OMG – I don’t think I would want to live with that for the rest of my life or God forbid wake up to that!. Thanks |Timothy for sharing and expanding the mind:)
This is fascinating from an art perspective. Tattoos are not nearly as big here in South Africa as they are in developed countries so I don’t see them unless we travel.
hey Tim, I’d love to use your favorite moon picture in a post coming for MasticadaresUsa if you are ok with that? can you please email me.. I can’t find your email address for some weird reason. 🙏🏼
Do you have one in mind? I have so many moon photos I can say I have a favorite.
Moody yet hopeful…
I know me.. either.. I looked at a lot and love them all. hahahah.starts with the moon have me ponder all that’s gone on in a dark sky.
Battling of the night, calming of the soul of a broken heart
Ends with Grow wings for warm tomorrow.
🥰
I’ll find something and send it to you.
Oh awesome.. thanks a lot Tim! 💞
Those are some very well done tattoos, quite artistic. I would never do anything like this myself, but that man is walking artwork.
Um nothing against tattoos and such for I myself have a few but I must admit this is over the top and it makes me cringe. Too much. Great poem though, Tim!!
Brilliant haiku and photo pairing. I must admit I am curious about the context. Someone wanted a photo shoot done so he took his shirt off in front of a sign that said “Ink” (and other things)? Is this a promotional shoot for a new tattoo parlor?
Thanks, JYP. I’m happy you liked the Inku. I guess other people were too shocked by the inked man to notice the poem or comment on it. Or they thought the poem sucked.
I was asked to photograph a tattoo conference some years ago. I was looking for other old photos when I came across the tattoo conference. I posted only a couple of photos from that conference way back when. I made the rest of the photos available to the participants.
It’s an excellent inku. Conveys a whole story in few words.
Interesting. I’m trying to imagine what goes on at a tattoo conference. Is it more networking or are people actually giving each other tattoos?
They network and tattoo each other at tattoo conferences. There are vendors selling inks and tattoo supplies as well. Why WP spams your answer to my comment is beyond me.
Incredible tattoo!
Lovely poem and photography, too!
Great shot ~ the background contrasts and highlights the tattoos, and those are incredible tattoos… you can really make out the detail. So… what tattoo did you end up getting?!? 🙂
That ink is really well done and I even like the artistic liberties done on Lisa. That either took a lot of planning (certainly many sittings that’s for sure) or his chosen artists have definitely mastered canvas spacing. That rib and elbow work will test your manliness. Personally would not put one where there is a good chance it will distort as the body changes (as in lower sides), but ink placement is personal and kudos for achieving his vision.
Off Center & Not Even 
Ink-credible
Thanks, Ivor.
Kinda creepy to me.
I think it’s safe to say it’s beyond kinda. It’s creepy. Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim. 🙂
So eventually the tattos will be preserved
Like skin parchments?
Tottoos are pretty much permanent. Thanks, abvr.
That’s true.
You are welcome Timothy.
Inky!
With an Inku. Thanks, Nancy.
For me… that is way too much. I just don’t get it.
I don’t either. But it’s interesting artwork. Thanks, Dale.
It is definitely out there art!
His tats are very well done.
That they are.
I am not a huge fan of tats so…
Nice work but not my piece of cake 🙂
Thanks, Rudi.
That must have been sheer agony . . . .
I can imagine. But just think. All those famous people have is back now. Thanks, Shey.
Lol!
He really took it ALL the way, didn’t he?! The pain…!
Happy to see he’s placed his dogs on top! 😉
Great shot + Timku!
OMG – I don’t think I would want to live with that for the rest of my life or God forbid wake up to that!. Thanks |Timothy for sharing and expanding the mind:)
I hear you on that point. You are welcome, Janet. There will be more. Thanks for dropping by.
hmmm not for me, and I do have a tat… it is a bit too much for me. Have a good day!
I know lots of people with wee tats. Thanks, CD.
