Ah the great outdoors! A simple walk through the woods does wonders for the mind, body and soul. As Albert Einstein once spoke, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

With the world becoming more and more high-tech by the way, it’s easy to forget the natural world around us.

The truth is, gadgets and gizmos can never replicate the paradise we call mother earth. Not to mention, our connection with it, considering it’s literally where we get everything from in the first place.

Of course, one thing has always remained constant: The permanent memories nature creates. From the past to the present, it’s a good reason why mother earth inspired ink has reigned as one of the most popular styles among gentlemen.

Just take a moment to explore to the beauty and majestic appeal found in these top x best nature tattoo designs for men below. You might find yourself in wonder gazing at the great outdoors and all it has to offer! From camping themed ink ideas to moonlight illuminating the night sky filled with stars, there’s plenty to take in.

1. Small Nature Tattoos

This stylishly simple tat is a brilliant example of both dotwork and subtle geometry. Geometry doesn’t have to be obvious – the outline of this piece is geometric in nature without resembling an equation. The dotwork used here is brilliant, showcasing how the technique can be used to create sharp contrasts with just one simple shape and a bit of linework. Shading on the sides of the mountains and the upper portions of the trees illustrate just how dark – and therefore how versatile – dotwork can be. 

If your love of nature can be expressed in a small tattoo, go for it! Nature tattoos which are small in nature are just as visually impressive as the big guys, often even more. They pack a big punch in a small package, which always catches the eye. Strategic use of dotwork, blackwork shading, color shading and other visually rich techniques allows small tattoos to leap off the skin.