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.

Old Photos

More great portrait work by my friend Chris Govier at Dragon Ink in Swansea, UK:

Comments

54 responses to “Old Photos”

  1. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    that is amazing!

  2. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    that is amazing!

  3. SARAHPANIC Avatar

    that is amazing!

  4. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Big up the Welsh massive.

  5. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Big up the Welsh massive.

  6. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    Big up the Welsh massive.

  7. Isabelle Avatar
    Isabelle

    Wow! That is :WOW!
    Sad thing : he can’t see them without a mirror

  8. Isabelle Avatar
    Isabelle

    Wow! That is :WOW!
    Sad thing : he can’t see them without a mirror

  9. Isabelle Avatar
    Isabelle

    Wow! That is :WOW!
    Sad thing : he can’t see them without a mirror

  10. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    #3 He could look here and see them 😀

  11. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    #3 He could look here and see them 😀

  12. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    #3 He could look here and see them 😀

  13. veronica Avatar

    that is just AMAzING 🙂

  14. veronica Avatar

    that is just AMAzING 🙂

  15. veronica Avatar

    that is just AMAzING 🙂

  16. kellex Avatar

    Wow, it’s like his back is a photo album! What a wonderful idea for those who want to always have those they love close to them.

    Although seeing it in a mirror or something during sex might get creepy. “Oh, uh… is this your grandmother?”

  17. kellex Avatar

    Wow, it’s like his back is a photo album! What a wonderful idea for those who want to always have those they love close to them.

    Although seeing it in a mirror or something during sex might get creepy. “Oh, uh… is this your grandmother?”

  18. kellex Avatar

    Wow, it’s like his back is a photo album! What a wonderful idea for those who want to always have those they love close to them.

    Although seeing it in a mirror or something during sex might get creepy. “Oh, uh… is this your grandmother?”

  19. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Amazing art work, such detail.

  20. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Amazing art work, such detail.

  21. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Amazing art work, such detail.

  22. Mari Avatar
    Mari

    This is true quality portrait work IMO. Very beautiful.

  23. Mari Avatar
    Mari

    This is true quality portrait work IMO. Very beautiful.

  24. Mari Avatar
    Mari

    This is true quality portrait work IMO. Very beautiful.

  25. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    I’m gonna be getting my first Tattoo from Dragon ink *my main piercing shop* and I know the quality of the artists is great, this just proves it.

  26. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    I’m gonna be getting my first Tattoo from Dragon ink *my main piercing shop* and I know the quality of the artists is great, this just proves it.

  27. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    I’m gonna be getting my first Tattoo from Dragon ink *my main piercing shop* and I know the quality of the artists is great, this just proves it.

  28. xander Avatar
    xander

    that is the most amazing and wonderful thing i have ever seen…

  29. xander Avatar
    xander

    that is the most amazing and wonderful thing i have ever seen…

  30. xander Avatar
    xander

    that is the most amazing and wonderful thing i have ever seen…

  31. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    This is the sort of thing I’d show people who don’t understand the many applications of tattoos.

  32. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    This is the sort of thing I’d show people who don’t understand the many applications of tattoos.

  33. kleptesvirgo Avatar

    This is the sort of thing I’d show people who don’t understand the many applications of tattoos.

  34. jess Avatar
    jess

    I love it!

  35. jess Avatar
    jess

    I love it!

  36. jess Avatar
    jess

    I love it!

  37. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    What wonderful black and grey work!

  38. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    What wonderful black and grey work!

  39. lilish Avatar
    lilish

    What wonderful black and grey work!

  40. nikki Avatar
    nikki

    wow thats great, nice wrk

  41. nikki Avatar
    nikki

    wow thats great, nice wrk

  42. nikki Avatar
    nikki

    wow thats great, nice wrk

  43. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    that is really quite impresive 🙂

  44. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    that is really quite impresive 🙂

  45. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    that is really quite impresive 🙂

  46. bravemenrun Avatar
    bravemenrun

    That’s fantastic.

  47. bravemenrun Avatar
    bravemenrun

    That’s fantastic.

  48. bravemenrun Avatar
    bravemenrun

    That’s fantastic.

  49. Jerry Avatar
    Jerry

    Great to see more of Chris’ brilliant work. I had the pleasure of watching him create a triple portrait backpiece at the 2007 Swansea Inkfest beginning of February, which was just as amazing as this work. Excellent as ever. Watch out for it when the Swansea Convention shots appear.

  50. Jerry Avatar
    Jerry

    Great to see more of Chris’ brilliant work. I had the pleasure of watching him create a triple portrait backpiece at the 2007 Swansea Inkfest beginning of February, which was just as amazing as this work. Excellent as ever. Watch out for it when the Swansea Convention shots appear.

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