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.

Helianthus Annuus

It’s no mystery that I’m a sucker for flowers, and this sunflower riding on the back of Sarah is absolutely stunning!

Tattoo by Malia Reynolds, Ink & Dagger Tattoo, Decateur, GA.

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Comments

17 responses to “Helianthus Annuus”

  1. Legacy Avatar

    Judging by the name I thought someone had tattooed a flower on their ass.
    This is a much more pleasant sight =]

  2. Briggitte Avatar

    The sunflower is really nice the only thing I would like to see is some sort of stem added on to it.

  3. xochi Avatar

    y halo thar! I am famous on the internets!

  4. xochi Avatar

    Oh- for the curious, I’m going to add more flowers, leaves, stems, etc. I would eventually like my left arm sleeved entirely in flora. 😀 This was my first tattoo, hee!

  5. dandelion Avatar

    ohhh i love sunflowers. this is absolutely gorgeous 🙂

  6. Donna Avatar

    oooo that’s pretty!

  7. katarina Avatar
    katarina

    this is so pretty!!! i love this tat!

  8. Blue Avatar
    Blue

    I think it’s beautiful and I actually like the stemlessness, because I feel it brings out the Sun aspect of the Sunflower.

  9. Kaitee Avatar

    decatur represent!

  10. Briggitte Avatar

    Blue is only saying that he likes it without a stem beacuse hes my ex and likes to spite me.

  11. max Avatar
    max

    what an unfortunate name for a sunflower

  12. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    max – Would you prefer they were all called Max? 🙂

  13. Becky Avatar
    Becky

    beautiful, and YAY DECATUR!

  14. Bubblez Avatar

    This is really beautiful I love that it actually looks raised in places instead of flat. definately need to see pics when it’s all done.

  15. danai Avatar

    gorgeous.
    stunning indeed.

  16. Russ Abbott Avatar

    Congratulations on a beautiful 1st tattoo. I’m looking forward to seeing the rest.

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