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.

Sailor Kid

Any tattooed parent can tell you that the moment a kid notices that tattoos exist is tons of fun! (Tattoos by xJirkax at First Blood Tattoo in Sternberk, CZ)

Comments

22 responses to “Sailor Kid”

  1. brandon j Avatar

    thats cute. i wish i could see the whole tattoo

  2. Jörg-Sven Pispisa Avatar

    That’s really cute. Like to see how my will-be-born-sooner-of-later child will be reacting to my will-be-done-sooner Tattoosleeve 🙂

  3. AmyL Avatar
    AmyL

    Too cute! I too wish I could see the whole tattoo…but I like what I can see.

  4. sheldo Avatar

    Aw thats super cute! Tattoo is looks good too, and I too would like to see the whole thing

  5. joe Avatar
    joe

    very nice picture, cute kid and pretty tattoo! but yeah, i wish i could see the whole thing too.

  6. Spence Avatar
    Spence

    Awesome, my almost-three-year-old son also loves my ink and piercings.
    Would be nice to see the entire tattoo, though.

  7. Holly Avatar

    Cute baby, and really nice tattoo.

  8. Faye Avatar

    awesome picture, sweet!

  9. Mich Mash Avatar

    Awww that IS adorable. I remember when our son first started noticing our tattoos. Kids are SO fascinated by it. It’s like being a living, breathing picture book. 🙂

  10. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    That is so cool. I have my grandkid’s names and birthdates on my shoulder. I ask my 3 yr old grandson what the tattoo is and he says “that’s me and baby sister”. I love it.

  11. Lydia Avatar

    Awwwww. Adorable!

  12. Fancy Heart Avatar
    Fancy Heart

    i love this photo!

  13. Chel Avatar
    Chel

    awww.

    my cousin came up to my nose & pointed at my septum piercing and goes “what’s that? I’m gonna touch it.”

  14. factorygirl Avatar

    cutest picture ever!

  15. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Oh, how precious! They’re both gorgeous, the baby and the tattoo.

  16. Assholegirl Avatar

    yeah! maybe someday I will put it here! but THANK YOU ALL!
    but visit ¨www.firstblood-tetovani.cz !!!!!

  17. sarahpanic Avatar

    that’s such a beautiful picture

  18. Toffisall Avatar
    Toffisall

    Cute, so very cute ^^

  19. Bri Avatar
    Bri

    too adorable for words! The first time my little brother discovered my tattoos he tried to pick them off!! I think he was about 6 months old, possibly a tad older.

  20. Gem Avatar
    Gem

    My boyfriends little girl was fascinated by my tattoos and piercings when she first realised I had them! The picking them off thing that Bri talks about sounds familiar, she used to do the same. She still occassionally sits there and tries to play with my ear piercings and my lip ring. She now draws pictures on her arms in felt tip pen and claims that she wants tattoos like me when she is older! awwww!

  21. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    This is so adorable. I remember being very young and always looking at my grandfathers full sleeves. He had all the vintage sailor jerry style stuff. A pin up hula girl, a black jaguar, a big boat with a pirate flag etc…He used to tell me stories about them too. I’m pretty sure those days are what sprouted my love of tattoos. He was an amazing grandpa but he died of cancer when I was 9. I really wish I had more time with him. Maybe we could have gone and gotten matching tats. 😀

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