I got my koi ten years ago, I like the artwork of the Japanese tattoo's, and the meaning of this tat means a lot to me, I lost someone close to me who I idolized. That made me promise on their death bed that no matter what life throws out "everyday has a new beginning and to never stop striving for greatness" instead of inking words on me I thought a picture will help remind me of that everyday I wake up. The rising sun, and the koi a mythical fish that swims up stream it's whole life
You're right I also see a lot of people with koi's I'd like to think mine is a little different as my Tattooest freehand drew my koi on me not a stencil off a wall.
I'm sure my tatts won't look good when I'm 70+ but this tatt has meaning and I'm about to ink my wife and child's name onto me also, feel free to knock me about that one too guys

I notice there is plenty of "older" people on here

that clearly don't have tat's all good thick skinned can handle a few smart arse comments.
I wouldn't of put the picture up if I couldn't handle a few people having a crack.

I know there ant many of us under 30 but be good to see some more pics of some ink work on here