Close-up photos of the underside of a hillstream loach

[Ecooper]

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Close-up photos of the underside of a hillstream loach (family Balitoridae) as it clings to the inside of the glass in my aquarium—you can clearly see internal structures such as the heart and skeleton. These fish live by clinging to the surface of rocks and submerged objects, grazing on algae and other microorganisms. Normally I would hate an aquarium photo that didn’t have utterly clean glass. But in this case, I think the scattering of algae adds to the photo by providing context: it shows that the specimen is on glass while showcasing the food it is grazing on.>>
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loach 2 copyright ernie cooper 2012 jpg by ernie.cooper, on Flickr>>
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loach belly copyright ernie cooper 2012 jpg by ernie.cooper, on Flickr>>

[Photo-John]

This is amazing, Ernie! Although I realize it's a macro photo of a tiny fish, I am seeing it more as subtle abstract art - especially the second image. I could see making a big print of that and hanging it on the wall and not worrying about what the actual subject is. I love the metallic tones!

[mattb]

Agreed. Really neat shots!

[dana m.]

I tend to miss shots that are in the forums (sorry)....didn't even see this one until it was posted in the Featured Photo section. Amazing piece of abstract artwork...I also love the metallic highlights. Just an extraordinary photo EC.

[Ecooper]

Thanks everyone! This is why it is always so interesting to post photos here...the opportunity to see my photo through someone else's eyes. I look at this photo as a biologist, and am delighted by the anatomical details. It never occurred to me to view it as abstract art...

Very cool...
EC
macrocritters

[Photo-John]

Thanks everyone! This is why it is always so interesting to post photos here...the opportunity to see my photo through someone else's eyes. I look at this photo as a biologist, and am delighted by the anatomical details. It never occurred to me to view it as abstract art...
macrocritters

I can't even express how much I love this photo, Ernie. I really, really love it. I just published an article to promote this round of Featured Photos and gave yours top billing. Do you mind if I also post your photo on our Facebook page to promote the article? Your name will still be on it and it will include a link to the Feature Photos article, which then links to this page. Here's a link to the article:

Featured Member Photos – February 1, 2013 | Camera News & Reviews

[Don Schaeffer]

Unique and very neat. The color is very special.

[Ecooper]

I can't even express how much I love this photo, Ernie. I really, really love it. I just published an article to promote this round of Featured Photos and gave yours top billing. Do you mind if I also post your photo on our Facebook page to promote the article? Your name will still be on it and it will include a link to the Feature Photos article, which then links to this page. Here's a link to the article:

Featured Member Photos – February 1, 2013 | Camera News & Reviews

Wow! Thank you! Of course I wouldn't mind...I'd be honoured!

EC

[Dan143]

This is epic. I super love it. At first I didn't get what is the photo, not until I love read what it is. This is so amazing.

[Ecooper]

This is epic. I super love it. At first I didn't get what is the photo, not until I love read what it is. This is so amazing.

LOL! Thank you!

EC