Zack
Screw RC
On the way home from work, i got this crazy idea, what if i got a tattoo of a tri-x box? I have been considering a tattoo for a while because my 18th birthday is coming up, and i think it would be kind of a neat thing to have. In 10-20 years tri-x might be gone forever and it could be my way of remembering. It might be kinda cool to show my kids or grandkids one day? Any thoughts or comments? Is this a bad idea?
BrianShaw
Well-known
Rather than a tat of the film box, why not a tat of the film itself... you know, with the leader, perforated edge (if 35mm) and appropriate edge markings. Have it put on a long part of the body like the arm (24 exposure) or leg (36 exposure).
But honestly... why not just save a few boxes of Tri-X for the future generations rather than the tatoo. Might be better for you to celebrate turning 18 by getting drunk and (if you live in Hawaii) getting lei'd.
But honestly... why not just save a few boxes of Tri-X for the future generations rather than the tatoo. Might be better for you to celebrate turning 18 by getting drunk and (if you live in Hawaii) getting lei'd.
John Camp
Well-known
When my daughter was of tatooable age, I pleaded with her: pierce anything you want, drink even Miller Lite, I said, but don't tatoo. Tats don't heal; holes do, and you can always go to detox. Your kids won't be interested in your tats when you grow up, because by that time, the tatoo will more closely resemble a bruise, they'll be out of fashion, and there'll be wrinkles and hair in it anyway. Old tatoos are not attractive.
JC
JC
dmr
Registered Abuser
Zack said:
Yes, it is a bad idea.
amateriat
We're all light!
I say: just keep shooting. More pictures, more memories preserved, less pain.
- Barrett
- Barrett
Zack
Screw RC
amateriat said:
Yeah, that pretty much just talked me out of it.
BrianShaw
Well-known
Zack said:
You're a smart kid!
kvanderlaag
my autofocus is broken.
Take a picture of Tri-X.
kmack
do your job, then let go
How about a GOMZ or LZOS logo instead. Much cooler than a Tri-X box.
back alley
IMAGES
i like ink.
erikhaugsby
killer of threads
back alley said:
Don't we all? Don't we all.
rbiemer
Unabashed Amateur
When I turned 18, I wanted a tatoo but I decided to wait until I figured out what meant enough to me to be permanent and what would still look good when I'm old. 28 years later, I still haven't found one that will meet both of those requirements. But as soon as I do, I'll get me some ink!
Rob
Rob
back alley
IMAGES
i have a couple and will likely get another, sometime.
Zack
Screw RC
Ill probably still get one, just not a tri-x box
kvanderlaag
my autofocus is broken.
KMZ represent. That'd be a fun logo to have on your body.
Or a Leica dot. Take THAT, collectors!
Maybe when I'm old and dead, someone'll cut it off my body and sell it on eBay as vintage.
Or a Leica dot. Take THAT, collectors!
Maybe when I'm old and dead, someone'll cut it off my body and sell it on eBay as vintage.
stet
lurker.
I have one that I wanted at 18, but it didn't happen till I was 27. Didn't ink any of the other ideas I had, though, which I'm really glad about.
K
Kyle
Guest
That's a terrible idea.
I'd much rather get an HP5 tattoo.
I'd much rather get an HP5 tattoo.
Heath
Classic Camera Collector
I am thinking of getting the Canon logo inked on me somewhere inconspicuous. I already have a cat and a tribal design (a work in progress).
In fact, here is the cat.....
Heath
In fact, here is the cat.....
Heath
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Socke
Guest
My Grandfather was a sailor and had an anchor on his right forearm. As a kid I was very impressed by this but my grampa told me how he liked the tatoo for a couple of years after he got it but hated it ever since.
So I've got no tattoos after eight years in the navy and still don't want them.
And I allways preach to the girls who want one of those tribal tatoos on their backs that they may think it over and try to imagine how cool and sexy it is after it is a) out of fashion and b) not on a 18 but on a 48 year old back.
So I've got no tattoos after eight years in the navy and still don't want them.
And I allways preach to the girls who want one of those tribal tatoos on their backs that they may think it over and try to imagine how cool and sexy it is after it is a) out of fashion and b) not on a 18 but on a 48 year old back.
sf
Veteran
Tattoos. Sweet idea. Never even crossed my mind.
I'm not the tattooing type, but I'd consider getting something photography related.
OH. . . . . brilliant.. . . . I've got it.
Simple graphic of a lens architecture!
I'd get the nice symmetrical super angulon sort - the Bronica RF645's 45mm.
100mm maybe.
Just a simple lineart tattoo.
then, when I'm wrinkly like the avatar, I can enjoy fond memories via skin exploration. Wrinkles will make for a more humorous experience too.
I'm not the tattooing type, but I'd consider getting something photography related.
OH. . . . . brilliant.. . . . I've got it.
Simple graphic of a lens architecture!
I'd get the nice symmetrical super angulon sort - the Bronica RF645's 45mm.
100mm maybe.
Just a simple lineart tattoo.
then, when I'm wrinkly like the avatar, I can enjoy fond memories via skin exploration. Wrinkles will make for a more humorous experience too.
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