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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.

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Beauty is in the eye of the bird.

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Rachel

Jesse-Lynn sent in some of her latest work. It happens to be well suited for BME and Modblog, what with being a peaCOCK of course. It’s late, or early depending on how you look at it but I thought it was amusing to see the recent influx of peacock tattoos. They’re a beautiful bird. I’ve seen some really shitty interpretations of this bird but luckily this isn’t one of them. If you want to catch up with Jesse-Lynn, you can find her at Oceans of Ink in Sussex, NB or through her IAM page.

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Comments

10 responses to “Beauty is in the eye of the bird.”

  1. blackroses Avatar
    blackroses

    gorgeous tattoo!!!

  2. cat Avatar
    cat

    this is absolutely amazing

  3. London Avatar
    London

    beautiful. i quite enjoy this. i like the way it fits on his(?) body

  4. johnjohn Avatar
    johnjohn

    its beautiful. better than just a feather.

  5. schlangensc Avatar
    schlangensc

    i like the battle axe

  6. Luke Watts Avatar
    Luke Watts

    What does the little XIII / 13 mean? Is it a subtle warning against keeping a herd/flock of 13 peacocks? If so I thoroughly agree, these birds are oddly obsessed with even numbers…

  7. SeeeingRed Avatar
    SeeeingRed

    It’s a good tattoo, but peacocks are the new sparrows…

  8. PhilipBarbosa Avatar
    PhilipBarbosa

    Actually Swallows are the new Sparrows. Peacocks are just awesome!

  9. tallish_noodles Avatar
    tallish_noodles

    GLORIOUS!!!!!

  10. Diva Avatar
    Diva

    mmmm. nice bold thick lines make me so moist.

    the blue is so delicious.

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