21 Stunningly Intricate Tattoos That Are Worth The Pain

    Take a needle for the Motherland.

    Isabelle Laureta
    by Isabelle Laureta

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    1. This minimalist ode to the Philippine flag.

    2. This geometric three-stars-and-a-sun backpiece.

    3. This intricate tribal pattern.

    4. And this tribal Philippine flag.

    5. This majestic chest piece.

    6. This complex geometric eagle you could stare at all day.

    7. This distorted little royal.

    8. This stylized carabao head.

    9. And this incredible catfish.

    10. This masterful work that just brings out nostalgia.

    11. This fierce warrior with an equally fierce carabao to the rescue.

    12. This nipa hut that reminds you of blissful life in the provinces.

    13. And this masterpiece of the rice terraces.

    14. This ode to the province of Pampanga.

    15. These pink sampaguita blossoms.

    16. These beautifully colored ones which look equally flawless on their own.

    17. And these that almost look like the real thing.

    18. This lonely hibiscus flower.

    19. This appreciation of the beautiful Boracay sunset.

    20. And this tiny tropical delight.

    21. This modern day hero realness.

    22. And this perfect optical illusion.