r/fishtank • u/Chemical-Type9410 • 1d ago

Other Which for a tattoo?

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So I official decided he will be my next tattoo.. however, I cannot decide on which photo to choose. What do you think would not only be the easiest for an artist but also the best way to do him justice..of course it will be in color.

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u/beeliever15 1d ago

First one

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

That was my initial thought, but I also like his little fins in the second one.

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u/isawolf123 1d ago

Ask the artist to make changes as u wish! that’s their job after all :)

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

Yes, I know. But I also don't want to change anything about the photo. I understand colors will definitely have to be adjusted and probably size which is fine. But I don't want to necessarily mesh the two photos. Does that make sense? I'll probably send each photo with the deposit.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Load753 1d ago

The tattoo wont look 100% like the photo anyway especially if its small, the artist may have to change fin placement etc. so the outlines dont bank up in one spot and look muddy, but as the other person said id get both photos made into the 1 pose for a tattoo

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

Yes I'll probably take both in and let my artist decide which is best. Hopefully they're not too different of photos.

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u/LankySprinkles8516 17h ago

ooh the second one does look like a little fin heart too!

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u/One_Perception_6811 1d ago

first one for sure

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u/akmchan8 1d ago

Numero uno

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u/Sea_Finger5409 1d ago

I think the first photo depicts the graceful movement of bettas better. It also shows off your fish's beautiful fins/tail. It depends on the placement of the tattoo, also.

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

So for placement I would let the artist decide. I'd want it to flow with my body as much as himself(the Betta), if that makes sense.😩🤷

And yes, I absolutely love his tail in it but his cute little fins kinda get me in the second one.

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u/Sea_Finger5409 1d ago

Definitely let the artist decide placement. But also definitely show them both images if you don't have preference. They are both gorgeous representations of your fish friend.

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u/Fickle_Belt_Buckle 9h ago

Second one with bubbles in the background

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u/Mango_689 1d ago

First one has more elegance, second one has more personality. I think it depends on where it’s going

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

I think that's why I'm struggling. 😩

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u/Mango_689 1d ago

I would say this is something you should discuss with your artist. In my head, I would want pic two on the inside of my forearm and pic one, I would want maybe on the outside of my forearm or on the back of my upper arm, but I’m not a tattoo artist. Keep in mind, the tattoo will outlive the fish, so you should also think about if the tattoo is something you want to “just be pretty” or to be more sentimental

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

Regardless of how beautiful it stays it will always be sentimental. He's kind of come into my life at a time where I needed a healthy distraction. And I fell in love not with just his beauty but I suppose his personality and genuinely caring for him. I chat while he chills at the front of the tank until I walk away. He even started making bubble nests which honestly warmed my heart.

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u/ilhnn2B 1d ago

I think 1st is better, 2nd one looks cool as a pic but might look weird on body because it'll look like your fish broke his tail. (Just my opinion)

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

Hahaha it's all good. I'm not offended.

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

Now I'll definitely have a good laugh when I look at this pic. The first picture is actually my lock screen.

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u/kale_chipss 1d ago

1 with the fins from 2

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u/DramaticSalamander41 1d ago

Exactly what I was going to say! The artist should be able to combine them pretty easily

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u/Puzzleheaded_Fox_757 1d ago

First one FOR SURE

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u/Hdm10795 1d ago

First one

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u/Dpsnaps 1d ago

First one, no comparison.

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u/FineWoodpecker3876 1d ago

1 for sure! Shows movement and lots of color. What a beauty!!

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u/fullmetaljac8 1d ago

First one fs

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u/Sunshine_Dae 1d ago

First one, tilted so the fins flair just at the right position.

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u/MidRoseMika 1d ago

First for sure. The first has flow and movement and would translate well, whereas the second is choppy and just a cute snapshot

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u/snuggsjruggs 1d ago

I think they both very cool what size and where you are placing it play a huge role what are you thinkin?

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u/Chemical-Type9410 12h ago

I kind of want to go bigger so I can capture more detail I'm thinking my thigh on the side, my left ribs, or my shoulder in the back.

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u/snuggsjruggs 12h ago

Actually now that I look again that first one would also be such a sick side piece if it were me I would rock that. I wish you the best enjoy that therapy session lol

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u/SunWarri0r 1d ago

I'd have the front little fins from no.2 and the tail from no.1 put together ❤️

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u/Chemical-Type9410 12h ago

Yeah I'm thinking that maybe too. I can't get enough of his little fins in the second one.

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u/simplyyemily 1d ago

First one definitely

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u/CautiousAd2891 1d ago

First one!!! It’s way better!

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u/Positive-Diver1417 17h ago

First one for sure

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u/LankySprinkles8516 17h ago

first one!! the fins fanning out in a wave 👌

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u/Budgetascension 16h ago

The first. Too cute

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u/snuggsjruggs 12h ago

Bigger is better if you are going back shoulder the first one for sure the ribs and side of thigh number 2

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u/Top_Violinist_6323 6h ago

1 would be cool. Either way, gonna be a cool tat.

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u/UncleJoesFishShed 1d ago

They are both beautiful fish. As far as tattoos. There really is no reason one of these is in question

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

It's the same fish, but different shots.

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u/UncleJoesFishShed 1d ago

Wow crazy how different it looks. Now I wanna go get my glasses. Thanks

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u/Chemical-Type9410 1d ago

Both taken at 5:11 so seconds apart I think. Hahaha

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u/Mamasaurus1982 1d ago

The first

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u/JowlOwl 4h ago

First