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The stark juxtaposition of colours works really well here. On the bird itself, the blue against pink is a surprisingly striking combination, while the blending of such bright, lucid colours against a dark background is really evocative and oddly mysterious.

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For those looking for a simple, abstract design, this is a really terrific choice. The paint splatter effect above the hummingbird’s wing evokes the idea of breaking through a barrier of some kind – there’s an unstructured freedom about it. The dotting effects around the body add extra complexity.

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Complete with some very detailed pen work on the body, head and wings, the shadowing behind the hummingbird in this monochrome design makes it look something like chalk drawing. Somewhat paradoxically, it’s like a really colourful black and white drawing

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If there was one word to describe this tattoo, it would be pretty. It’s very understated, both in terms of the blank colour pallet and the design of the bird itself. It’s a hummingbird in its most common motion, but it works because it feels like it’s supposed to be quietly mesmerising.

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An unusual yet alluring design which employs harsh strokes to complement the bird’s own harsh expression, which is highlighted even further with its head set in the middle of a striking red circle. The stitching pattern below adds an extra layer of depth.

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This is such an innovative design for a hummingbird tattoo. Simplistic, unique, bold, beautiful. Positioned perfectly in the middle of the chest as it spreads its wingspan across to each shoulder, the netted, compass-like design brings to mind thecomplexities of anatomy and nature.

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This colourful design evokes the groovy seventies. The double wings evoke a sense of movement, while the warbling effect on the splatter of colours behind the hummingbird denotes some kind of chilled delirium. It is strangely mesmeric to look at.

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The idea of the plants growing down the arm works really nicely in this design. As the beautifully-coloured hummingbird hovers to collect the nectar at the side of the arm, it looks as if it has arrived from some other space.

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Deep red petals burst free from the shoulder for the hummingbird to feast. It’s realism and simplicity which make this design spark; the dark colours complement each other really nicely and the motion of the bird looks like a perfectly timed photograph.

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There is something oddly unusual and appealing about this little hummingbird tattoo. Situated on the upper wrist, it can be as conspicuous or inconspicuous as you like, while the tie die effect really brings to life the modestly small design.

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