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.

Angels Among Us

Wings tattoo by Sharlão in Guarulhos, Sao Paulo. See also this long wings tattoo and another big set of tattooed wings.

Comments

26 responses to “Angels Among Us”

  1. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    very nice. i’d like to see a picture of his arms up.

  2. Nikki Avatar
    Nikki

    very nice. i’d like to see a picture of his arms up.

  3. Sassix Avatar
    Sassix

    I like! This is the first one I’ve seen with the wings extending to the arms. Much better looking then the ones that just go down the back…although some of those are very detailed and beautiful, too!

  4. Sassix Avatar
    Sassix

    I like! This is the first one I’ve seen with the wings extending to the arms. Much better looking then the ones that just go down the back…although some of those are very detailed and beautiful, too!

  5. kt Avatar
    kt

    Great placement!

  6. kt Avatar
    kt

    Great placement!

  7. Grps Avatar
    Grps

    I always considered wing tattoes special, donno why, guess i think it’s the only tat that fits all.

    btw: nice placement

  8. Grps Avatar
    Grps

    I always considered wing tattoes special, donno why, guess i think it’s the only tat that fits all.

    btw: nice placement

  9. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    He could literally flap his wings with his arm movements.

  10. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    He could literally flap his wings with his arm movements.

  11. juDe Avatar

    I usually dislike wings tattoo, but this one is really nice, in company with this https://www.bme.com/news/2005/12/22/more-nice-big-angel-wings/

    Good Work. I like the wings on the shoulders and arms 🙂

  12. juDe Avatar

    I usually dislike wings tattoo, but this one is really nice, in company with this https://www.bme.com/news/2005/12/22/more-nice-big-angel-wings/

    Good Work. I like the wings on the shoulders and arms 🙂

  13. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Very nice work will look great when complete

  14. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    Very nice work will look great when complete

  15. antares Avatar
    antares

    I LOVE how those drape over his shoulders. Looks so much better than the “standard” little wings.

  16. antares Avatar
    antares

    I LOVE how those drape over his shoulders. Looks so much better than the “standard” little wings.

  17. gillian gamine Avatar

    i love wing tattoos, but i honestly really love how they look without all the feather detail filled in.

  18. gillian gamine Avatar

    i love wing tattoos, but i honestly really love how they look without all the feather detail filled in.

  19. stormy Avatar

    wing tattoos are starting to bore me, but i love the placement of this

  20. stormy Avatar

    wing tattoos are starting to bore me, but i love the placement of this

  21. winged_boi Avatar
    winged_boi

    Beautiful. I think both this and the https://www.bme.com/news/2005/12/22/more-nice-big-angel-wings/ piece have a great idea going onto the arms so that the wings are actually dynamic. =)

  22. winged_boi Avatar
    winged_boi

    Beautiful. I think both this and the https://www.bme.com/news/2005/12/22/more-nice-big-angel-wings/ piece have a great idea going onto the arms so that the wings are actually dynamic. =)

  23. billy bob Avatar
    billy bob

    killer tat im thinking on getting one much like that, to bad the arms arnt up so that u could see the whole thing oh well

  24. billy bob Avatar
    billy bob

    killer tat im thinking on getting one much like that, to bad the arms arnt up so that u could see the whole thing oh well

  25. Seba Avatar
    Seba

    I have been perusing the internet forever to try and find an example like this. I have ALWAYS wanted a set of wings but could never appropriately express my desire thru my own art and all the tattoo artists I know could never understand what I meant when I said I wanted it to extend down (or rather up) my arms. Thanks so much this pic will definately help me in creating my own design!

  26. Seba Avatar
    Seba

    I have been perusing the internet forever to try and find an example like this. I have ALWAYS wanted a set of wings but could never appropriately express my desire thru my own art and all the tattoo artists I know could never understand what I meant when I said I wanted it to extend down (or rather up) my arms. Thanks so much this pic will definately help me in creating my own design!

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