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.

Tampa Tattoofest 2006

Crea (S&M body piercing, Sarasota FL) creates St. Sebastien at the Tampa Tattoofest 2006.

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10 responses to “Tampa Tattoofest 2006”

  1. L1ZZARD Avatar

    Awe, I like the little animeish gothy girl on his arm!

    He looks like he is wearing some wierd lookings body armor. I hope he didn’t get snagged on anything while walking around!

  2. amber Avatar
    amber

    I like his tattoo. Hes pretty cute too.

  3. possessed Avatar
    possessed

    That’s hot as hell.

  4. Bikmonster Avatar
    Bikmonster

    Mmmm yummy

  5. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    I wonder if the placing of the needles has some sort of symbolic meaning. The back ones look as tho they resemble wings.

  6. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    that looks so funky! reminds me of a picture or someone with big ol’ feathers in their back 😛

  7. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    The look on his face is the icing on this picture.

  8. Rose Avatar

    I know him…weird. Grew up in Sarasota and gotta say the lack of a modified scene was depressing at times. Looks like hile being gone for three years in Aussie now it’s picked up a bit.

  9. candycovered Avatar
  10. crave Avatar

    yay, it’s mikey!!

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