A Leisurely Swim
by Bruce Bley
Title
A Leisurely Swim
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I found this koi fish swimming in a small lake at the Anderson Japanese Garden in Rockford, Illinois. I loved how it glided through the water with out any fear of the people watching it.
The word koi comes from Japanese, simply meaning "carp." It includes both the dull grey fish and the brightly colored varieties. What are known as koi in English are referred to more specifically as nishikigoi in Japan (literally meaning "brocaded carp"). In Japanese, koi is a homophone for another word that means "affection" or "love"; koi are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back as I add to the galleries.
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March 5th, 2014
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Comments (15)
Mariola Bitner
Congratulations on your outstanding artwork! It has been chosen to be FEATURED in the group “500 VIEWS.”
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the group "500 VIEWS", Mariola. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Calazones Flics
Great capture Bruce! Love the detail in the ripples from the koi's tale. l/v
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment and L, Calazones Flics. I really appreciate it.
Doug Kreuger
Very fine capture Bruce! I like how the rippling on the water's surface mimics the texture of fish scales. L&F
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Wonders of Nature Photography", Shawn. I am very grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Eva, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Places You Visited and Would Recommend to Others - ". I sincerely appreciate the honor and thank you for your continued support of my work.
Chrisann Ellis
Bruce, Congrats!!! Your Stunning Photograph has been Featured on the Home Page of Weekly Fun!!!
Bruce Bley replied:
Chrisann, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums SUBJECT Your Favorite". I sincerely appreciate the honor.