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.

Palms Labyrinth

Jen took inspiration for this brilliant set of palm tattoos from Pan’s Laybrinth..

Comments

120 responses to “Palms Labyrinth”

  1. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    Cool idea! That monster creeps me out! What an awesome film, it made me cry x x

  2. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    Cool idea! That monster creeps me out! What an awesome film, it made me cry x x

  3. Hanargh Avatar

    Every saturday night me and my friends draw these on with eyeliner. I’ve always wanted them tattooed on!

  4. Hanargh Avatar

    Every saturday night me and my friends draw these on with eyeliner. I’ve always wanted them tattooed on!

  5. Hanargh Avatar

    Every saturday night me and my friends draw these on with eyeliner. I’ve always wanted them tattooed on!

  6. Hanargh Avatar

    Every saturday night me and my friends draw these on with eyeliner. I’ve always wanted them tattooed on!

  7. Mr McQueen Avatar
    Mr McQueen

    obviouly a fan of pan’s labyrinth:)

  8. Mr McQueen Avatar
    Mr McQueen

    obviouly a fan of pan’s labyrinth:)

  9. Mr McQueen Avatar
    Mr McQueen

    obviouly a fan of pan’s labyrinth:)

  10. Mr McQueen Avatar
    Mr McQueen

    obviouly a fan of pan’s labyrinth:)

  11. snaps Avatar
    snaps

    eeep.. that monster was horrible

  12. snaps Avatar
    snaps

    eeep.. that monster was horrible

  13. snaps Avatar
    snaps

    eeep.. that monster was horrible

  14. snaps Avatar
    snaps

    eeep.. that monster was horrible

  15. Ron Avatar
    Ron

    Creepy and Awesome

  16. Ron Avatar
    Ron

    Creepy and Awesome

  17. Ron Avatar
    Ron

    Creepy and Awesome

  18. Ron Avatar
    Ron

    Creepy and Awesome

  19. namesofthedead Avatar

    hahaha excellent!

  20. namesofthedead Avatar

    hahaha excellent!

  21. namesofthedead Avatar

    hahaha excellent!

  22. namesofthedead Avatar

    hahaha excellent!

  23. jayc Avatar
    jayc

    hmm.. there was something similar in a recent doctor who episode, in which the eyes looked like the ones photo-ed here.. perhaps that was the inspiration rather than them being facsimiles of the pans labyrinth monster hands.

  24. jayc Avatar
    jayc

    hmm.. there was something similar in a recent doctor who episode, in which the eyes looked like the ones photo-ed here.. perhaps that was the inspiration rather than them being facsimiles of the pans labyrinth monster hands.

  25. jayc Avatar
    jayc

    hmm.. there was something similar in a recent doctor who episode, in which the eyes looked like the ones photo-ed here.. perhaps that was the inspiration rather than them being facsimiles of the pans labyrinth monster hands.

  26. jayc Avatar
    jayc

    hmm.. there was something similar in a recent doctor who episode, in which the eyes looked like the ones photo-ed here.. perhaps that was the inspiration rather than them being facsimiles of the pans labyrinth monster hands.

  27. deadlypoison Avatar

    that bit scared the be-jesus out of me!! i HATE that thing!! *shudders and runs away shrieking*

    xxx

  28. deadlypoison Avatar

    that bit scared the be-jesus out of me!! i HATE that thing!! *shudders and runs away shrieking*

    xxx

  29. deadlypoison Avatar

    that bit scared the be-jesus out of me!! i HATE that thing!! *shudders and runs away shrieking*

    xxx

  30. deadlypoison Avatar

    that bit scared the be-jesus out of me!! i HATE that thing!! *shudders and runs away shrieking*

    xxx

  31. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    God I hated that monster from Pans Labyrinth!
    But these are great!

  32. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    God I hated that monster from Pans Labyrinth!
    But these are great!

  33. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    God I hated that monster from Pans Labyrinth!
    But these are great!

  34. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    God I hated that monster from Pans Labyrinth!
    But these are great!

  35. Tom For Real Avatar

    they must itch.

  36. Tom For Real Avatar

    they must itch.

  37. Tom For Real Avatar

    they must itch.

  38. Tom For Real Avatar

    they must itch.

  39. max Avatar
    max

    looks like marker

  40. max Avatar
    max

    looks like marker

  41. max Avatar
    max

    looks like marker

  42. max Avatar
    max

    looks like marker

  43. Anatomie Avatar

    The Pale Man still gives me nightmares to this day.
    ♥ Pan’s Labyrinth.

    Great concept, though I have to admit the tattoos look like they’ve been drawn on with marker, though maybe that could be the intended look?

    It’d be great if she had a little more work done on them (though OW), seeing as the rest of her tattoos are so beautiful.

  44. Anatomie Avatar

    The Pale Man still gives me nightmares to this day.
    ♥ Pan’s Labyrinth.

    Great concept, though I have to admit the tattoos look like they’ve been drawn on with marker, though maybe that could be the intended look?

    It’d be great if she had a little more work done on them (though OW), seeing as the rest of her tattoos are so beautiful.

  45. Anatomie Avatar

    The Pale Man still gives me nightmares to this day.
    ♥ Pan’s Labyrinth.

    Great concept, though I have to admit the tattoos look like they’ve been drawn on with marker, though maybe that could be the intended look?

    It’d be great if she had a little more work done on them (though OW), seeing as the rest of her tattoos are so beautiful.

  46. Anatomie Avatar

    The Pale Man still gives me nightmares to this day.
    ♥ Pan’s Labyrinth.

    Great concept, though I have to admit the tattoos look like they’ve been drawn on with marker, though maybe that could be the intended look?

    It’d be great if she had a little more work done on them (though OW), seeing as the rest of her tattoos are so beautiful.

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