what do you think of this as a tattoo on my lower back?

Question

i really want this blackbird on me somewhere, im thinking that it would probably look best on my lower back where there's plenty of space and its a nice flat area.

http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A1552/155274/300_155274.jpg

i dont want the text just the bird :-)

Answer 1

k i read your question, and then the answers, and i felt like i really had to answer. you're absolutely right, some people on this site are so f*cking rude, its unbelievable. i asked a question the other day about whether a certain tattoo would fit better on my arm or calf, and i got soo much sh*t for it. people will always use the rudest terms to describe something they don;t like. in your case slag tag and tramp stamp. these are suuuuuch stupid, inconsiderate, unintelligent and dense terms. really shows how closed minded people are.



personally, i think that the blackbird will fit your lower back the best. and it isn't a tramp stamp, either... its a wide, flat space that can accommodate a large tattoo. it could go on your upper back, but depending on how dark and solid your tattoo is going to be, i think it may be a liitle too overwhelming for the top.



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[as a side note : ive noticed, when i look at women with one sleeve tattoo, it almost seems as though their tattooed arm looks larger than their non tattooed arm. i know its just an illusion my mind is playing on me because of all the decorated body art that makes it seem like the arm as more area. so i think this would happen with an upper back tattoo too (thats as large and dark as yours) not that it won't look nice by any means, but it will probably make you seem top heavy. that is why "tramp stamps" are usually appealing to people who dont hold stupid stigmas. its because it makes a woman appear curvier, if she has the right design on her lower back.]

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it depends how often you want to show it off too - if you want it to show a lot then upper back (but ask the artist to perhaps lighten the bird a little, by adding details rather than it being so much solid black everywhere). if you want to be discrete, than put it on your lower back. i think it would look awesome if the wings stretched out, and the top tips extended and curled around your hips a little. it would probably never show when youre older, if thats a concern, cuz your clothes would cover it.



whether or not people like the location, personally, your image would look best there because of the size, shape, and colour.

Answer 2

Personally I would go for your chest right above your boob where your heart is. That way it's covered for work and it is in a good personal place. Lower back is not a good placement for that tattoo. Honestly if I were to get a tattoo in memory of someone else it wouldn't be about me, it would be something about the person who passed away. Something that was their favorite or something that reminds you of him but you should never get your own name tattooed on you, it just looks stupid like you are into yourself. You should get something that symbolizes your dad not what your dad called you.

Answer 3

Yes ,it could be a nice tattoo.



But:

I think you need to add something horizontal to it. Because when you have something like that is compact more often than not it will make the back look real wide.



The optical illusion is that there is a real long distance from the middle (where I presume the tattoo is going to be) to the edge.



Now if that is what you want then o.k. , but if it is not then consider adding some "Swirlies" as I call them.



E.g. of swirlie:

http://www.clipartof.com/details/clipart/39705.html

Answer 4

I think that it is nice, but maybe not as "grebby" if you get me? Like not as much sharp flicky scary bits at the ends of the wings kinda thing? I wouldnt get a huge one though as ive heard the same thing another person wrote on here that it can make the distance look quite big from the tattoo to the edge, i thinks you should go for it! Good luck x

Answer 5

I like the image, i personally wouldnt get it on my body but im sure that the things i have on my body arnt in everyones taste too. if you like it do it! I have a big dolphin on my foot and i bet most people would say why did you do that but i like it and thats all that matters, if your getting the tattoo for you and you like it and will never get sick of it then do it. it is nice! :) just becase its not in everyone elses taste dosnt mean it is a bad idea or tattoo... i say go with your shoulder. possible shoulder blade, or middle of the upper back. for me i think that because its a bird it should be higher up on your body. i think the upper back somewhere would suit it very nicely! good luck in whatever you decide and dont let the opinions of people you dont know get you down, if you like it who cares what everyone else thinks, its not like your getting something stupid that you would regret on you.

Answer 6

Yeh, I think that would look good, but I think it would look best between your shoulder blades!

Also, you might want to add in some extra details to the design, it's a bit round and compact at the moment. If you can't think of anything else go talk to your tattooist who can talk it through with you and draw you up your final design :)

Answer 7

Nobody elses opinion should affect your choice in tattoo, as it is completley YOURS



in my opinion, i think that is a beautiful idea for a tattoo.



good luck with it, hope it turns out the way you want, just make sure you are 100% certain that you want it, for you and only you :)





have a good day x

Answer 8

Lower or upper back would work well. I think if you added just a touch of red, maybe at the eyes or just past the tips of just a few of the outter feathers would look cool.



Best of luck.

Answer 9

thats small and detailed enough to go anywhere really.even round your ankle,but be carefull cause when black ones are small,if they are not done well enough they dont look right a few years down the line ok,so maybe have it done a bit bigger if going on your lower back and done very finely,not thick...Good luck and i hope it looks nicefor you....by the way it hurts lol unless you already know that lol

Answer 10

when it comes to tattoos, you have to think about the future, your not always going to be the age you are now!



like when i think about Eve (the singer) with her paw print tattoos on her chest, yeh it looks sexy now, but imagine when shes 50 with saggy wrinkly skin, it'll look ridiculous.



just picture yourself with that tattoo on your back in 20-30 years.



it'd make you look like an old hag lol.

Answer 11

yeah thats good, but maybe consider shoulder blade..





or ribs.. like these ones (i grabbed these pics off of google images)



http://image04.webshots.com/4/2/18/34/99621834YYrDIu_ph.jpg



http://senseslost.com/wp-content/uploads/sexy_tattoo.jpg (maybe a bit lower down tho. and sorry about the nudity in the pic lol)



but whatever you do, hope it all goes well and that your happy with your choice :)

Answer 12

I personally don't like tattoos on lower backs, they look like 'tramp stamps' and show no class. I'd recommend somewhere else, easily hid so you cannot see it when you bend over.

Not being rude, just an opinion, I think it would look nice somewhere else :)

Answer 13

urmm, i think you may regret it. I think if you're young, wait!! I know so many people that have regretted tats! but if you like it, don't listen to anyone else, it's your body. I'm sure alot of people will love it, alot of people will hate it, it's marmite :)

Answer 14

I like it,personally i think it would look good on your upper back between your shoulder blades..

Answer 15

hmmm, i think it would be okay if you got it smaller.

and yeah, it would look good on the lower back.

Answer 16

To be honest hun its totally up to you! i like it and ignore the ppl who call them (tramp stamps) theyre probs too chicken to get 1 themselves.

i like it but you got to think that you will be stuck with that for the rest of your life yeah u can get them removed but the price is triple the tattoo price.

but like i said the end of the day it is totally up too u. x x x

and for all u ppl that r callin lower bk tats tramp stamps dont no wat ur talkin about!!!

Answer 17

It's probably be the best place for it. Looks cool! Or your back shoulder blade.

Answer 18

Hi. I don't really like it much, but if u like it go ahead.

Luv from Mia XXX

Answer 19

I think it would look really nice, but it would look even better behind your shoulder=]

Answer 20

A tattoo anywhere is a silly idea, just think in 20 years time you will really wish you had not had it done. Use Henna transfers instead, much safer.

Answer 21

Chavtasitic!

Answer 22

Yeah that's not bad :)

Answer 23

thats good iv got one omg

Answer 24

yeah, it's OK

Answer 25

I like it. Really:)

Answer 26

awful

Answer 27

Just another tramp stamp, no matter what the tatt is.

Answer 28

Slag tag?