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All taken with the D FA28-105mm 'kit lens'.

The judges of proceedings ....

MarkJerling · 05-23-2017, 05:57 PM - **1 Like**

Nice shots Clackers.

**clackers** · 05-23-2017, 06:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Thanks, mate, I now have a cute little butterfly in the small of my back. Goes with the dolphin on my left buttock.

photolady95 · 05-23-2017, 06:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Goes with the dolphin on my left buttock.

TMI clackers.

Love the tats but I don't have any. My daughter and two grand daughters do though.

**clackers** · 05-23-2017, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

TMI clackers.

Love the tats but I don't have any. My daughter and two grand daughters do though.

Yeah, it's a generational thing, Photolady.

I get that it's now mainstream, it's no longer just the province of bikies, sailors and guys doing time.

The skills of many of these artists is undeniable, too. And the patience of the customers ... some I talked to had been needled for eight hours straight.

**volley** · 05-23-2017, 09:55 PM - **1 Like**

Great work (of all artists in front and behind the camera).
I was never brave enough to get one ... maybe for my 61st birthday??

**clackers** · 05-23-2017, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by volley

Great work (of all artists in front and behind the camera).
I was never brave enough to get one ... maybe for my 61st birthday??

I think one of your countrymen got a tatt of the FA31 Ltd element diagram ... much cooler than an anchor or a dragon, obviously!

Last edited by clackers; 05-23-2017 at 10:28 PM.

jondahutt · 05-24-2017, 03:46 AM - **1 Like**

Lots of great shots here.

Unregistered User 8 · 05-24-2017, 04:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clackers

Thanks, mate, I now have a cute little butterfly in the small of my back. Goes with the dolphin on my left buttock.

Please no photographs of them mate !!!

Excellent series of images above, very well taken.

**wizofoz** · 05-24-2017, 04:47 AM - **3 Likes**

Nicely taken Clarkey. Art is such an individual taste. Not my cup o' tea but it is undeniable that these kids think they are important. I never have figured out how they think they are being individual by looking like everyone else with tatts, but hey, what would I know? (colour me fuddy duddy).

I hope these kids still like them in 40 years time, there is no going back (or is there? I've often thought a tatt removal business would be a goldmine

)

My daughter and her hubby have quite a collection, but they are respectful enough to at least make a pretense of covering them up when they visit. No neck or face tatts, thank goodness.

Janse · 05-24-2017, 02:27 PM - **1 Like**

Great series!

**robgski** · 05-24-2017, 02:38 PM - **1 Like**

Very nice work.

**clackers** · 05-24-2017, 04:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wizofoz

I've often thought a tatt removal business would be a goldmine

).

Get in at the ground level, Wiz!

There were some terrific twee cartoon animals and photorealistic depictions of family members.

But there could be a massive demand for laser facilities in a decade's time as people now working in middle management remember that unlike dyed hair and piercings, that Celtic sleeve can't be discarded.

**clackers** · 05-24-2017, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pjv

Please no photographs of them mate !!!

Excellent series of images above, very well taken.

Thanks, PJV. Note that the leftmost judge in the last pic has black lizard contacts in his eyes. Could be your new look!

**wizofoz** · 05-24-2017, 05:02 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by clackers

that Celtic sleeve can't be discarded.

Amputation?

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05-23-2017, 05:57 PM - 1 Like	#2
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,423	Nice shots Clackers.

05-23-2017, 06:41 PM - 2 Likes	#3
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397 Original Poster	Thanks, mate, I now have a cute little butterfly in the small of my back. Goes with the dolphin on my left buttock.

05-23-2017, 06:45 PM - 1 Like	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by clackers Goes with the dolphin on my left buttock. TMI clackers. Love the tats but I don't have any. My daughter and two grand daughters do though.

05-23-2017, 06:56 PM	#5
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 TMI clackers. Love the tats but I don't have any. My daughter and two grand daughters do though. Yeah, it's a generational thing, Photolady. I get that it's now mainstream, it's no longer just the province of bikies, sailors and guys doing time. The skills of many of these artists is undeniable, too. And the patience of the customers ... some I talked to had been needled for eight hours straight.

05-23-2017, 09:55 PM - 1 Like	#6
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Great work (of all artists in front and behind the camera). I was never brave enough to get one ... maybe for my 61st birthday??

05-23-2017, 10:18 PM	#7
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397 Original Poster	Originally posted by volley Great work (of all artists in front and behind the camera). I was never brave enough to get one ... maybe for my 61st birthday?? I think one of your countrymen got a tatt of the FA31 Ltd element diagram ... much cooler than an anchor or a dragon, obviously! Last edited by clackers; 05-23-2017 at 10:28 PM.

05-24-2017, 03:46 AM - 1 Like	#8
jondahutt Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Placerville, California Photos: Albums Posts: 39	Lots of great shots here.

05-24-2017, 04:24 AM - 1 Like	#9
Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by clackers Thanks, mate, I now have a cute little butterfly in the small of my back. Goes with the dolphin on my left buttock. Please no photographs of them mate !!! Excellent series of images above, very well taken.

05-24-2017, 04:47 AM - 3 Likes	#10
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Nicely taken Clarkey. Art is such an individual taste. Not my cup o' tea but it is undeniable that these kids think they are important. I never have figured out how they think they are being individual by looking like everyone else with tatts, but hey, what would I know? (colour me fuddy duddy). I hope these kids still like them in 40 years time, there is no going back (or is there? I've often thought a tatt removal business would be a goldmine ) My daughter and her hubby have quite a collection, but they are respectful enough to at least make a pretense of covering them up when they visit. No neck or face tatts, thank goodness.

05-24-2017, 02:27 PM - 1 Like	#11
Janse Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 4,460	Great series!

05-24-2017, 02:38 PM - 1 Like	#12
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Very nice work.

05-24-2017, 04:55 PM - 1 Like	#13
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397 Original Poster	Originally posted by wizofoz I've often thought a tatt removal business would be a goldmine ). Get in at the ground level, Wiz! There were some terrific twee cartoon animals and photorealistic depictions of family members. But there could be a massive demand for laser facilities in a decade's time as people now working in middle management remember that unlike dyed hair and piercings, that Celtic sleeve can't be discarded.

05-24-2017, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#14
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397 Original Poster	Originally posted by pjv Please no photographs of them mate !!! Excellent series of images above, very well taken. Thanks, PJV. Note that the leftmost judge in the last pic has black lizard contacts in his eyes. Could be your new look!

05-24-2017, 05:02 PM - 3 Likes	#15
wizofoz Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne, Outer east. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,695	Originally posted by clackers that Celtic sleeve can't be discarded. Amputation?

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