Koi close up

Up-close, update to Christine's Koi tattoo.

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Desert_koi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Koi Tattoo, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

mak98 says:

That tattoo looks great. We're working on our lotus tattoos post.
Can we possibly include this photo in our website
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Let me know.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

tonggsurfer - James McIntosh says:

Beautiful tat!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Probably surprising to many Westerners is the large amount of myth surrounding this beautiful FISH. It is known outside Japan as the brightly colored white, golden, orange, and even calico fish that fascinates private collectors but that can also be found in public ponds. The Japanese carp or koi is one of the more popular and beautiful of Japanese tattoo symbols a beauty that belies its symbolic meaning. Although Chinese in origin, the carp is celebrated for its manly qualities in Japan. It is said to climb waterfalls bravely, and, if caught, it lies upon the cutting board awaiting the knife without a quiver, not unlike a SAMURAI facing a SWORD. This theme dates back to ancient China, where a legend tells of how any koi that succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate (on the Yellow River) would be transformed into a dragon. Thus the fish became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement. Eventually, the stoic fish came to be associated with so many masculine and positive qualities that it was appropriated for the annual Boys' Day festival in Japan, when colorful, streaming koi FLAGS are traditionally displayed for each son in the family. In tattoo imagery, especially in combination with flowing WATER, it symbolizes much the same—courage, the ability to attain high goals, and overcoming life's difficulties.
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peLao | says:

Great colors !!!
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Tattoo Gallery 2009 [deleted] says:

Hi, I am an admin of a group called TATTOO GALLERY 2009. Skin is canvas, and it will be more fun to see naked when its not a BLANK canvas. It would be my great pleasure if you can joint to MY GROUP. Thanks.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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