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.

Black and Red Tribal Shoulder Cap

Parker just had this shoulder piece done by Rick at Platinum Tattoos in San Antonio, TX.

Comments

42 responses to “Black and Red Tribal Shoulder Cap”

  1. choo Avatar

    looks hot, 😀

  2. choo Avatar

    looks hot, 😀

  3. J Avatar
    J

    As much as I usually dont like tribal, this piece is really nice!

  4. J Avatar
    J

    As much as I usually dont like tribal, this piece is really nice!

  5. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    sexy even, i like

  6. Smash Avatar
    Smash

    sexy even, i like

  7. Junnie Avatar
    Junnie

    this is cool!

  8. Junnie Avatar
    Junnie

    this is cool!

  9. Campbell Avatar

    Man, that kind of red and black is exactly what I want for the tattoo I’m planning. Picture saved 🙂

  10. Campbell Avatar

    Man, that kind of red and black is exactly what I want for the tattoo I’m planning. Picture saved 🙂

  11. JeffX Avatar
    JeffX

    Nice touch on not editing out her red-eyes.

  12. JeffX Avatar
    JeffX

    Nice touch on not editing out her red-eyes.

  13. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    very nice work, love it!

  14. ÈMþRê§§ Avatar
    ÈMþRê§§

    very nice work, love it!

  15. Grps Avatar
    Grps

    I’m just posting because of the lip piercings and the red-eye’s.

    The tribal is very nice too, well defined lines. Me likey very much.

  16. Grps Avatar
    Grps

    I’m just posting because of the lip piercings and the red-eye’s.

    The tribal is very nice too, well defined lines. Me likey very much.

  17. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    the tattoo suits her very well. so do the scars, the piercings…

  18. redredred Avatar
    redredred

    the tattoo suits her very well. so do the scars, the piercings…

  19. VikingValkyrie Avatar

    I dig it. I was just yesterday thinking that I don’t see enough shoulder caps around.

  20. VikingValkyrie Avatar

    I dig it. I was just yesterday thinking that I don’t see enough shoulder caps around.

  21. Christiane Avatar
    Christiane

    That’s damn nice!

  22. Christiane Avatar
    Christiane

    That’s damn nice!

  23. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    These pics don’t show off her arm scars too well, her profile has a great picture of them. Very nice

  24. Giles Wallwork Avatar

    These pics don’t show off her arm scars too well, her profile has a great picture of them. Very nice

  25. Reout Avatar
    Reout

    Lovely tattoo.

  26. Reout Avatar
    Reout

    Lovely tattoo.

  27. gillian gamine Avatar

    i read “tribal shoulder crap” and was about to protest that it’s actually a really pretty design.

  28. gillian gamine Avatar

    i read “tribal shoulder crap” and was about to protest that it’s actually a really pretty design.

  29. ~Karoline~ Avatar

    Very cool. Like epilettes!

  30. ~Karoline~ Avatar

    Very cool. Like epilettes!

  31. Em Avatar
    Em

    You don’t see enough shoulder caps around because of the OW! factor (in my experience… 🙂 )
    She is gorgeous.

  32. Em Avatar
    Em

    You don’t see enough shoulder caps around because of the OW! factor (in my experience… 🙂 )
    She is gorgeous.

  33. dani Avatar
    dani

    i love the barbells through the eyelets. looks amazing!

  34. dani Avatar
    dani

    i love the barbells through the eyelets. looks amazing!

  35. andrew Avatar
    andrew

    she’s gorgeous.

  36. andrew Avatar
    andrew

    she’s gorgeous.

  37. con man Avatar
    con man

    thats my cuz!

  38. con man Avatar
    con man

    thats my cuz!

  39. TK Turner Avatar

    That’s sick! Cool design! I’m thinking of getting a shoulder cap myself.

  40. TK Turner Avatar

    That’s sick! Cool design! I’m thinking of getting a shoulder cap myself.

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