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.

Chest Bone Structure Tattoo

By Adam Barton at Samuel O’Reilly’s Tattoo in Santa Cruz, CA. Click for an uncropped version of the photo.

Comments

188 responses to “Chest Bone Structure Tattoo”

  1. WigBendy Avatar
    WigBendy

    That’s almost too yummy! Beautiful work, nicely executed. This guy is smokin’ hot!

  2. WigBendy Avatar
    WigBendy

    That’s almost too yummy! Beautiful work, nicely executed. This guy is smokin’ hot!

  3. Aaron Avatar

    my god, that is detailed. i love it.

  4. Aaron Avatar

    my god, that is detailed. i love it.

  5. Uncanniness Avatar
    Uncanniness

    I’d tap that. MMM!

  6. Uncanniness Avatar
    Uncanniness

    I’d tap that. MMM!

  7. TheRavenMe Avatar
    TheRavenMe

    I have never before ever been attracted to a male pin-up.. until now. wow.

  8. TheRavenMe Avatar
    TheRavenMe

    I have never before ever been attracted to a male pin-up.. until now. wow.

  9. RICK Avatar
    RICK

    He looks like a faggot

  10. RICK Avatar
    RICK

    He looks like a faggot

  11. Louie Avatar

    Wooooow.
    Most unnecessary comment award goes to #79-RICK.
    Congrats.

  12. Louie Avatar

    Wooooow.
    Most unnecessary comment award goes to #79-RICK.
    Congrats.

  13. amandagee Avatar

    cute tattoo, cute guy.

  14. amandagee Avatar

    cute tattoo, cute guy.

  15. Roridula Avatar
    Roridula

    Is it just me or does that look like an Alien facehugger crawling up him?

  16. Roridula Avatar
    Roridula

    Is it just me or does that look like an Alien facehugger crawling up him?

  17. doody Avatar
    doody

    i love it, the tattoo has great shading and is placed really well on his chest. it looks great for his body shape. beautiful tattoo and a very good looking boy attached to it!

  18. doody Avatar
    doody

    i love it, the tattoo has great shading and is placed really well on his chest. it looks great for his body shape. beautiful tattoo and a very good looking boy attached to it!

  19. dani Avatar
    dani

    absolutely amazing.

  20. dani Avatar
    dani

    absolutely amazing.

  21. otter Avatar

    i am so glad you all like my tattoo. i had more work done and i will be submitting another awesome picture 😀

  22. otter Avatar

    i am so glad you all like my tattoo. i had more work done and i will be submitting another awesome picture 😀

  23. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    I really really love skeletal tattoos for some reason. Awesome.

  24. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar

    I really really love skeletal tattoos for some reason. Awesome.

  25. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    this looks so elegant. i love it.

  26. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    this looks so elegant. i love it.

  27. lolita_ Avatar

    hot boy nice cock.

    and the tattoo is pretty.

  28. lolita_ Avatar

    hot boy nice cock.

    and the tattoo is pretty.

  29. ooElaineoo Avatar
    ooElaineoo

    Hey rick, uncalled for. He is gorgeous. Go away jealous.

  30. ooElaineoo Avatar
    ooElaineoo

    Hey rick, uncalled for. He is gorgeous. Go away jealous.

  31. Cassie Avatar

    Very breath taking. To wake up next to that every morning would be a delight.

  32. Cassie Avatar

    Very breath taking. To wake up next to that every morning would be a delight.

  33. jack (halfanimal) Avatar

    otter your tattoo is beutiful. i love when people take into consideration the composition and proportion of there anatomy. simple. please drop me a line!

  34. jack (halfanimal) Avatar

    otter your tattoo is beutiful. i love when people take into consideration the composition and proportion of there anatomy. simple. please drop me a line!

  35. hailstorm1375 Avatar
    hailstorm1375

    Gawd dammit he’s Sexay!!
    And the tattoo is very nicely done!!

  36. hailstorm1375 Avatar
    hailstorm1375

    Gawd dammit he’s Sexay!!
    And the tattoo is very nicely done!!

  37. irishboi81 Avatar
    irishboi81

    WOOF!

  38. irishboi81 Avatar
    irishboi81

    WOOF!

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