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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.

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Blackwork on Blackwork

Written by

Shannon Larratt

Beautiful blackwork tattooing on Namesofthedead (top) and Lefrog (bottom) by Xed Le Head at London UK’s Into You. Really great photo as well!

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40 responses to “Blackwork on Blackwork”

  1. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    well, first thing I noticed were the suspension hook scars….

  2. Bastian Avatar
    Bastian

    well, first thing I noticed were the suspension hook scars….

  3. cas Avatar
    cas

    this is pure love.

  4. cas Avatar
    cas

    this is pure love.

  5. Toser Avatar
    Toser

    cas: it gives me that same feeling, how beautiful. 🙂

  6. Toser Avatar
    Toser

    cas: it gives me that same feeling, how beautiful. 🙂

  7. DTM Avatar
    DTM

    I saw this picture yesterday and I thought , Damn thats beautiful

  8. DTM Avatar
    DTM

    I saw this picture yesterday and I thought , Damn thats beautiful

  9. riceyum Avatar
    riceyum

    I love that gals work, she’s so creative. don’t be a beardo shannon.

  10. riceyum Avatar
    riceyum

    I love that gals work, she’s so creative. don’t be a beardo shannon.

  11. jeni Avatar
    jeni

    I love that.

  12. jeni Avatar
    jeni

    I love that.

  13. Matt Volatile Avatar
    Matt Volatile

    Ewww! I do not want to see Ben and Alice in flagrente!

  14. Matt Volatile Avatar
    Matt Volatile

    Ewww! I do not want to see Ben and Alice in flagrente!

  15. .jordan Avatar
    .jordan

    the hand tattoo.is amazing

  16. .jordan Avatar
    .jordan

    the hand tattoo.is amazing

  17. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    on namesofthedead’s IAM she has pictures of her suspensions (including yesterday’s ModBlog appearance of her resurrection suspension) and… wow.

  18. Emily Avatar
    Emily

    on namesofthedead’s IAM she has pictures of her suspensions (including yesterday’s ModBlog appearance of her resurrection suspension) and… wow.

  19. ÈMþRꧧ Avatar
    ÈMþRꧧ

    wow I totally love the hand with the eye, great work.

  20. ÈMþRꧧ Avatar
    ÈMþRꧧ

    wow I totally love the hand with the eye, great work.

  21. toast Avatar
    toast

    First thing I notice is the big black “arrow” pointing at her nipple.

    But her, I just like tits.

  22. toast Avatar
    toast

    First thing I notice is the big black “arrow” pointing at her nipple.

    But her, I just like tits.

  23. toast Avatar
    toast

    *hey.

  24. toast Avatar
    toast

    *hey.

  25. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    amazing photo… wowww.

  26. jessica Avatar
    jessica

    amazing photo… wowww.

  27. Magician Avatar
    Magician

    Two Awesome pieces of Ink – put them together ….

    And you get a Abso-fucking-lutely Gorgeous Picture !

  28. Magician Avatar
    Magician

    Two Awesome pieces of Ink – put them together ….

    And you get a Abso-fucking-lutely Gorgeous Picture !

  29. Hanex Avatar
    Hanex

    yhym, i love it too

  30. Hanex Avatar
    Hanex

    yhym, i love it too

  31. Teaboy Avatar
    Teaboy

    The hand of buddha tattoo is so fucking cool. I wish I had thought of that.

  32. Teaboy Avatar
    Teaboy

    The hand of buddha tattoo is so fucking cool. I wish I had thought of that.

  33. cakemix Avatar
    cakemix

    i know that nipple!

  34. cakemix Avatar
    cakemix

    i know that nipple!

  35. haas Avatar
    haas

    beautiful picture!

  36. haas Avatar
    haas

    beautiful picture!

  37. stormy Avatar
    stormy

    nice

  38. stormy Avatar
    stormy

    nice

  39. Naoshi Avatar
    Naoshi

    Beautiful picture….Love the tattoos.

  40. Naoshi Avatar
    Naoshi

    Beautiful picture….Love the tattoos.

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