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.

This (really) is Sparta!

This nice portrait of Gerard Butler at King Leonidas from the movie 300 was done by the talented Shawn Fisher at Scattered Images in Portsmouth, Ohio. It’s not really related, but see also this awesome snowman battle scene.

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12 responses to “This (really) is Sparta!”

  1. joe Avatar
    joe

    wow i love it! the movie 300 is just amazing, i think i watched it 6 times before it even came out in the cinemas! and great job!

  2. daryl Avatar

    i watched it for all the cute boys

  3. ALex Avatar
    ALex

    epic is right !!
    great tattoo

  4. starless_dark Avatar

    Great detail in the tattoo, not one I’d get myself though.

    “This is madness!”

  5. Viking's Valkyrie Avatar

    The artist in me wants to get all nit picky. But I will restrain myself.

    When taken for what it is it’s a snazzy piece of fan art.

  6. satanycandle Avatar

    great looking spartan 😀

  7. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    ….red sauce on PASTA!!!!

  8. choice Avatar

    i love the “tonight we dine in hell” lunchboxes.

  9. scottboy Avatar
    scottboy

    This. is. MY LEGGG!!

  10. Shawn Fisher Avatar

    Thanks for mentioning my 300 tattoo. I really dug the movie and I did this tattoo on one of my friends for free just to get to do it. Also I am no longer at scattered images. I will be working at a new shop soon…check my site for my location.

  11. Shawn Fisher Avatar

    i finally opened my own place called GrindHouse Tattoo & Skate Shop at 719 Chillicothe St. in Portsmouth, Ohio. My two favorite things under one roof. Life couldn’t be better. http://www.myspace.com/grindhousetattooandskate

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