This photo was taken just a week following the second sitting. The ink colors have scince come closer in tone. There was nearly 3 years between the sittings and the inks come from oposites sides of the globe. I am pleased with the color match after some sun at the beaches of California and Texas. In a recent Tattoo contest, I didn't place as my tat didn't fit the parameters of the judging criteria. Not enough fill. Although I did not place in the judging, if it had been a peoples choice contest, I would have won. More photos taken of my tats than the winners.