The Joy of Koi #17 - for Louise & Rosie by goodoleboy
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That would be Bossie_Boots and Rainastorm, specifically.
There are other ponds, besides Burghley House, that feature these gorgeous and gracious life forms.
Captured 7/1/10, at the beautiful Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, on the beautiful campus of California State University Long Beach, in beautiful Long Beach, California.
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The use of a polarizer really helped eliminate reflections during this visit to the pond.
My first visit to the lovely Japanese Garden was in 12/05, and since then I've returned about three times for more pics, of which I have plenty of in my files. At least one of those times I found to my chagrin that the entire lot of the fish had been decimated by a deadly koi virus, so the entire pond had to be decontaminated/disinfected and restocked with young koi/carp. It took close to a year for the fish to return to at least half the number of their former selves. I'm tempted to go back soon, with camera in hand, to see if they have attained the goal of a full elbow-to-elbow, or fin-to-fin, population. If they have, then you know what to expect after I process and postwork the fotos. Plus it's light years better than taking photos in a chaotic, noisy and overcrowded aquarium.
Ta-ta, thankx for popping in, and for any and all favs and complimentary comments.
Comments (13)
Hendesse
Those are a lot of fish. Great series of excellent shots!
durleybeachbum
Really lovely photos, Harry.
tennesseecowgirl
Terrific group oh photos...
MrsRatbag
Wow, the polarizer really worked wonders eliminating the glare, great work! Lovely shots, Harry!
Rainastorm
Harry, FANTASTIC selection if Koi images! Wow aren't they awesome!!! I think I like the last shot here best! Beautiful creatures Harry! Thank you for these!!
morningglory
I always love your Koi shots, Harry. Each shot here is better than the next.
npauling
These are all fabulous captures of these beautiful fish and the water looks lovely too. I hope you get back to see them all grown up too.
danapommet
Super collage Harry and thanks for the photos of China's new bridge. That is one giant Koi in #3. Very colorful Koi photos my friend. Dana
magnus073
This is such a lovely collage and a really marvelous dedi also Harry
bmac62
Superb sir:) I am sure these fish recognized you as a frequent visitor.
Bossie_Boots
Omg wow they all look amazing the zoom in is incredible thank you so much for this i love koi and i love my gift superb work !!
blondeblurr
The images of these fish are just so colourful and lively, those artistic patterns are most unusual, my guess - none of them ever look the same ? AB-FAB, BB
debbielove
A Dedi for Lou and Rosy! My Rosy.. Ooops missed it.. And such a good collage as well, super shots and work Harry! Well done! Rob