"Drifting through the murk, Hazy form with golden glow, Beneath water, tree, sky." ~~~~~

From Wikipedia: "They are believed to have originated from Eastern Asia. Earliest records of Koi have been found in China and have been widely spread in Korea and Japan. The ornamental cultivation of carp flourished under the Chinese Qing Dynasty, Korean Silla Dynasty, and Japanese Edo Period. They are very closely related to goldfish and, in fact, the style of breeding and ornamentation has become very similar, probably through the efforts of Japanese breeders to emulate goldfish. The word "koi" comes from the Japanese, simply meaning "carp." It includes both the dull grey fish and the brightly colored varieties. A homophone of koi means "love, affection" and koi are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan." -----

Thanks for your purplish comments on my previous upload, Exploring Candyland XIX ----- Olympus C8080wz & PhotoshopCS. (1123) Morikami Japanese Gardens, Boca Raton, FL, USA 2008 Sponsored by: Kramer Kreations