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Bird Tattoo Photo #897

Black and grey bird tattoo with powerful linework on the wrist
Bird tattoo — Photo 47 of 50

Whether it's a single bird in flight or a flock disappearing into the distance, the image often represents the desire to move forward, let go, or embrace something new. The style and species you choose can shift the meaning in different directions.

Using only black ink at different dilutions, this style achieves a photographic quality with rich shadows and soft highlights. Black and grey work is versatile enough for portraits, nature scenes, and symbolic imagery.

The wrist offers a compact area that suits fine-line work, small symbols, and script. Its visibility means the tattoo becomes part of daily life, always in the wearer's line of sight.