45 Amazing Nature Tattoos

Updated October 14, 2018 3.2M views 45 items

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There is no English word for the feeling of connectivity you feel when you're alone in nature, but the Germans call it "waldeinsamkeit." Almost everyone feels reinvigorated, happy, and purposeful after spending a certain time in nature. Whether you're a fan of the mountains, beach, forest, or desert, there's a unique beauty in all of nature that can feel incredibly personal at times. With a myriad of designs, colors, patterns, and textures, it's no wonder that so many people draw inspiration from nature for their tattoos. We've put together a list of tattoos that pay homage to all different kinds of nature.

Animals, bugs, trees, flowers - each of these nature-inspired designs can be very meaningful to different people. That sort of variety is echoed in this list, with all different art styles and color palettes to draw inspiration from. Are you looking for ideas for a great nature inspired tattoo? Look no further - from the delicate and minimalistic to the complex and colorful, this list has all kinds of ideas for nature tattoos. Vote up the best nature tattoos below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.

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825 VOTES
This Dramatic Inky Black Forest
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
825 votes
2
1,114 VOTES
These Gorgeous Overlapping Tree Branches
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
1,114 votes
3
896 VOTES
These Gorgeous Monochromatic Orchids
Photo: flickr / CC0
896 votes
4
758 VOTES
This Intricate Tattoo of Love Birds on a Wooden Treble Clef
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
758 votes
5
810 VOTES
This Blooming Cherry Blossom Tree
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
810 votes
6
762 VOTES
These Beautiful Black Birds on a Branch
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
762 votes
7
752 VOTES
This Delicate Flower Branch and Butterfly Tattoo
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
752 votes
8
611 VOTES
This Big Beautiful Flower Branch
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
611 votes
9
884 VOTES
This Gorgeous Winter Tree
Photo: flickr / CC0
884 votes
10
642 VOTES
This Gorgeous Flower Print
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
642 votes

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692 VOTES
This Gorgeous Poppy Wrist Tattoo
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
692 votes
12
665 VOTES
This Beautiful Tattoo of a Mystical Forest
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
665 votes
13
555 VOTES
This Incredibly Feminine Flower Sleeve
Photo: flickr / CC0
555 votes
14
553 VOTES
This Pastoral Landscape Tattoo
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
553 votes
15
500 VOTES
These Two Friendly Birds
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
500 votes
16
553 VOTES
This Pastel Flower and Butterfly Sleeve
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
553 votes
17
514 VOTES
This Pretty Flower and Peacock Feather Shoulder Tattoo
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
514 votes
18
403 VOTES
This Pretty, Vintage-Looking Flower Piece
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
403 votes
19
368 VOTES
This Delicate Smattering of Flowers
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
368 votes
20
506 VOTES
These Cute Little Birdies in Tall Grass
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
506 votes

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459 VOTES
These Beautiful Boquets
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
459 votes
22
373 VOTES
This Pretty Quail with Flowers Tattoo
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
373 votes
23
455 VOTES
This Gorgeously Colored Flower with Bugs
Photo: flickr / CC0
455 votes
24
390 VOTES
This Beautiful Black Flower, Losing Its Petals in the Wind
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
390 votes
25
464 VOTES
This Redwood Tree That Almost Looks Real
Photo: flickr / CC0
464 votes
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472 VOTES
This Lifelike Little Bird
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
472 votes
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437 VOTES
This Modern Looking Watercolor Hummingbird
Photo: Metaweb / GNU Free Documentation License
437 votes
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349 VOTES
This Incredibly Detailed Flower Full Sleeve
Photo: Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY
349 votes
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353 VOTES
This Awesome Forest Tattoo
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
353 votes
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399 VOTES
This Sweet Sparrow Holding a Rose
Photo: Metaweb / CC-BY
399 votes