Let me show you my favorite...

[redbird]

Carl Zimmer has been collecting science-related tattoos for a few years. I sent him a picture of my coelacanth tattoo for his Web page, and then for his upcoming book. I don't much like the subtitle—I don't think I'm science-obsessed, and certainly not obsessed with coelacanths—but I do think it's a cool project. (And I should probably see if I can make a usable icon out of this photo.)



ETA: I just got a follow-up email, asking for artist information so Carl can put credits in the book. This tattoo was done by Craig Cooley, who is now in Lake Charles, LA.

Comments

[jesse_the_k]

That's awesome. Is the skin raised around the edges or is that a color-contrast artifact?

[redbird]

That's an artifact.

This tattoo itches once in a while—my others don't, and I don't know if it's a particular ink or just chance—but it's flat, and a purely visual effect, as intended.

Because of where this one is, it's hard to show off in normal clothing (though the exercise bras disguised as tops that I wear at the gym do expose it).

[rydra_wong]

Oh, WOW. That's gorgeous.

[redbird]

*grin*

[browngirl.livejournal.com]

That's a gorgeous, subtly modulated tattoo!

[beetiger.livejournal.com]

I got Craig Cooley to do my realistic honeybee on apple blossom tattoo, on your recommendation, and am very happy with it.

[mjlayman.livejournal.com]

It looks 3D -- I was worried for a minute. It's really well done.

[amaebi.livejournal.com]

I like that tattoo.

[athenais.livejournal.com]

It is such a great tattoo. Superb work.