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I enjoy koi over which folks disagree.... so much better to learn from.
I do not think this Showa is finished at all. Good, thick Sumi has appeared, but I'm guessing that there is more to come. The Sashi indicates much more time is needed for the Hi to mature. I think folks are reacting to how clean and sharp the color contrasts are in the photo. In person I expect the reds are less bright and there is deep Sumi casting a blue shadow on the surface. As the koi grows, I think the white will make the head stand out, which is the key beauty point on this one.
I saw this one on the dealer's site. It stood out. The contrasts make it a very photogenic fish.
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