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.

Pinup Backpiece

My friend and photographer Efrain Gonzalez sends in this photo of a series of pinup tattoos taken at the recent NYC Tattoo Convention (2006). Let’s see… since I like making everything a game, how many of the pinups can you identify by name?

Comments

4 responses to “Pinup Backpiece”

  1. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 05-27-2006 14:46:41 by fre_k
    I’m gonna guess betty page for the middle one. Or maybe it’s Dita von Teese?

    Posted on 05-27-2006 16:03:07 by girlwentquiet
    pamela anderson is at the bottom.

    Posted on 05-27-2006 19:35:58 by Vienna
    I think that’s definetly Bettie Page…

    Posted on 05-28-2006 05:35:56 by .
    I think that is Tits McGee top and center.

    Posted on 05-28-2006 17:44:32 by /
    the pink haired one kinda looks like rebecca romaign (sp?)

    Posted on 05-29-2006 01:06:21 by Kathrine Wheel
    Don’t know about all the pin-ups, but the artist credit goes to Deano Cooke, all are by him except for the angel on the right shoulder, which he has redone.

    Posted on 05-29-2006 07:58:00 by a.
    the pink haired one looks like geri halliwell during her spice girls days…

  2. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    The following comments were imported from our old comment system:

    Posted on 05-27-2006 14:46:41 by fre_k
    I’m gonna guess betty page for the middle one. Or maybe it’s Dita von Teese?

    Posted on 05-27-2006 16:03:07 by girlwentquiet
    pamela anderson is at the bottom.

    Posted on 05-27-2006 19:35:58 by Vienna
    I think that’s definetly Bettie Page…

    Posted on 05-28-2006 05:35:56 by .
    I think that is Tits McGee top and center.

    Posted on 05-28-2006 17:44:32 by /
    the pink haired one kinda looks like rebecca romaign (sp?)

    Posted on 05-29-2006 01:06:21 by Kathrine Wheel
    Don’t know about all the pin-ups, but the artist credit goes to Deano Cooke, all are by him except for the angel on the right shoulder, which he has redone.

    Posted on 05-29-2006 07:58:00 by a.
    the pink haired one looks like geri halliwell during her spice girls days…

  3. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    Ginger Spice? the pinkish haired one.

  4. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    Ginger Spice? the pinkish haired one.

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