My new Nishikigoi.....

[markgardner]

....he's called 'Flipper'

Read and see more at The Yamakoshi Year/

[aquitori]

Hi Mark, I can only guess how long you stood there to get that shot.... Thanks for sharing once again.

[markgardner]

LOL, I'd love to be able to claim that I staked out the pond for hours upon end, alas I didn't.

I passed the pond and saw the Yamabuki from a distance. When I got closer several were 'flipping'.

Within a couple of minutes I'd got lucky and got a 'fun' shot of a flipper.

As with any 'action' photography, inlcuding taking Koi in show vats, it's about predicting what they are about to do.

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by markgardner LOL, I'd love to be able to claim that I staked out the pond for hours upon end, alas I didn't. I passed the pond and saw the Yamabuki from a distance. When I got closer several were 'flipping'. Within a couple of minutes I'd got lucky and got a 'fun' shot of a flipper. As with any 'action' photography, inlcuding taking Koi in show vats, it's about predicting what they are about to do.

Thanks again for sharing Mark...When does this trip end for you?

[markgardner]

I return to the UK for a couple of weeks in June, then return to Japan.

When it ends? Not sure!

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by markgardner I return to the UK for a couple of weeks in June, then return to Japan. When it ends? Not sure!

Have fun doing what you do!!

Cheers,
Tony

[jnorth]

Hmm I recognize that koi...it was at a show I was benching last year. See attached

[dinh]

very cool for having that shot....

thx for sharing....

I really love koi......

-D

[evabug1]

Those shots are hilarious! Thanks for sharing.