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.

A blast from the past

Do not adjust your screen.  What you are seeing isn’t a real saber tooth tiger skull, nor is it an oil pastel recreation.  It’s a fantastic tattoo from Frederick Bain.

Frederick works at The Piercing Urge in Melbourne.

Comments

14 responses to “A blast from the past”

  1. meow Avatar
    meow

    oh wow, awesome

  2. meow Avatar
    meow

    oh wow, awesome

  3. Andrae McKrazy Avatar
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  5. satan Avatar

    Awesome tatt,but y no news

  6. satan Avatar

    Awesome tatt,but y no news

  7. ryan Avatar
    ryan

    What will this tattoo look like in 3-4 years? Anyone want to take a guess?

  8. ryan Avatar
    ryan

    What will this tattoo look like in 3-4 years? Anyone want to take a guess?

  9. Rob Avatar

    @Satan & Andrae: My net connection went down early Friday and was out most of the weekend. I’ll try to get a news post up either today or tomorrow to make up for it.

  10. Rob Avatar

    @Satan & Andrae: My net connection went down early Friday and was out most of the weekend. I’ll try to get a news post up either today or tomorrow to make up for it.

  11. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    re: #4 – Who cares?

  12. Jon P Avatar
    Jon P

    re: #4 – Who cares?

  13. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    this is fucking beautiful. I’d like…hang this on my wall.

  14. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    this is fucking beautiful. I’d like…hang this on my wall.

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