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.

Lizard Portrait on Stone Tribal Lizard Motif

…As photographed at the 2006 St. Petersburg Tattoo Fest by Babakhin:

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17 responses to “Lizard Portrait on Stone Tribal Lizard Motif”

  1. J Avatar
    J

    Hot damn! That is a wonderful picture, I love the detail; got a very nice full-depth illusion. And a nice back to show it off on, too.

  2. an0nymous_vamp1re Avatar

    Wow. Is there anything else to say about its beauty?

  3. subtle perve Avatar
    subtle perve

    JUST AS EXCELLENT! as the stone pirate motiff and for its own reasons, better.

  4. Kanga43 Avatar

    Ah-maze-ing!

  5. IAM: PsychoticNortherner Avatar
    IAM: PsychoticNortherner

    Beautiful tat! I’m not the hugest fan of lizards (although I did have a pet Green Iguana for a few years), but this tat was skillfully etched! I’d love to see where the tail (on the lizard) goes…

  6. RustY Avatar

    I absolutely LOVE this one!

  7. Raevyn Avatar

    absolutely gorgeous!

  8. Isis pt Avatar

    just absolutely gorgeous 😀

  9. Wilburt Avatar
    Wilburt

    Amazing, well done to the artist, the lady who has this piece is very lucky to have such a well executed and technical tattoo on her. Beautful also 🙂

  10. aus Avatar
    aus

    The places where the lizard’s limbs attach to it’s body look a little dodgy to me. I think it would look better with more vibrant colours too..

  11. sinophile Avatar
    sinophile

    OMG that is amazing. Beautiful.

  12. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    I think this would have to be added to one of those few things in life that everyone likes. INCREDIBLE! Probably THE best back piece Ive ever seen

  13. money mike Avatar
    money mike

    if i woman has a full back tattoo, i don’t care, what it is i find that sexy.

  14. Marcy Avatar
    Marcy

    Fantastic work. In a world overflowing with amateuristic tattoos, this piece stands out – Hell, it stands out amongst great tattoos!

  15. weetbix Avatar
    weetbix

    i can guarrentee the artist is pavel angel who works out of moscow

  16. chasmodo Avatar
    chasmodo

    Yep, that’s definitely Angel’s piece…More of his outstanding work can be seen here:

    http://www.tattooartists.org/Gal3074_PAVEL_ANGEL_s_Gallery.asp

  17. ToWa Avatar
    ToWa

    oh wow, im such a reptile fanatic and i figured of getting a dragon (typical yes) lol and maybe a nice iguana somewhere, its nice to know other people share interests beautiful tattoo

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