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.

Dove Tattoo (Incomplete)

I think this dove tattoo by Skip Sampson at 1603 Tatu in Ybor City works really nicely with her anatomy.

Comments

24 responses to “Dove Tattoo (Incomplete)”

  1. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Love that, but it looks really familiar for some reason. Does anyone know where the original image came from? (FWIW, I may be imagining it)

  2. Greg Avatar
    Greg

    Love that, but it looks really familiar for some reason. Does anyone know where the original image came from? (FWIW, I may be imagining it)

  3. Louise Avatar
    Louise

    It’s gorgeous!

  4. Louise Avatar
    Louise

    It’s gorgeous!

  5. WhyBeNormal Avatar
    WhyBeNormal

    That dove looks maniacal … it’s the eyes … o.O

  6. WhyBeNormal Avatar
    WhyBeNormal

    That dove looks maniacal … it’s the eyes … o.O

  7. moddoctor Avatar

    I like the eye. It’s like the dove is up to something.

  8. moddoctor Avatar

    I like the eye. It’s like the dove is up to something.

  9. Horatio Avatar
    Horatio

    Yep… it’s up to pooping on my windshield again. I dig the bold outlining, which I think is what gives the eye its special flare.

  10. Horatio Avatar
    Horatio

    Yep… it’s up to pooping on my windshield again. I dig the bold outlining, which I think is what gives the eye its special flare.

  11. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    i really like that tattoo, i have plans for a dove tattoo, myself.

  12. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    i really like that tattoo, i have plans for a dove tattoo, myself.

  13. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    yes it does look very familiar I agree. tis lovely all the same 🙂

  14. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    yes it does look very familiar I agree. tis lovely all the same 🙂

  15. L1ZZARD Avatar

    The bold black lines really make this one pop out. :p

  16. L1ZZARD Avatar

    The bold black lines really make this one pop out. :p

  17. WhyBeNormal Avatar
    WhyBeNormal

    I also really like the bold outline. Cool dove. 🙂

  18. WhyBeNormal Avatar
    WhyBeNormal

    I also really like the bold outline. Cool dove. 🙂

  19. weetbix Avatar
    weetbix

    top marks for the pain-the outline looks pretty bold and intense,wow.very cool.

  20. weetbix Avatar
    weetbix

    top marks for the pain-the outline looks pretty bold and intense,wow.very cool.

  21. Sarai Avatar
    Sarai

    it says ‘incomplete’ i’m really curious as to how it turned out… drop me a line at [email protected] .

    thnks,
    sarai

  22. Sarai Avatar
    Sarai

    it says ‘incomplete’ i’m really curious as to how it turned out… drop me a line at [email protected] .

    thnks,
    sarai

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