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.

Leg Blackwork Portrait

iam:Morbus
Tattoo by Susan at Ink Tank in Zürich, Switzerland

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75 responses to “Leg Blackwork Portrait”

  1. Freyja Avatar
    Freyja

    Stunning photograph! All of it! 😀

  2. Moritura Avatar
    Moritura

    gratuliere 😉 und wilkomme bide modblogg gäääng ^^

  3. Moritura Avatar
    Moritura

    gratuliere 😉 und wilkomme bide modblogg gäääng ^^

  4. Moritura Avatar
    Moritura

    gratuliere 😉 und wilkomme bide modblogg gäääng ^^

  5. Anarchozen Avatar

    …splendide, magnifique noir. Nice process.

  6. Anarchozen Avatar

    …splendide, magnifique noir. Nice process.

  7. Anarchozen Avatar

    …splendide, magnifique noir. Nice process.

  8. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    *in love*

    thats quite similar to my future project

  9. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    *in love*

    thats quite similar to my future project

  10. ovaryaction Avatar
    ovaryaction

    *in love*

    thats quite similar to my future project

  11. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    wicked…that tattoo looks amazing and the photo is just beautiful…nice work!

  12. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    wicked…that tattoo looks amazing and the photo is just beautiful…nice work!

  13. SeanyBwoy Avatar

    wicked…that tattoo looks amazing and the photo is just beautiful…nice work!

  14. Sade Avatar

    I am taken aback, it’s beautiful.

  15. Sade Avatar

    I am taken aback, it’s beautiful.

  16. Sade Avatar

    I am taken aback, it’s beautiful.

  17. MichaelK Avatar

    I want to ask Susan about a high-res version of that, as well.

  18. MichaelK Avatar

    I want to ask Susan about a high-res version of that, as well.

  19. MichaelK Avatar

    I want to ask Susan about a high-res version of that, as well.

  20. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    I’m usually not a huge fan of black work. I appreciate it when done well, bu I would defiantly not wear it myself. But I really like this piece. The negative space works as well as an image as the black areas. Which I think is important.

  21. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    I’m usually not a huge fan of black work. I appreciate it when done well, bu I would defiantly not wear it myself. But I really like this piece. The negative space works as well as an image as the black areas. Which I think is important.

  22. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    I’m usually not a huge fan of black work. I appreciate it when done well, bu I would defiantly not wear it myself. But I really like this piece. The negative space works as well as an image as the black areas. Which I think is important.

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