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.

Hey, I recognize that beach!

That’s right next to my old house — and some of you surely recognize it from BMEfest Mexico. Paulina sends in this shot of her tattoo done by Arturo from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico taken at Tecolote Beach just down the road from La Paz, Baja California Sur. I really miss it a lot.

Comments

14 responses to “Hey, I recognize that beach!”

  1. miana Avatar
    miana

    im confused as to where this tattoo is. or is the bathing suit just on wrong?

  2. EternalLife Avatar

    Isn’t it high on the side/slightly around the back? It’s a tie-back bikini top I think, and the person has their arm raised and out of shot 🙂

  3. EternalLife Avatar

    And I think this tattoo looks really pretty.

  4. Jessica Avatar

    Beautiful tattoo in a beautiful scene.

  5. Squibbles Avatar
    Squibbles

    That is so0o0o pretty

  6. Diego Avatar

    I take that shoot! i love, just fucking love it!… Cya!

  7. antares Avatar
    antares

    It’s beautiful! I always wonder though, how tattoos like this (all color) will look in a few years. How quickly do colors fade?

    My ex-boyfriend had a tattoo that was colored in with blue, purple, and yellow, and within years all of the yellow was gone and the blue was much lighter.

  8. AngelicFruitcake Avatar

    Pretty….looks great with the coloured outline.

  9. nicole Avatar
    nicole

    Beautiful photo, beautiful tattoo!

  10. Malice Alice Avatar

    Gorgeous tattoo.

  11. orrala Avatar

    i like it :)!

  12. Bradly Avatar
    Bradly

    #8 it depends on a bunch of factors, how well the ink was put in, the brand ink, the skin, and placemment.. if color fading is a concern stick the colors on inside spots is a real good rule of thumb other wise a covering up in the sun and standing in shadows , Peace ~)_(~

  13. Chaq Avatar
    Chaq

    Everything about that photo, the tatt, the sand, the framing, just reminds me of summer and coconut oil.
    Mmmm….

  14. anonymous Avatar
    anonymous

    though i’m not crazy about the tattoo itself, i like the placement; very feminine and unusual

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