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.

Count Every Beautiful Thing We Can See


We’ve featured this beautiful Chris Dingwell backpiece before in a more unfinished state and hot holy damn, it is looking tremendous. The cloud effect, which was discussed at length in the previous post, is much clearer now, the classical-style nudes are a great touch, and the birds on her shoulder are a lovely addition as well. Hopefully we’re kept in the loop if this goes any further!

(Tattoo by Chris Dingwell at Sanctuary Tattoo in Portland, Maine.)

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Comments

92 responses to “Count Every Beautiful Thing We Can See”

  1. Sabbath Avatar
    Sabbath

    Always wanted to claim firsties 🙂 Beautiful birds, rocking piece

  2. Sabbath Avatar
    Sabbath

    Always wanted to claim firsties 🙂 Beautiful birds, rocking piece

  3. markysixx Avatar
    markysixx

    Marriage?

  4. markysixx Avatar
    markysixx

    Marriage?

  5. Bigal Avatar
    Bigal

    That’s beautiful!
    I’d be afraid my significant other will get lost in paradise. ^^

  6. Bigal Avatar
    Bigal

    That’s beautiful!
    I’d be afraid my significant other will get lost in paradise. ^^

  7. RIRRIAN Avatar

    that is honestly one of the most /stunning/ pieces i’ve seen. the arm piece especially. <3

  8. RIRRIAN Avatar

    that is honestly one of the most /stunning/ pieces i’ve seen. the arm piece especially. <3

  9. MRC Avatar

    This is absolutely amazing.

  10. MRC Avatar

    This is absolutely amazing.

  11. goldust Avatar

    What’s wrong with birds in the right end corner?

  12. goldust Avatar

    What’s wrong with birds in the right end corner?

  13. Ron Avatar
    Ron

    Beautiful tattoo on a beautiful girl

  14. Ron Avatar
    Ron

    Beautiful tattoo on a beautiful girl

  15. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    Wish you guys had a bigger picture, I’d love to zoom in and look at some of that detail work cause it just looks incredible!

  16. Tom V. Avatar
    Tom V.

    Wish you guys had a bigger picture, I’d love to zoom in and look at some of that detail work cause it just looks incredible!

  17. molly Avatar
    molly

    woowww

  18. molly Avatar
    molly

    woowww

  19. nickels Avatar
    nickels

    absolutely stunning!!
    i love the arm piece the most also, but obviously the entire thing is gorg.

  20. nickels Avatar
    nickels

    absolutely stunning!!
    i love the arm piece the most also, but obviously the entire thing is gorg.

  21. JamieKirsten Avatar

    This is stunning!

  22. JamieKirsten Avatar

    This is stunning!

  23. veganjello Avatar

    That’s absolutely amazing!

  24. veganjello Avatar

    That’s absolutely amazing!

  25. Joli Suicide Avatar

    that is incredibly gorgeous!

  26. Joli Suicide Avatar

    that is incredibly gorgeous!

  27. brittney Avatar
    brittney

    oh my golly! who did this?

  28. brittney Avatar
    brittney

    oh my golly! who did this?

  29. Burcu Avatar

    Breathtaking!

  30. Burcu Avatar

    Breathtaking!

  31. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    so beautiful. and perfect. ughhh <3

  32. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    so beautiful. and perfect. ughhh <3

  33. VOMIT Avatar

    Holy shit that is absolutely beautiful!!!!!

  34. VOMIT Avatar

    Holy shit that is absolutely beautiful!!!!!

  35. Random. Avatar

    Hooray for Neutral Milk Hotel.
    This has shown up on the amazing_ink livejournal community and it deserves all the recognition it’s gotten.
    I really love the work I’ve seen coming from Sanctuary Tattoo.
    The way that wing curves with her shoulder is perfect!

  36. Random. Avatar

    Hooray for Neutral Milk Hotel.
    This has shown up on the amazing_ink livejournal community and it deserves all the recognition it’s gotten.
    I really love the work I’ve seen coming from Sanctuary Tattoo.
    The way that wing curves with her shoulder is perfect!

  37. lightsout Avatar

    Amazing backpiece, and shes gorgeous as well.

  38. lightsout Avatar

    Amazing backpiece, and shes gorgeous as well.

  39. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    WOAH. Just.. w.. oo..aaaahhh.

  40. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    WOAH. Just.. w.. oo..aaaahhh.

  41. The sky conspires to swallow me. Avatar
    The sky conspires to swallow me.

    This is so beautiful, I’m speechless.

  42. The sky conspires to swallow me. Avatar
    The sky conspires to swallow me.

    This is so beautiful, I’m speechless.

  43. butt Avatar
    butt

    Am I the only one that thinks Adam’s hair looks like a bad toupee?

  44. butt Avatar
    butt

    Am I the only one that thinks Adam’s hair looks like a bad toupee?

  45. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    wow wow HOLY SHIT
    i LOVE it! i love classic inspired tattoos they are just so classy and timeless. BEAUTIFUL.

  46. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    wow wow HOLY SHIT
    i LOVE it! i love classic inspired tattoos they are just so classy and timeless. BEAUTIFUL.

  47. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    i want to see wat the birds like round the front. im so jealous right now.

  48. lauren Avatar
    lauren

    i want to see wat the birds like round the front. im so jealous right now.

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