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.

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188 responses to “Chest Bone Structure Tattoo”

  1. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    #45 i agree completely haha

  2. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    #45 i agree completely haha

  3. Swims_in_the_Ether Avatar

    So unbelievably gorgeous, everything about this photo.

  4. Swims_in_the_Ether Avatar

    So unbelievably gorgeous, everything about this photo.

  5. BornBitter Avatar
    BornBitter

    I just like the whole package. Oh, and tied up is very good.

  6. BornBitter Avatar
    BornBitter

    I just like the whole package. Oh, and tied up is very good.

  7. michael Avatar
    michael

    Delicious boy. :+

  8. michael Avatar
    michael

    Delicious boy. :+

  9. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    that is by far the most beautiful looking anatomy tat I’ve seen.

    even if the xyphoid process is a little large.

  10. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    that is by far the most beautiful looking anatomy tat I’ve seen.

    even if the xyphoid process is a little large.

  11. liz Avatar
    liz

    that tattoo is AMAZING, one of the best quality i’ve seen.

    MAN HAIR 4 life

  12. liz Avatar
    liz

    that tattoo is AMAZING, one of the best quality i’ve seen.

    MAN HAIR 4 life

  13. Megan Avatar

    that is gorgeous..all of it

  14. Megan Avatar

    that is gorgeous..all of it

  15. StrawDog Avatar
    StrawDog

    Very well done tattoo, looks amazing!

  16. StrawDog Avatar
    StrawDog

    Very well done tattoo, looks amazing!

  17. StrawDog Avatar
    StrawDog

    and i love the nipple piercings!!!!

  18. StrawDog Avatar
    StrawDog

    and i love the nipple piercings!!!!

  19. frzamonkey Avatar
    frzamonkey

    people with bones tattoos unite!!!

  20. frzamonkey Avatar
    frzamonkey

    people with bones tattoos unite!!!

  21. Grunt Avatar

    Everything about this is amazing: body hair, tattoos, peen and piercings.

  22. Grunt Avatar

    Everything about this is amazing: body hair, tattoos, peen and piercings.

  23. mung Avatar
  24. mung Avatar
  25. winch Avatar
    winch

    *drools a little*

  26. winch Avatar
    winch

    *drools a little*

  27. Siren Avatar
    Siren

    Lovely detail =]

  28. Siren Avatar
    Siren

    Lovely detail =]

  29. possessed Avatar

    Absolutely the best anatomical tattoo I’ve seen – that shading is incredible! I also love his nipple jewellery.

    And yeah, I totally would! :p

  30. possessed Avatar

    Absolutely the best anatomical tattoo I’ve seen – that shading is incredible! I also love his nipple jewellery.

    And yeah, I totally would! :p

  31. sheldo Avatar

    Wow, that tattoo is amazing! It looks so real

  32. sheldo Avatar

    Wow, that tattoo is amazing! It looks so real

  33. IWood Avatar

    34-

    That is a phrase I would like to overhear in a bar.

  34. IWood Avatar

    34-

    That is a phrase I would like to overhear in a bar.

  35. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    never said this bout a guy before – but he’s beautiful. Really like the tattoo as well

  36. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    never said this bout a guy before – but he’s beautiful. Really like the tattoo as well

  37. joe Avatar
    joe

    amazing artwork! really incredible!!!

  38. joe Avatar
    joe

    amazing artwork! really incredible!!!

  39. Malice Alice Avatar

    Wow, that tattoo is amazing. Great work!

  40. Malice Alice Avatar

    Wow, that tattoo is amazing. Great work!

  41. ms.discontent Avatar

    gorgeous. well done tattoo on a nice looking modded gentleman 🙂

  42. ms.discontent Avatar

    gorgeous. well done tattoo on a nice looking modded gentleman 🙂

  43. ella minnow pea Avatar

    effing HOTTTTTTTTTTTT!

  44. ella minnow pea Avatar

    effing HOTTTTTTTTTTTT!

  45. ooElaineoo Avatar
    ooElaineoo

    MM! I think that is GORGEOUS!

  46. ooElaineoo Avatar
    ooElaineoo

    MM! I think that is GORGEOUS!

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