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.

Leaping Over the Ledge


You know what? I think we need more self-referential tattoos. Brim at Skin Creation in Cardiff, Wales, UK, has the right idea.

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Comments

52 responses to “Leaping Over the Ledge”

  1. SDietz Avatar
    SDietz

    I can’t say why, but I really enjoy this.

  2. SDietz Avatar
    SDietz

    I can’t say why, but I really enjoy this.

  3. unchain Avatar

    Awesome comment.

  4. unchain Avatar

    Awesome comment.

  5. goldust Avatar

    emmm…weird thing…

  6. goldust Avatar

    emmm…weird thing…

  7. xvanceyx Avatar

    This is badass. It makes me think of lemonade though, I’m assuming it’s because of the colors.

  8. xvanceyx Avatar

    This is badass. It makes me think of lemonade though, I’m assuming it’s because of the colors.

  9. slummyx Avatar
    slummyx

    It is what it is!

  10. slummyx Avatar
    slummyx

    It is what it is!

  11. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    well, it looks clean but… ain’t really sayin nothing

  12. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    well, it looks clean but… ain’t really sayin nothing

  13. Sean Avatar
    Sean

    Hahaha I really like this.

  14. Sean Avatar
    Sean

    Hahaha I really like this.

  15. Ron Avatar
    Ron

    Love it

  16. Ron Avatar
    Ron

    Love it

  17. crazzy420 Avatar
    crazzy420

    hahaha i absolutely love this.

  18. crazzy420 Avatar
    crazzy420

    hahaha i absolutely love this.

  19. Gizmo Avatar
    Gizmo

    Hah pml seen it on Skindeep Forums originally, quite funny.

    One question, is Skin Creation the new Dragon Ink? I recently heard they changed name?

  20. Gizmo Avatar
    Gizmo

    Hah pml seen it on Skindeep Forums originally, quite funny.

    One question, is Skin Creation the new Dragon Ink? I recently heard they changed name?

  21. Almaxaquotal Avatar

    I love that font style… and I love the colours… and it is well placed and looks really really nice… so I guess it is indeed an awesome tattoo XD

  22. Almaxaquotal Avatar

    I love that font style… and I love the colours… and it is well placed and looks really really nice… so I guess it is indeed an awesome tattoo XD

  23. cuntcumber Avatar

    I think I’d be friends with whoever has this tattoo. It’s fucking great.

  24. cuntcumber Avatar

    I think I’d be friends with whoever has this tattoo. It’s fucking great.

  25. ElloSara Avatar

    Makes me want to eat animal crackers.

  26. ElloSara Avatar

    Makes me want to eat animal crackers.

  27. valy Avatar

    oh…the colors..the font…looks so sweet xD…and i have to agree…that’s an awesome tattoo ^^

  28. valy Avatar

    oh…the colors..the font…looks so sweet xD…and i have to agree…that’s an awesome tattoo ^^

  29. Sam Avatar

    OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! This is my tattoo and I love it. Thank you all for your comments.

    And to Gizmo, nope, Skin Creation has always been Skin Creation, it’s in Cardiff. Dragon Ink is in Swansea.

  30. Sam Avatar

    OH MY GOD!!!!!!!! This is my tattoo and I love it. Thank you all for your comments.

    And to Gizmo, nope, Skin Creation has always been Skin Creation, it’s in Cardiff. Dragon Ink is in Swansea.

  31. Eplefe Avatar
    Eplefe

    That is truly an awesome tattoo.

  32. Eplefe Avatar
    Eplefe

    That is truly an awesome tattoo.

  33. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    got to disagree with the “obvious”

  34. soeppel Avatar
    soeppel

    got to disagree with the “obvious”

  35. fireship Avatar

    something about the colors. . .they are wonderous

  36. fireship Avatar

    something about the colors. . .they are wonderous

  37. Bosch Avatar
    Bosch

    Nobody can say he doesnt have an awesome tattoo! =D

  38. Bosch Avatar
    Bosch

    Nobody can say he doesnt have an awesome tattoo! =D

  39. jake Avatar

    haha awesome

  40. jake Avatar

    haha awesome

  41. Tony (halftone) Avatar
    Tony (halftone)

    You know Sam, now you need “Crappy Tattoo” on the other shoulder, by someone like me, who struggles to write clearly 🙂

  42. Tony (halftone) Avatar
    Tony (halftone)

    You know Sam, now you need “Crappy Tattoo” on the other shoulder, by someone like me, who struggles to write clearly 🙂

  43. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    love the font love the colour!

  44. katy prost Avatar
    katy prost

    love the font love the colour!

  45. T Avatar
    T

    Love the font and the message.

  46. T Avatar
    T

    Love the font and the message.

  47. SuperNova Avatar
    SuperNova

    The crispness of the lines is amazing!!!! Especially on the fonts. Superb!

  48. SuperNova Avatar
    SuperNova

    The crispness of the lines is amazing!!!! Especially on the fonts. Superb!

  49. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    Love the circus-y font. And the general awesome-ness of it all.
    it pretty much sums itself up.

  50. kayla Avatar
    kayla

    Love the circus-y font. And the general awesome-ness of it all.
    it pretty much sums itself up.

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