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Several of you have questioned just what it is I've been showing in my past two gallery images. Well, this should bring it into perspective. It is my son's recently deceased Blackmoor goldfish, Aku. We aren't sure why he died, but I saw an opportunity to make something of this minor tragedy and took some photos. In life, goldfish are always moving and quite hard for me to photograph. With death comes stillness and a chance to appreciate the details that were otherwise hidden by their constant motion. Interestingly, I noted that as time passed, Aku's scales lost their blackness and took on new colors. It is almost as if death freed him to a beauty he could not experience in life. Strange, but I guess there can be a beauty in death. We are on Aku #2 now, let us hope you don't see any pictures of him. ;'] ----- BLACKMOOR GOLDFISH Carassius auratus var - Family: Cyprinidae This goldfish is entirely black with pronounced, protruding eyes. There are several sub-species with chunkier bodies, differently shaped tails, and body tones ranging from a dull matt finish to a lustrely black with a gold-tinged hue around the belly. There are also other goldfish with similar physical attributes as the Blackmoor except for the colour, which is widely varied. These are commonly known as Telescope Eye Goldfish. They are considered "fancy fish" in that they are not as hard and strong as the usual goldfish. They can grow to be just as large as normal goldfish but are more rounded and less stocky. There is no doubt that goldfish has more varieties than any other aquarium fish. The intense interest that the Chinese and Japanese have shown, in domesticating the goldfish goes back possibly 1350 years to the T
Comments (46)
diomedes66
Quite an excellent series; your image and words remind me greatly of Keat's poem "When I Have Fears That I Might Cease To Be." Splendid!
pimbotin
Rest in peace, Aku!... Interesting idea, dear... Your creativity has no boundary.
Egmont
A fitting tribute. Your quotes are all perfect, especially the last one by Kafka.
verdejo
Fantastic photo, very creative.
gwfa
like the quote from Kafka too (although not everything from him is easily digestable...)
hotracer2
Its is only human to try and keep someone you love alive, maybe thru photography you have in a sense,may he rest in peace:):):):)
killerpumpkins
He looks like he is taking a nap. Would that be his spirit leaving his body by any chance? Poor guy. Maybe because he is free from his bonds that his pure beauty has emerged. The beauty of nature that can only be appreciated in the wild. pretty deep huh? Nice picture. KP
fluffgirl
My son would cried at this picture ..he love his fishs so much at the ripe age of 33.. maybe yours died of old age.. as I imagine your just as good looking after your fish as you are with your photos... oh well ..go and buy another one..
rayburg
Boy, that's some heavy stuff. sorry the fish lost his life but glad you were there to show that there's life after death..
creanum
Excellent and very creative picture.......
Wankerboy
I love Sushi!
sharky_
A sad moment of silence and a burial at sea for respect. Aloha
addiek
Alas poor Aku... (did you know him well?) ... Well, we've had to bury a couple this year too... I can relate. Too small for sushi, too big not to be missed.
TomDart
Two Pynts, picture is beautifullly done. Reflextion, composition, color...I like it all. The image is very much alive. I showed a dead bird on the forum once, simply because it was a beautiful bird I had not seen so closely before. You have done well here with beauty in respect of death. Bravo!
dragonfly2000
There is indeed a strange beauty in death - with plants one knows that the cycle of rebirth the next spring will come - tho that doesn't explain the beauty. Bravo on this image.
Garnet_Rose
I like the reflection above of the poor, dead goldfish. I used to have a black moor too, and surprisingly, they have quite some personality. May he RIP, and best wishes for the new Aku! :)
grrrduhbear
Good picture , refections of a fish that was
~GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCDBrugg
shouldn't you have found a quote from 'The Godfather'?
Tedz
To Iron this Gold Fish would bring New Life....I still see Matching Shoes & Hand Bag....just ..smaller :]
fixbrknhearts
Still making the best of the situation I see....it's awesome.
jcv2
Beauty when death has come.... I've seen that more and it is quite impressive to notice it! Impressive work, Kort, hope your son will find new hope in that!
tibet2004uk
Ooooooh! That's what it was!! I thought it was a dead fish that u killed or bought already dead and that's why I didn't comment on ur previous images of it! U know how much I can't stand animals killers! But if he died naturally, then it's ok! :D And yes, what a beauty indeed! These colors and shine are totally gorgeous! And he's definitely happier now! Surely not fun to be a fish! :(
TwoPynts
Digimon
There IS beauty in death, as well as sorrow. I love the spirit like reflection! Well done my friend!
nathalie06
A very interesting comment on your photograph, and wonderful words about great authors. This small goldfish is a wonder. He's got incredible colors and reflection.
Onslow
Excellent captures :)
hasexx
great shot
maud
Interesting and impressive photo Kort! Creative work..Great capture :)
PhotoSmith
I've never thought of a dead fish as a particularly photogenic subject, but amazingly, you've made it work! I have to vote for this one!!!
kimariehere
sorry about the death .. there can be beauty in death so i have haerd and you have made this just THAT.... a remarkable image!!.... wonderful!