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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Radar_rad-dude

11:57PM | Thu, 01 October 2009

A spectacularly colorful and surrealistic scene! Superb artistry in the photo! Very well done! Glad you spared the fish.

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Alz2008

2:30AM | Fri, 02 October 2009

Wonderful capture..

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bmac62

5:01AM | Fri, 02 October 2009

Well, congrats my friend on the big 200! Interesting background on goldfish...c'mon Rome, a law prohiting goldfish bowls? Honest, a goldfish doesn't know... Hope not to offend anyone...so, I better keep quiet:)

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pspworkshop

5:06AM | Fri, 02 October 2009

Congratulations on your 200th upload and whe want more!!!!!!!!!!!

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carlx

5:17AM | Fri, 02 October 2009

Excellent image and mood!!!

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prutzworks

7:57AM | Fri, 02 October 2009

nice catch to celebrate your 200

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felinx

8:20AM | Fri, 02 October 2009

Jolie photo pour la 200eme :)

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Osper

11:07AM | Fri, 02 October 2009

This is a great shot!!!!!

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Hendesse

12:52PM | Fri, 02 October 2009

Beautiful image, looks fantastic.

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RobyHermida

3:03PM | Fri, 02 October 2009

Gorgeous!

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danapommet

10:21PM | Fri, 02 October 2009

Super capture Sandra and congrats on #200. Dana

Realm_Of_Illusion

10:38AM | Sat, 03 October 2009

Awesome shot and the colors are great!

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mariogiannecchini

10:06AM | Mon, 05 October 2009

E' sempre un bel momento quando gli animali sono in liberta' Ancora piu' bello se si puo' fotografare. Mi congratulo anch'io per le tue 200 ( sia pure con un poì di ritardo.

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AndreiR

5:11PM | Mon, 05 October 2009

Perfect capture!

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blondeblurr

8:12PM | Wed, 07 October 2009

This pic is absolutely fun, with just a swish of the tail he is sending you: CONGRATULATIONS, and I am joining him, a bit late... but better late, than never ! Cheers BB

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