Those tattoos and my attitude
OK…This is personal.
Street Photographer tattoo
A duty because a tattoo is something that comes from within, from your soul and who you are and asks to emerge on the surface.
I am a Street Photographer. No doubt on this.
Koy fish tattoo
It is a cover up in English and therefore the choices were limited. Certainly I would not have chosen the panther. The carp, on the other hand, yes, because it is cloaked in many meanings that I like. First of all, the idea of having a traditional Japanese had teased me for a long time. Because I love many things of Japanese culture, despite I never been in Japan.
The meaning of tattooing a Koi carp is really interesting:
First of all, let's say that the Japanese term Koi simply means carp. The Koi carp (鲤) or nishikigoi (锦鲤, pron. Niscichigoi, Literally “brocade carp”) or Japanese carp, groups all the different ornamental varieties of the common carp. Koi and Koi carp tattoos have always been considered good luck charms by Japanese tradition and culture.
The carp is above all a symbol of courage: if captured, it is said that it faces the blade of the knife without fear, exactly as a samurai does not fear the enemy blade.
Unlike other fish it seems that, when on the cutting board, the carp does not tremble and remains motionless. It is said that the carp is a sacred fish, which with great force goes up the waterfalls to reach the "Dragon's Gate", to become a dragon and be able to achieve immortality.
Particularly interesting are the meanings attributed to this type of tattoo:
Success
Courage
Willpower
Diligence
Excellence
Aspiration
Determination
Intelligence
Perseverance
Good luck
Transformation
My carp has a prevalence of red and black colors and therefore:
Red is the sign of passion and love, also symbolizing a strongly masculine nature. It is a very energetic color, suitable for a fish that goes ... against the tide.
Black, a symbol of success. Success against pain and adversity, both personal and group. It represents well someone who has gone through a thousand difficulties to reach the goals set.
Considerations
Now anything is closed in a circle. On my right arm I have the koy fish and on the left arm Street Photographer tattooed. I am publishing KOY STREET ZINE that you can find on the shop of this website. It shows my vision as a street photographer.
Notes
The tattoos were realized by my brother, Koke. Please follow him on instagram by clicking here
The photos were realized by my wife, Carmen Surbia.
