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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.

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A swan never forgets

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Rob

When I first saw this photo in the gallery, I had assumed that it was two separate tattoos.  It wasn’t until I zoomed in and looked at the full size image that I realized this is one solid piece covering the ribs and thigh.

Head on over to the wildlife and animal tattoo gallery to check out the full size photo of this tattoo by Anson Eastin from Forever Tattoo in Cape Coral, FL

Comments

22 responses to “A swan never forgets”

  1. dth Avatar
    dth

    Dali <3

  2. dth Avatar
    dth

    Dali <3

  3. Chas Avatar
    Chas

    Sweet! This was inspired by my favorite Dalí piece!

  4. Chas Avatar
    Chas

    Sweet! This was inspired by my favorite Dalí piece!

  5. Guilt of Eve Avatar
    Guilt of Eve

    Beeeeautiful work!

  6. Guilt of Eve Avatar
    Guilt of Eve

    Beeeeautiful work!

  7. Guilt of Eve Avatar
    Guilt of Eve

    Beeeeautiful work!

  8. Guilt of Eve Avatar
    Guilt of Eve

    Beeeeautiful work!

  9. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    Exquis!

  10. javiera Avatar
    javiera

    Exquis!

  11. Lizface Avatar
    Lizface

    This made my jaw drop, absolutely stunning. One of my favourite paintings.

  12. Lizface Avatar
    Lizface

    This made my jaw drop, absolutely stunning. One of my favourite paintings.

  13. Missy Avatar
    Missy

    Amazing.

  14. Missy Avatar
    Missy

    Amazing.

  15. Rachie Tartz Avatar
    Rachie Tartz

    I love Swans! <3 Such beautiful creatures and such a gorgeous tattoo!

  16. Rachie Tartz Avatar
    Rachie Tartz

    I love Swans! <3 Such beautiful creatures and such a gorgeous tattoo!

  17. Guti Avatar
    Guti

    EL GEnIO!

  18. Guti Avatar
    Guti

    EL GEnIO!

  19. Kerry Avatar
    Kerry

    Im suprised no one has mentioned that the elephant is the reflection in the water of the swan and trees…. Im not sure if this was the intention of the wearer, but the the swans chest looks like the elephants forehead, the swans wings look like the elephants ears, and the trees look like the elephants legs!!!!

  20. Kerry Avatar
    Kerry

    Im suprised no one has mentioned that the elephant is the reflection in the water of the swan and trees…. Im not sure if this was the intention of the wearer, but the the swans chest looks like the elephants forehead, the swans wings look like the elephants ears, and the trees look like the elephants legs!!!!

  21. Real Chanty Avatar
    Real Chanty

    Amazing!

  22. Real Chanty Avatar
    Real Chanty

    Amazing!

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