca Avatar

    wow great lighting!

  4. rebecca Avatar

    wow great lighting!

  5. Grps Avatar
    Grps

    Very artistic, like the lighting.

  6. Grps Avatar
    Grps

    Very artistic, like the lighting.

  7. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Gorgeous lol

  8. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    Gorgeous lol

  9. Hannah Avatar

    Wow, excellent photo. Looks rather like a religious painting.

  10. Hannah Avatar

    Wow, excellent photo. Looks rather like a religious painting.

  11. vargas Avatar
    vargas

    haha. loooozerz

  12. vargas Avatar
    vargas

    haha. loooozerz

  13. jessihippiegirl Avatar
    jessihippiegirl

    yup. not the most friendly place to get a tattoo…

  14. jessihippiegirl Avatar
    jessihippiegirl

    yup. not the most friendly place to get a tattoo…

  15. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    Serene. My son has his head tattooed and when asked tells people, “Yes, it did hurt”. Beautiful photo.

  16. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    Serene. My son has his head tattooed and when asked tells people, “Yes, it did hurt”. Beautiful photo.

  17. Leigh Avatar

    I want a poster of this up on my wall next to all my Richard Avedon stuff

  18. Leigh Avatar

    I want a poster of this up on my wall next to all my Richard Avedon stuff

  19. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    Serene, indeed My Poor LaFleche.

    Just today I was struck with inspiration for a head tattoo. This is such a beautiful photo.

  20. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    Serene, indeed My Poor LaFleche.

    Just today I was struck with inspiration for a head tattoo. This is such a beautiful photo.

  21. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    #5 Agreed…it does look sorta like a religious painting!

  22. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    #5 Agreed…it does look sorta like a religious painting!

  23. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    agree with #5. It has the same serene beauty about it.

  24. aivi Avatar
    aivi

    agree with #5. It has the same serene beauty about it.

  25. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Phenomenal phtot!!

  26. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Phenomenal phtot!!

  27. smurf Avatar

    Beautiful photo.

  28. smurf Avatar

    Beautiful photo.

  29. karol lasia Avatar

    thanks everyone. prints can be ordered through e-mail 😉

  30. karol lasia Avatar

    thanks everyone. prints can be ordered through e-mail 😉

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