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.

Curled

Donna from the UK shot this nice self portrait including her nine-year old tattoo (“a lot of people have thought I was a bean or a rock at first glance; that makes me chuckle!”) — she works as a mortgage advisor and writes, “you can’t judge someone by the clothes that they wear!”

PS. She also asks — “if anyone can recommend any really good tattoo artists/piercers in the north of England (round Manchester way!) i would be very grateful!” If you have a recommendation, feel free to post it in the comments.

Comments

74 responses to “Curled”

  1. bravemenrun Avatar
    bravemenrun

    That’s a beautiful photograph.

  2. bravemenrun Avatar
    bravemenrun

    That’s a beautiful photograph.

  3. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I agree 100% beautiful artistic pic.

  4. HereKittyKitty Avatar
    HereKittyKitty

    I agree 100% beautiful artistic pic.

  5. Lizz Avatar

    Steve Byrne at In Name and Blood, Leeds. Or there’s some nice stuff at Modern Body Art, Birmingham. I hope *cross fingers* to go to Steve for my first tattoo!

  6. Lizz Avatar

    Steve Byrne at In Name and Blood, Leeds. Or there’s some nice stuff at Modern Body Art, Birmingham. I hope *cross fingers* to go to Steve for my first tattoo!

  7. IAM:NeutronLIAR Avatar
    IAM:NeutronLIAR

    That’s a real cool picture. For tattoos I recommend my tattooist Danny at Studio 81 in Manchester and for piercings Carl at In2Skin, which is just under Studio 81 :]

  8. IAM:NeutronLIAR Avatar
    IAM:NeutronLIAR

    That’s a real cool picture. For tattoos I recommend my tattooist Danny at Studio 81 in Manchester and for piercings Carl at In2Skin, which is just under Studio 81 :]

  9. Rebecca Avatar

    Oh yeah, I also went to Laurence to get my tattoo done and his reply to my idea was “That’s not worthy.”

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  10. Rebecca Avatar

    Oh yeah, I also went to Laurence to get my tattoo done and his reply to my idea was “That’s not worthy.”

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  11. axtesh Avatar

    #25 – If Bodyworks2 is the studio in the new Quiggins (the barcelona bar building) then I’d have to disagree (and run away) after I went through this

  12. axtesh Avatar

    #25 – If Bodyworks2 is the studio in the new Quiggins (the barcelona bar building) then I’d have to disagree (and run away) after I went through this

  13. ladytwiglet Avatar

    16-i think your back sticks out rather than going in like mine, is because i’m a chubby chick and theres a bit more fat than there is with yours. but yours is a gorgeous photo!

  14. ladytwiglet Avatar

    16-i think your back sticks out rather than going in like mine, is because i’m a chubby chick and theres a bit more fat than there is with yours. but yours is a gorgeous photo!

  15. ladytwiglet Avatar

    thank you to everyone who left lovely comments! i’ve never had anyone think i was a huge willy before, i’m quite impressed!! will definately be checking out those artists and piercers, cheers for the recommendations

    and how shocked was i to see my fat arse on here this morning? thanks shannon, its much appreciated!

  16. ladytwiglet Avatar

    thank you to everyone who left lovely comments! i’ve never had anyone think i was a huge willy before, i’m quite impressed!! will definately be checking out those artists and piercers, cheers for the recommendations

    and how shocked was i to see my fat arse on here this morning? thanks shannon, its much appreciated!

  17. Alexspeed Avatar
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  19. Davincipoppalag Avatar

    Nice! The back of Lady Twiglet! Wheee…congrats on the pic

  20. Davincipoppalag Avatar

    Nice! The back of Lady Twiglet! Wheee…congrats on the pic

  21. Crystal Avatar

    Absolutely fantastic photo and the tattoo looks amazing.

  22. Crystal Avatar

    Absolutely fantastic photo and the tattoo looks amazing.

  23. seroxat Avatar

    I’d say Alan’s Tattoos in Moreton, Wirral (near Liverpool…) would be BY FAR the best tattoo studio to go to. Tom Sugar, the artist that works on me, also does this…

    http://www.globaltattoostudios.com/hoylakeroad/TomsGallery-GlobalTattooStudios.htm

  24. seroxat Avatar

    I’d say Alan’s Tattoos in Moreton, Wirral (near Liverpool…) would be BY FAR the best tattoo studio to go to. Tom Sugar, the artist that works on me, also does this…

    http://www.globaltattoostudios.com/hoylakeroad/TomsGallery-GlobalTattooStudios.htm

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