This is fascinating from an art perspective. Tattoos are not nearly as big here in South Africa as they are in developed countries so I don’t see them unless we travel.
Tattoos are quite popular these days. Thanks, Roberta.
The Illustrated Man.
You remember the movie? I saw it when I was a teenager in the 70s. Thanks, Brad.
Didn’t see the movie. I had to use my imagination while reading the book.
You get the idea with this post. I’ll be posting more later.
Covered head to toe.. hope you don’t get any ideas. ouch is all I ever think.. 😂
No tats for me. Thanks, Cindy.
I hear ya and am with you! 💞
hey Tim, I’d love to use your favorite moon picture in a post coming for MasticadaresUsa if you are ok with that? can you please email me.. I can’t find your email address for some weird reason. 🙏🏼
Do you have one in mind? I have so many moon photos I can say I have a favorite.
Moody yet hopeful…
I know me.. either.. I looked at a lot and love them all. hahahah.starts with the moon have me ponder all that’s gone on in a dark sky.
Battling of the night, calming of the soul of a broken heart
Ends with Grow wings for warm tomorrow.
🥰
I’ll find something and send it to you.
Oh awesome.. thanks a lot Tim! 💞
Those are some very well done tattoos, quite artistic. I would never do anything like this myself, but that man is walking artwork.
I have more photos of illustrated men I’ll be posting at some point in the future. Thanks, Lavinia.
The Illustrated Man – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Illustrated_Man
Brad mentioned it. I saw the movie in the 70s. did you see it?
No, I didn’t, but I do remember the title.
Awesome poem, Tim.
Thanks, Jeff.
Welcome, Tim.
Um nothing against tattoos and such for I myself have a few but I must admit this is over the top and it makes me cringe. Too much. Great poem though, Tim!!
Thanks for acknowledging the poem, Amy Rose. That’s a lot of ink on that guy, but I’ll be posting more colorful inked men in the future.
Brilliant haiku and photo pairing. I must admit I am curious about the context. Someone wanted a photo shoot done so he took his shirt off in front of a sign that said “Ink” (and other things)? Is this a promotional shoot for a new tattoo parlor?
Thanks, JYP. I’m happy you liked the Inku. I guess other people were too shocked by the inked man to notice the poem or comment on it. Or they thought the poem sucked.
I was asked to photograph a tattoo conference some years ago. I was looking for other old photos when I came across the tattoo conference. I posted only a couple of photos from that conference way back when. I made the rest of the photos available to the participants.
It’s an excellent inku. Conveys a whole story in few words.
Interesting. I’m trying to imagine what goes on at a tattoo conference. Is it more networking or are people actually giving each other tattoos?
They network and tattoo each other at tattoo conferences. There are vendors selling inks and tattoo supplies as well. Why WP spams your answer to my comment is beyond me.
Incredible tattoo!
Lovely poem and photography, too!
Thanks, Dawn.
Great shot ~ the background contrasts and highlights the tattoos, and those are incredible tattoos… you can really make out the detail. So… what tattoo did you end up getting?!? 🙂
No tats for me. I just did the shooting. Thanks, Randall.
That ink is really well done and I even like the artistic liberties done on Lisa. That either took a lot of planning (certainly many sittings that’s for sure) or his chosen artists have definitely mastered canvas spacing. That rib and elbow work will test your manliness. Personally would not put one where there is a good chance it will distort as the body changes (as in lower sides), but ink placement is personal and kudos for achieving his vision.
It is good job. Thanks, Brian.
Getting tattoos an addiction, so I hear. Not the most pleasant body art I’ve ever seen.
😳
I think it does get addictive. It’s strange, but so well done. Thanks, Resa.
Yes….well done! xx
Sooner or later
the quick all become
dried ink 🔏
And who shall come to judge the quick and the dried ink? Timothy borrowing from Timothy. Thanks, David.