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Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop Pretty darn cool to get up close and personal like that at that stage. Thank you!

Thanks Don! You should have been there...these pics don't even scratch the surface of what's lurking in his tanks. They weren't easy to photograph and alot of the ones I would have put in my pocket and pilfered home just weren't clear enough to show. When first looking at the groups as they went through the culling process I honestly couldn't see what Richard was seeing as he parted cull from keeper. We joked about the sillywoman beside him whining hysterically "No! Not that one!" every time one was deposited in the cull bin. *LOL*

I understand now. The man has a sharp discriminating eye for faults and possibilities, very patiently instructing me on what to look for in these small fish, what was different, what was new, what was quality. By the end of the day my eye had evolved tenfold and he didn't have to chuckle and ask again, "Why are you taking pics of the culls?"

Well gee, Richard, even they were amazing to me.... *nodnodnodnod*

But I see where you're going and these exciting developments in your breeding program are extremely special. I can't wait to see them when they come up from the mud next....