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.

Brotherly Flattery

Bronte‘s older brother shows his support for her facial tattoos.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery!

Comments

92 responses to “Brotherly Flattery”

  1. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Yes, it’s definitely a marker, haha.

  2. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Yes, it’s definitely a marker, haha.

  3. Xenobiologista Avatar

    LOL…family resemblance.

  4. Xenobiologista Avatar

    LOL…family resemblance.

  5. Xenobiologista Avatar

    LOL…family resemblance.

  6. Xenobiologista Avatar

    LOL…family resemblance.

  7. Dagon Avatar

    Oooh, I guess I saw it on her page. =3 Hee hee. Not that I have a problem with some double posts anyway.

  8. Dagon Avatar

    Oooh, I guess I saw it on her page. =3 Hee hee. Not that I have a problem with some double posts anyway.

  9. Dagon Avatar

    Oooh, I guess I saw it on her page. =3 Hee hee. Not that I have a problem with some double posts anyway.

  10. Dagon Avatar

    Oooh, I guess I saw it on her page. =3 Hee hee. Not that I have a problem with some double posts anyway.

  11. Rhiannon Avatar
    Rhiannon

    Cutest family portrait ever!

  12. Rhiannon Avatar
    Rhiannon

    Cutest family portrait ever!

  13. Rhiannon Avatar
    Rhiannon

    Cutest family portrait ever!

  14. Rhiannon Avatar
    Rhiannon

    Cutest family portrait ever!

  15. Bronte Avatar
    Bronte

    Yes, my older brother “sharpied” his face tattoos on. It was a joke and I didn’t know he was doing it. We tried to get our Mom to join in the fun, but she declined.

    My bro is the shiznit!

    IAM Bronte_1975

  16. Bronte Avatar
    Bronte

    Yes, my older brother “sharpied” his face tattoos on. It was a joke and I didn’t know he was doing it. We tried to get our Mom to join in the fun, but she declined.

    My bro is the shiznit!

    IAM Bronte_1975

  17. Bronte Avatar
    Bronte

    Yes, my older brother “sharpied” his face tattoos on. It was a joke and I didn’t know he was doing it. We tried to get our Mom to join in the fun, but she declined.

    My bro is the shiznit!

    IAM Bronte_1975

  18. Bronte Avatar
    Bronte

    Yes, my older brother “sharpied” his face tattoos on. It was a joke and I didn’t know he was doing it. We tried to get our Mom to join in the fun, but she declined.

    My bro is the shiznit!

    IAM Bronte_1975

  19. Laurel Avatar

    It reminds me of the entries with the family with the little girl having stretched ears as well as the mom, and the little boy had drawn all over his face.

    Cuteasaurus

  20. Laurel Avatar

    It reminds me of the entries with the family with the little girl having stretched ears as well as the mom, and the little boy had drawn all over his face.

    Cuteasaurus

  21. Laurel Avatar

    It reminds me of the entries with the family with the little girl having stretched ears as well as the mom, and the little boy had drawn all over his face.

    Cuteasaurus

  22. Laurel Avatar

    It reminds me of the entries with the family with the little girl having stretched ears as well as the mom, and the little boy had drawn all over his face.

    Cuteasaurus

  23. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    this photo just makes me so happy in so many ways. i’m pretty much the only tattooed person in my immediate family, and sometimes it makes me sad that none of my siblings or my parents appreciate body art in the slightest.

    anyway. Bronte, you are so beautiful, and your brother is such an awesome guy for having some fun. you both look so happy in the picture, it totally makes me day. ^_^

  24. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    this photo just makes me so happy in so many ways. i’m pretty much the only tattooed person in my immediate family, and sometimes it makes me sad that none of my siblings or my parents appreciate body art in the slightest.

    anyway. Bronte, you are so beautiful, and your brother is such an awesome guy for having some fun. you both look so happy in the picture, it totally makes me day. ^_^

  25. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    this photo just makes me so happy in so many ways. i’m pretty much the only tattooed person in my immediate family, and sometimes it makes me sad that none of my siblings or my parents appreciate body art in the slightest.

    anyway. Bronte, you are so beautiful, and your brother is such an awesome guy for having some fun. you both look so happy in the picture, it totally makes me day. ^_^

  26. silvereden Avatar
    silvereden

    this photo just makes me so happy in so many ways. i’m pretty much the only tattooed person in my immediate family, and sometimes it makes me sad that none of my siblings or my parents appreciate body art in the slightest.

    anyway. Bronte, you are so beautiful, and your brother is such an awesome guy for having some fun. you both look so happy in the picture, it totally makes me day. ^_^

  27. B Avatar
    B

    beautiful facial work on a beautiful woman

  28. B Avatar
    B

    beautiful facial work on a beautiful woman

  29. B Avatar
    B

    beautiful facial work on a beautiful woman

  30. B Avatar
    B

    beautiful facial work on a beautiful woman

  31. av3ry Avatar
    av3ry

    Aw, cute!

  32. av3ry Avatar
    av3ry

    Aw, cute!

  33. av3ry Avatar
    av3ry

    Aw, cute!

  34. av3ry Avatar
    av3ry

    Aw, cute!

  35. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    It’s so nice to see siblings having so much fun together instead of fighting. Very nice facial work on Bronte, and her brother’s “Sharpie” tats are nice, too.

  36. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    It’s so nice to see siblings having so much fun together instead of fighting. Very nice facial work on Bronte, and her brother’s “Sharpie” tats are nice, too.

  37. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    It’s so nice to see siblings having so much fun together instead of fighting. Very nice facial work on Bronte, and her brother’s “Sharpie” tats are nice, too.

  38. snakelady1956 Avatar
    snakelady1956

    It’s so nice to see siblings having so much fun together instead of fighting. Very nice facial work on Bronte, and her brother’s “Sharpie” tats are nice, too.

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    tat2deverywhere

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