hawaian flower tattoo

When choosing between Hawaiian flower tattoos, keep in mind what the flowers symbolize. For most people, this will mean choosing a hibiscus tattoo in one of its many guises. Hibiscus tattoos have become almost as popular as rose or butterfly tattoos in the US - maybe all over the world. This flower is usually seen in a tribal style - with thick black lines and little accent of color or detail. The hibiscus can also be found in conjunction with other Hawaiian imagery, such as sea turtles, mountains or surfboards. This very traditional flower for native Hawaiians seems exotic and unique for wearers from the rest of the US. If you choose to get other Hawaiian flower tats, you can do some very interesting things with them. Some people have even gone as far as to have a flower lei tattooed on their chest, in a very realistic style - the ultimate representation of Hawaii. The most popular of the flower leis is the orchid lei, and this can be done in many different colors depending on the meaning desired.

fire fighting tattoo

Symbols of Firefighter Tattoos

• Symbols reflecting hope and protection: Examples are: angel wings around firemen, a saint watching over the rescued and the fireman or an eagle with its wings around fire.
• Fire company emblem: Every fire department has their own emblem which may include the city’s symbol, motto, insignia and shield, a perfect design option for firefighter tattoos.
• Symbols of danger or the defiance of death: Examples are demons, skulls, a person taken out of the depths of hell or dragons breathing fire around firefighters.
• St. Florian symbol: Saint Florian is the patron saint of firefighters. According to a legend, Saint Florian was condemned to die because he was a Christian. Soldiers told him he was going to be burned alive. He answer was: I will climb to heaven on the flames. Saint Florian’s job included establishing a fire brigade. It was rumored that he was able to stop a fire using only one bucket of water.
• Maltese Cross: Some fire department shields have the Maltese cross which is said to be used by knights who courageously fought off fire. Some of the knights risked their lives to save their fellow knights. These knights came from Malta, an island in the Mediterranean.

• Celtic firefighter tattoos: Examples are leprechauns or shamrocks with a firehouse symbol.
• Religious: Some firefighter tattoos have religious symbols representing the firemen’s religious beliefs and God. This can establish a since of comfort and protectiveness while doing one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.

• Memorial tattoos: Some firefighter tattoos are memorials of firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. For example, a fireman may choose a memorial tattoo with the symbol of the Maltese cross and the number of men who lost their lives trying to save others during the 9/11 attack. Other examples include names and dates of firemen and people who died on the job protecting others.
• Scenes of firefighting: Some firefighter tattoos can feature scenes of firefighters fighting fire with a hose, rescuing people from a burning building or a helmet with fire around it.
• Portraits of firemen: An example is a portrait of a known fireman fighting fire or carrying people in their arms.

tribal tattoo

Tribal tattoos are a feasible tattoo choice as they can be placed anywhere on the body. Tribal tattoos can be placed on the chest for men and on the lower back for women. One of the most common places to find tribal tattoos on the body is the fact that they can be easily used as an arm piece through the use of a sleeve or arm band.
Most tribal tattoos are black and dark in color as they can be simplistic but make a large statement when they are chosen to tattoo on the body. Tribal tattoos are a great way to choose a neutral tattoo that can be combined with other designs that may already be present on the body, or designs that are planned for the future.
Tribal tattoos should be placed on the body where they can be bold enough to make a statement about the person that has chosen the tribal tattoo.

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