It's hard for the mind to comprehend the flowers because they look so much like paintings on top of the picture. I had to stare for a while. They're perfect though.

And you even got a fishy to come and say hi to you.

But yes, I love it. And I'm favourite-ing it.

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Thanks for the fav! I'm not sure the flowers are real, which might explain why they look so perfect. But we'll keep that a secret between you, me, and who ever decides to read the comments

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The flowers are man made and the fish are CIA agents in disguise. It’s a good and very pleasant photo. You get a on this one.

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Heh. Thanks.

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I looked at both pictures in this series and I have to say that I like this one better, though I think I can understand the reasoning behind the first photo. I like to look at koi so when the fish itself is motion-blurred, while a cool effect, I feel like I missed out. This photo combines the absolutely gorgeous composition aspect with the sharply defined flower and the koi fish beside them, but the two koi fish allows for both a motion-blur and a steady shot from the one looking at the camera (plus, the face is too cute!).
I *really* like that nothing is exactly centered in the photo, and the overall effect is to draw the eyes upwards with the fish that is leaving the composition. