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.

Time is But the Stream


NOTE: No delicious, delicious fish were harmed in the making of this tattoo by Todo at ABT Tattoo in Hampton, Georgia.

And just like that, another in the books. Take it easy, ModBlog, and we’ll see you in the morning.

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Comments

50 responses to “Time is But the Stream”

  1. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    WOWZERS!!
    the colour is absolutely BRILLIANT!

    😀

  2. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    WOWZERS!!
    the colour is absolutely BRILLIANT!

    😀

  3. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    the detail in this is amazing.

  4. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    the detail in this is amazing.

  5. Rehan Avatar
    Rehan

    awesome bass,

  6. Rehan Avatar
    Rehan

    awesome bass,

  7. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    Amazing

  8. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    Amazing

  9. David R Avatar
    David R

    As an avid fisherman the authenticity and detail in this, as already mentioned are astounding. The silhouette of the dude is a little whack, but the swivel more than makes up for it

  10. David R Avatar
    David R

    As an avid fisherman the authenticity and detail in this, as already mentioned are astounding. The silhouette of the dude is a little whack, but the swivel more than makes up for it

  11. Becky G Avatar
    Becky G

    This reminds me of the covers for Trophy Bass. That was an epic fishing game. This, however, is much more brightly colored, and the fish doesn’t have that badass “I’m gonna break your line and steal your best lure” look. The accuracy on here is amazing. The artist actually included all five fins, and nobody ever does that.

    I feel like a dork saying that I enjoyed virtual fishing more than actual fishing, but there weren’t any mosquitos in the game.

  12. Becky G Avatar
    Becky G

    This reminds me of the covers for Trophy Bass. That was an epic fishing game. This, however, is much more brightly colored, and the fish doesn’t have that badass “I’m gonna break your line and steal your best lure” look. The accuracy on here is amazing. The artist actually included all five fins, and nobody ever does that.

    I feel like a dork saying that I enjoyed virtual fishing more than actual fishing, but there weren’t any mosquitos in the game.

  13. Al[ex]I Valentine Avatar
    Al[ex]I Valentine

    Cover from Rapala Pro Fishing videogame anyone?

    ^_^

  14. Al[ex]I Valentine Avatar
    Al[ex]I Valentine

    Cover from Rapala Pro Fishing videogame anyone?

    ^_^

  15. someone Avatar
    someone

    …it must really suck being a fish…

    i mean.. one day you are swimming along.. nice and cool (or the fish equivalent) on your way to a function or other… and then you see some yummy.. tasty looking tucker.. just hangin there… and then all of a sudden… a sharp jarring pain runs through your fish lips… and you are being dragged through the water… running into everything that comes between you and the surface.. until you are in the air… flying through the air until you fall down onto a hard surface where you flap around trying to find liquid… with these two legged two armed freaks looking down at you.. just to throw you into a bucket.. where your friends are already there…. dead… you take a few deep breaths.. but all that surrounds you.. is air…. you see the light.. and head towards it…

    RIP dear fish……..

  16. someone Avatar
    someone

    …it must really suck being a fish…

    i mean.. one day you are swimming along.. nice and cool (or the fish equivalent) on your way to a function or other… and then you see some yummy.. tasty looking tucker.. just hangin there… and then all of a sudden… a sharp jarring pain runs through your fish lips… and you are being dragged through the water… running into everything that comes between you and the surface.. until you are in the air… flying through the air until you fall down onto a hard surface where you flap around trying to find liquid… with these two legged two armed freaks looking down at you.. just to throw you into a bucket.. where your friends are already there…. dead… you take a few deep breaths.. but all that surrounds you.. is air…. you see the light.. and head towards it…

    RIP dear fish……..

  17. SkullKing Avatar
    SkullKing

    i don’t like fish for food…i mean…they smell so…fishy. nah.

    great tattoo!

  18. SkullKing Avatar
    SkullKing

    i don’t like fish for food…i mean…they smell so…fishy. nah.

    great tattoo!

