Tattoo Pain in Black and White

I entered a room full of people, most of them sit in some chairs, bending over, holding something which for me looked like a pen!

I hear the buzzing sound of electrically powered needles, the silent pain shows in the faces of the models!

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I was in a room where a tattoo competition was held. I can see different designs on their skin. I feel their strain, the gash but the joy at the same time.

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The models got their requested design for free, that alone makes all the ache and tension disappear. It will be hurt for now, just for a little while, soon it will all be joy, their mind shouts that out loud.

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MATA Expo made this possible together with the cooperation of all Cebuano Tattoo artists who had exerted their efforts to come and join together for the art's sake! I applaud their efforts and enthusiasm together with the event's coordinators and management.

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I walked while observing, there were even ladies around! I feel proud as they smile back in each shutter click. They don't mind the discomfort, nor the torture, perhaps the body's already numb, I guess so.

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This is my official entry to Steem Summit's Call for Photography Submissions.

Steem Summit Exhibit will highlight the best of Cebuanos' passions and talents under the four categories namely: art, photography, poetry, and travel posts. - Steem Summit's Call for Photography

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All photos taken using a prime 50mm lens on an old but trusty Sony NEX-5R camera with ISO 800 and shutter speed ranging from 1/400 to 1/500 second.

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