Flick of The Tail - A Prize for My 200th by sandra46

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 01, 2009

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I shot this one last spring, and after a number of shots by sheer luck I succeeded in seizing the instant. Since when I reached my 100th I had forgotten it, this time I've presented myself with this prize for my 200th. Even if this prize is currently a bit controversial. Goldfish (Carassius auratus) were one of the earliest breed of fish to be domesticated (from a dark greyish brown carp native to Asia) and are still one of the most commonly kept fish in aquariums and outdoor water gardens. A fad among North American college students for many years was swallowing goldfish as a stunt and as an initiation process for fraternities. The practice gradually fell out of popularity, and is now rare. In the Belgian city of Geraardsbergen an annual festival is held where the medieval tradition of swallowing a small fish swimming in a cup of wine still survives. In many countries, the operators of carnivals and fairs commonly give goldfish away in plastic bags as prizes for winning games. Rome, Italy, passed a law in late 2005, which banned the use of goldfish or other animals as prizes. Rome has also banned the keeping of goldfish in goldfish bowls, on the premise that it is cruel for a fish to live in such a small space. This one was taken in a small mirror pond-fountain near Padova. No fish or other animals were either hurt or otherwise exploited for this photo. Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (47)

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bimm3d

11:39AM | Thu, 01 October 2009

wonderful colours, great photo!!!!!

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MOSKETON

11:39AM | Thu, 01 October 2009

ME ENCANTA LA FIGURA Y EL REFLEJO, FELICIDADES.

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claude19

11:40AM | Thu, 01 October 2009

SPLENDIDE histoire de poisson rouge. On apprend à tout âge, et je ne connaissais pas ces bizutages idiots...même en France on pouvait gagner un poisson rouge à la fête foraine...mais...à quel prix ! Magnifique coup que cette photo...une bien belle récompense pour votre 200ème !!! B.R.A.V.O.

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magnus073

11:43AM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Wonderful capture Sandra and a splendid way to celebrate your 200th upload :)

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flora-crassella

12:04PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Fantastic photo!!!!!!!!!! congratulations on your 200th upload!!!!!

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Miska7

12:21PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Fantastic capture! Very well done. Congratulations on your 200th!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

12:24PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

felicidades Sandra! un numero fantastico y una bellisima imagen.

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pops

12:33PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Congrats on your 200th and what a freat capture and pov

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frieder

1:07PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Congratulation for a wonderful picture and on your 200. Absolutly stunning scene!

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tennesseecowgirl

1:23PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Congratulations... what a super shot.. and I agree get them gold fish out of them tiny little fish bowls. Poor fish. :)

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Meisiekind

1:30PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Fantastic image to celebrate your 200th! Well done and congrats!!! :)

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bazza

1:46PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

A great capture and congrats on the 200th image Sandra!! well done!

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cfulton

2:23PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

What a brilliant capture! Well done on 200! Cheers, Clive

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BessieB

2:40PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

A superb capture and a great one to celebrate your 200th upload. congratulations Sandra I love your gallery and all the amazing facts/history behind your work!!

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durleybeachbum

2:47PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Surreal and MARVELLOUS! congrats on a fascinating gallery!

wingnut55

3:10PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

really nice, hopefully fishy does not feel that you have intruded on his privacy.

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wysiwig

3:22PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

What fantastic detail and lighting! And what really adds to your postings is your scholarship. Beauty and knowledge, a perfect combination.

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jendellas

3:53PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Congrats 200th, great capture, I am glad it was banned to keep goldfish in bags at the fair. Poor fish were won by people who had nowhere to keep them!!!!!

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Star4mation

4:41PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Superb photo and postwork Sandra :)

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jeroni

4:44PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

MARAVILLOSA

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jocko500

5:02PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

love the wave it makes with the tail. happy for your 200th

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Erestorfan

5:20PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Well, as one who has a koi pond with some goldfish in it, I never knew they were SO smart and had a personality!! Who knew?? They really are smart and make wonderful pets if only people gave them a chance....great shot that you got!!!

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drifterlee

5:46PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Fantastic shot!

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Minda

8:26PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

superb shot sandra!

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mgtcs

8:32PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Fantastic shot my dear friend, thank you!!! 10+

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brycek

9:01PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Wonderful capture..congrat's on 200th upload!!

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LovelyPoetess

9:31PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

A most excellent shot for celebrating your 200th. Well done! : )

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myrrhluz

10:27PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

Thank you for the disclaimer. I was that worried about the little guy! Great shot! I love the fish and the swirl, and also the broken up leaves at the top of the image! Congrats on 200!

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psyoshida

11:16PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

I am absolutely in love with this picture. Are you sure it isn't a beautiful painting? :) It would be worth 1000 shots to get this one. Bravo to Rome for banning the cruelty. Thanks for that history.

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