  19. Dell Avatar
    Dell

    Yupp, videogame cover… Awsome colouring, subtle, but crisp!? haha

    Great piece… Spec the hook

  20. Dell Avatar
    Dell

    Yupp, videogame cover… Awsome colouring, subtle, but crisp!? haha

    Great piece… Spec the hook

  21. the_logic_of_crocodiles Avatar

    5. YES! haha i was about to say the same. oh the joys of working in a videogame store 😀

  22. the_logic_of_crocodiles Avatar

    5. YES! haha i was about to say the same. oh the joys of working in a videogame store 😀

  23. Dandy Avatar
    Dandy

    Instantly recognized it as video game cover art too, just didn’t know which fishing title.

  24. Dandy Avatar
    Dandy

    Instantly recognized it as video game cover art too, just didn’t know which fishing title.

  25. VOMIT Avatar

    Holy crap that’s incredible.

  26. VOMIT Avatar

    Holy crap that’s incredible.

  27. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    I had no idea fish had tongues…

    Someone that is quite an intense interpretation of a fish’s last moments- I’m impressed.

  28. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    I had no idea fish had tongues…

    Someone that is quite an intense interpretation of a fish’s last moments- I’m impressed.

  29. JonnyButts Avatar
    JonnyButts

    @ #6- You have got to be f’n kidding me? I hope you don’t keep a poor dog kenneled up in your house. Dogs are pack animals and should be allowed to run with other dogs, free of the confines of a house or fence in a yard. Could you imagine being a dog and being born into captivity, born a slave to a human family for the rest of your life. Poor Dogs…. lol

    Seriously tho, the artwork is great but as already mentioned its the cover for a video game about a sport that you should just go out and do as opposed to sitting on your couch playing a simulation.

    IMHO-

  30. JonnyButts Avatar
    JonnyButts

    @ #6- You have got to be f’n kidding me? I hope you don’t keep a poor dog kenneled up in your house. Dogs are pack animals and should be allowed to run with other dogs, free of the confines of a house or fence in a yard. Could you imagine being a dog and being born into captivity, born a slave to a human family for the rest of your life. Poor Dogs…. lol

    Seriously tho, the artwork is great but as already mentioned its the cover for a video game about a sport that you should just go out and do as opposed to sitting on your couch playing a simulation.

    IMHO-

  31. MissCeci Avatar
    MissCeci

    man that’s actually incredible. the detailed colouring is just fantastic!!

  32. MissCeci Avatar
    MissCeci

    man that’s actually incredible. the detailed colouring is just fantastic!!

  33. Mememanci Avatar
    Mememanci

    i love no back outlined tattoos

  34. Mememanci Avatar
    Mememanci

    i love no back outlined tattoos

  35. Stormchaser Avatar

    Extraordinary artwork, great!

  36. Stormchaser Avatar

    Extraordinary artwork, great!

  37. KIVAKA Avatar

    Right on thats super cool.

  38. KIVAKA Avatar

    Right on thats super cool.

  39. Phar Avatar
    Phar

    Brilliant! The colours, the angle and perspective, wow. So many details, and they’re so clean. Not a fan of fishing, but I love that tat!

  40. Phar Avatar
    Phar

    Brilliant! The colours, the angle and perspective, wow. So many details, and they’re so clean. Not a fan of fishing, but I love that tat!

  41. Dagon Avatar

    I <3 tattoos that actually USE colour.

  42. Dagon Avatar

    I <3 tattoos that actually USE colour.

  43. Amandagee Avatar

    i don’t fish…but this is amazing. great work.

  44. Amandagee Avatar

    i don’t fish…but this is amazing. great work.

  45. possessed Avatar
    possessed

    Wow. Fuckin’ amazin’.

  46. possessed Avatar
    possessed

    Wow. Fuckin’ amazin’.

  47. Meliss Avatar

    ohhh my gawd. im inlove. this is so great! i love fishing……this is so perfect in every way

  48. Meliss Avatar

    ohhh my gawd. im inlove. this is so great! i love fishing……this is so perfect in every way

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