flygirl03 0 #1 September 26, 2004 As kai2k1 posted, I did Finally get my A. I want to (preferably) add something to the tat I got when I passed AFF and jumped my first solo, to mark this new achievement. Or, get something new.. I need suggestions for how to enhance, the tat I have. I Thought about having the pins colored in to cover the "highlights" The pins just don't look right like that. My tat guy said the pins would have to be black to cover it up. Then I want to add blue *sky* between the sun streaks. Any other suggestions??? Thanks C Edited to enlarge photo ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #2 September 26, 2004 why change something that works? (p.s , a bigger picture would cool "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracylu 0 #3 September 26, 2004 I think if you color in blue between the sun beams it'll only lessen the contrast and have the pins blend in. I think you picked a good design to start, and cant really see how you could modify it to make it better. Best of luck figuring it out and congrats again on the A!freefall puts everything in perspective Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #4 September 26, 2004 i say leave it as it is it looks wicked enough already Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #5 September 26, 2004 I wouldn't change it, It looks good the way it is. TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 1 #6 September 26, 2004 Leave it alone, there's enough people already with over statements.Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncrowe 0 #7 September 26, 2004 One of the better ones i've seen yet, leave it be "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girlygirl 0 #8 September 26, 2004 It looks great as is... I would get something else or nothing at all. I already had wings but wanted a pin as well someplace hidden and small. Haven't figured out where to put it yet though. Looking for an excellent pin drawing or photo to give my tattartist for reference but haven't found one. What did you use for the pins. They are very nice. If you can help me out that would be great.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #9 September 27, 2004 QuoteIt looks great as is... I would get something else or nothing at all. I already had wings but wanted a pin as well someplace hidden and small. Haven't figured out where to put it yet though. Looking for an excellent pin drawing or photo to give my tattartist for reference but haven't found one. What did you use for the pins. They are very nice. If you can help me out that would be great.... I gave my tattoo artist/friend a real pin. He traced it off. The actual tattoo is smaller than the photo. The pins are the size plus tracing around them. I gave him the "formation" of the pins, he added the sun and pin highlights. *** Thanks for all your opinions But, since the general consensus is leave it alone I guess I will But now I have to come up with something new and figure out where to put it ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #10 September 27, 2004 I love the pins like that. If you add on, extend outward with different experiences from your sky adventures as they happen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #11 September 27, 2004 I have to agree with a few of the folks here. Leave it alone! You will get more licenses, awards, etc.... that would be a tatoo under constant change. I would leave it alone. Looks good.Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #12 September 27, 2004 Thanks for all the opinions . I think I will just leave it as is. Don't believe I will get another. I have enough. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #13 September 28, 2004 Is that on your back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #14 September 28, 2004 QuoteIs that on your back? yes. my lower back hurt like h#!! too ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #15 September 28, 2004 I think it looks great the way it is. Although it is hard to get a feel for how big it is. PM me a pic of it where I can see your ass too. Just for size comparison! Just playin! Looks great! I would leave it alone. It looks great now, and if you added something and really didn't like it, it would be a bigger problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #16 September 28, 2004 QuotePM me a pic of it where I can see your ass too. Just for size comparison trust me.. you would have to pluck your eyes out after that visual..... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluee 0 #17 September 28, 2004 I would save the money for the laser treatment you will require when one of the following happens: 1) You realize you will not skydive your whole life like you thought you would 2) You realize getting a tattoo was a really stupid idea that was done to be different but was actually done to fit in 3) You get older and those curved pins look like the melting watches from a Dali painting 4) You possibly become successful in life and you realize that tattoos look like trailer trash on anyone except a Navy SEAL or other special forces soldiers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #18 September 28, 2004 Hi Bluee How are you today? Tried to check out your profile. since this was your first post Who you be Have you tried posting on the speakers corner forumOf course do whateveer floats your boat. It's the internet! R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #19 September 28, 2004 QuoteI would save the money for the laser treatment you will require when one of the following happens: 1) You realize you will not skydive your whole life like you thought you would 2) You realize getting a tattoo was a really stupid idea that was done to be different but was actually done to fit in 3) You get older and those curved pins look like the melting watches from a Dali painting 4) You possibly become successful in life and you realize that tattoos look like trailer trash on anyone except a Navy SEAL or other special forces soldiers. i don't care how wrinkled and faded they get. i will never have them removed. all three of my tats are symbols of Huge achievements in my life. every time i look at my wings and my dove i think of the struggles i had through my flight training and that i overcame many obsacles to get my pilot rating. my pin tat is a reminder of the fears i faced in jumping out the door and how i overcame that fear and gained confidence in myself. no, i won't be skydiving my whole life because, it is actually half over. probably more than half over... and who says i am not successful now? you are entitled to your opinion. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #20 September 28, 2004 QuoteI would save the money for the laser treatment you will require when one of the following happens: 1) You realize you will not skydive your whole life like you thought you would 2) You realize getting a tattoo was a really stupid idea that was done to be different but was actually done to fit in 3) You get older and those curved pins look like the melting watches from a Dali painting 4) You possibly become successful in life and you realize that tattoos look like trailer trash on anyone except a Navy SEAL or other special forces soldiers. Does someone needs a hug? Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifall 0 #21 September 28, 2004 It's a very nice tat, I say keep it as is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #22 September 28, 2004 Quotemy pin tat is a reminder of the fears i faced in jumping out the door and how i overcame that fear and gained confidence in myself. no, i won't be skydiving my whole life because, it is actually half over. probably more than half over... and who says i am not successful now? you are entitled to your opinion. nice reply!! Congratulations on getting your 'A' Your tattoo is gorgeous, nice taste, design & much to be proud of. If you play around with a stamp or cut yourself out a pin pattern there is much that can be added to your design if you please. It is a beauty just as it is also. Only suggestion I have is back tats with streched horizonal diamond shape..fit nice. Hard to describe- attached my back tat and a few designs with pins...2 or 3 are more horizontal shape. SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #23 September 28, 2004 cool... the last three look like formations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #24 September 28, 2004 Hi Smiles Nice designs. Learned something new just hit the print button on computer and the printer listened and gave me a hard copy Are those designs copyrighted? I can see it now come out get your Tandem, Video & Origional skydiving Tat in the same day. You to can become a real offical skydiver forever! The executive package R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 219 #25 September 28, 2004 QuoteI think if you color in blue between the sun beams it'll only lessen the contrast and have the pins blend in. I think you picked a good design to start, and cant really see how you could modify it to make it better. Best of luck figuring it out and congrats again on the A! I definately agree with that - but if you made a back ground of faint clouds and blue sky that fade off into the skin - It "Could" be added without looking like an addition.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
