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.

Crystal by Crystal

Layne sends in this photo of her new tattoo, done by Crystal Puckett at Nine Eyes Studio.

Comments

22 responses to “Crystal by Crystal”

  1. TribalJMD Avatar

    lovely piece, looks so clean

  2. TribalJMD Avatar

    lovely piece, looks so clean

  3. Jessica Avatar
  4. Jessica Avatar
  5. Raevyn Avatar

    very very pretty.

  6. Raevyn Avatar

    very very pretty.

  7. sam Avatar
    sam

    First thought that popped into my head was…

    Diamonds are a girls best friend.

    Seriously though, it does look very well done.

  8. sam Avatar
    sam

    First thought that popped into my head was…

    Diamonds are a girls best friend.

    Seriously though, it does look very well done.

  9. Ghostie Avatar

    Oh wow, very beautiful. I love the colors.

  10. Ghostie Avatar

    Oh wow, very beautiful. I love the colors.

  11. moddoctor Avatar

    Milky white skin and richly colored ink. Few things are more lovely.

  12. moddoctor Avatar

    Milky white skin and richly colored ink. Few things are more lovely.

  13. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Stunning, just pure stunning.

  14. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Stunning, just pure stunning.

  15. secretdesiresx Avatar

    she’s a big FAN of diamonds

    ha ha

  16. secretdesiresx Avatar

    she’s a big FAN of diamonds

    ha ha

  17. Layne Avatar

    Thanks for posting my pic, Shannon!

  18. Layne Avatar

    Thanks for posting my pic, Shannon!

  19. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    It’s a great picture and a great tattoo, I couldn’t resist 🙂

  20. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    It’s a great picture and a great tattoo, I couldn’t resist 🙂

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