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.

Facial Floral Tattoos

I like these facial cherry blossom tattoos by Ryan Almighty at Almighty Studios in Jamestown, NY. It really amazes me though how “normal” things like this have become from where we were at ten years ago. I wonder what change we’ll see over the next decade?

Comments

40 responses to “Facial Floral Tattoos”

  1. crypulse Avatar
    crypulse

    gorgeous…

  2. crypulse Avatar
    crypulse

    gorgeous…

  3. crypulse Avatar
    crypulse

    gorgeous…

  4. crypulse Avatar
    crypulse

    gorgeous…

  5. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    O M G shannon how can u post things like this!1!!
    shes not fat or ugly how dare you ur killing the scene w/ur mainstream ideas!!

    Okay, that hurt to type. But I thought it’d be funny.

    The tattoos look pretty neat. I’m normally prefer spikes on eyebrow piercings, but those look cool… is that large ring through her ear? Don’t think I’ve ever seen that one before.

  6. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    O M G shannon how can u post things like this!1!!
    shes not fat or ugly how dare you ur killing the scene w/ur mainstream ideas!!

    Okay, that hurt to type. But I thought it’d be funny.

    The tattoos look pretty neat. I’m normally prefer spikes on eyebrow piercings, but those look cool… is that large ring through her ear? Don’t think I’ve ever seen that one before.

  7. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    O M G shannon how can u post things like this!1!!
    shes not fat or ugly how dare you ur killing the scene w/ur mainstream ideas!!

    Okay, that hurt to type. But I thought it’d be funny.

    The tattoos look pretty neat. I’m normally prefer spikes on eyebrow piercings, but those look cool… is that large ring through her ear? Don’t think I’ve ever seen that one before.

  8. Invisshadow Avatar
    Invisshadow

    O M G shannon how can u post things like this!1!!
    shes not fat or ugly how dare you ur killing the scene w/ur mainstream ideas!!

    Okay, that hurt to type. But I thought it’d be funny.

    The tattoos look pretty neat. I’m normally prefer spikes on eyebrow piercings, but those look cool… is that large ring through her ear? Don’t think I’ve ever seen that one before.

  9. Jets Avatar

    The above comment is amusing, but I think at least some of the people who’ve complained about any of the models just didn’t think they were attractive. Also … you’ve never seen a conch piercing?

    Anyway, pretty tattoo.

  10. Jets Avatar

    The above comment is amusing, but I think at least some of the people who’ve complained about any of the models just didn’t think they were attractive. Also … you’ve never seen a conch piercing?

    Anyway, pretty tattoo.

  11. Jets Avatar

    The above comment is amusing, but I think at least some of the people who’ve complained about any of the models just didn’t think they were attractive. Also … you’ve never seen a conch piercing?

    Anyway, pretty tattoo.

  12. Jets Avatar

    The above comment is amusing, but I think at least some of the people who’ve complained about any of the models just didn’t think they were attractive. Also … you’ve never seen a conch piercing?

    Anyway, pretty tattoo.

  13. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    I’m not sure what you mean by “how ‘normal’ things like this have become.” I’ve never seen a facial tattoo in real life.

    But anyway, I really like it.

  14. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    I’m not sure what you mean by “how ‘normal’ things like this have become.” I’ve never seen a facial tattoo in real life.

    But anyway, I really like it.

  15. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    I’m not sure what you mean by “how ‘normal’ things like this have become.” I’ve never seen a facial tattoo in real life.

    But anyway, I really like it.

  16. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda

    I’m not sure what you mean by “how ‘normal’ things like this have become.” I’ve never seen a facial tattoo in real life.

    But anyway, I really like it.

  17. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Besides the evil look she is giving, it is a very beautiful picture of a very beautiful woman. Does it match on the other side?

    Invisshadow – it’s just a low-pierced inner conch.

  18. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Besides the evil look she is giving, it is a very beautiful picture of a very beautiful woman. Does it match on the other side?

    Invisshadow – it’s just a low-pierced inner conch.

  19. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Besides the evil look she is giving, it is a very beautiful picture of a very beautiful woman. Does it match on the other side?

    Invisshadow – it’s just a low-pierced inner conch.

  20. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Besides the evil look she is giving, it is a very beautiful picture of a very beautiful woman. Does it match on the other side?

    Invisshadow – it’s just a low-pierced inner conch.

  21. a Avatar
    a

    This is stunning. Also, she looks like Angelina Jolie, which is always a good thing.

  22. a Avatar
    a

    This is stunning. Also, she looks like Angelina Jolie, which is always a good thing.

  23. a Avatar
    a

    This is stunning. Also, she looks like Angelina Jolie, which is always a good thing.

  24. a Avatar
    a

    This is stunning. Also, she looks like Angelina Jolie, which is always a good thing.

  25. devo Avatar
    devo

    lol no shes doesnt looklike angie

    theyre pretty tho

  26. devo Avatar
    devo

    lol no shes doesnt looklike angie

    theyre pretty tho

  27. devo Avatar
    devo

    lol no shes doesnt looklike angie

    theyre pretty tho

  28. devo Avatar
    devo

    lol no shes doesnt looklike angie

    theyre pretty tho

  29. coconutjules Avatar

    Oh my god – that is incredible. Her eyes are beautiful, and the tattoo just emphasizes the curve of her cheekbone. That is _amazing_.

  30. coconutjules Avatar

    Oh my god – that is incredible. Her eyes are beautiful, and the tattoo just emphasizes the curve of her cheekbone. That is _amazing_.

  31. coconutjules Avatar

    Oh my god – that is incredible. Her eyes are beautiful, and the tattoo just emphasizes the curve of her cheekbone. That is _amazing_.

  32. coconutjules Avatar

    Oh my god – that is incredible. Her eyes are beautiful, and the tattoo just emphasizes the curve of her cheekbone. That is _amazing_.

  33. invisshadow Avatar
    invisshadow

    Duh. Now I feel stupid. An ex of mine had that, just higher up with a spiked barbell.

  34. invisshadow Avatar
    invisshadow

    Duh. Now I feel stupid. An ex of mine had that, just higher up with a spiked barbell.

  35. invisshadow Avatar
    invisshadow

    Duh. Now I feel stupid. An ex of mine had that, just higher up with a spiked barbell.

  36. invisshadow Avatar
    invisshadow

    Duh. Now I feel stupid. An ex of mine had that, just higher up with a spiked barbell.

  37. SmokeMyBones Avatar

    OOOH! first facial tattoo I’ve EVER seen and actually liked [= & the eyebrow piercings look really good, too ^_^

  38. SmokeMyBones Avatar

    OOOH! first facial tattoo I’ve EVER seen and actually liked [= & the eyebrow piercings look really good, too ^_^

  39. SmokeMyBones Avatar

    OOOH! first facial tattoo I’ve EVER seen and actually liked [= & the eyebrow piercings look really good, too ^_^

  40. SmokeMyBones Avatar

    OOOH! first facial tattoo I’ve EVER seen and actually liked [= & the eyebrow piercings look really good, too ^_^

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