I just got this tattoo yesterday. It is my sixth one although it is my first one done in "realism." It represents patience and endurance. I love the symbolism of it but I'm really concerned that it is so dark. My artist assured me that the shading will fade to grey and it will be a lot softer. Right now I just see an big black blob on my collarbone in the shape of a fallik symbol. HELP! i loved it when i left the shop but now i am freaking out!!
I have 9 tattoos and when I leave the shop they are all SO intense and vibrant...after a few days, they always soften in color...it does look pretty dark, but as you said, just be patient. I think color would have helped though, just my two cents.
This photo should be rotated to the left...anyway maybe i need to be patient and trust that it will be ok...like the message of the tattoo to begin with. :)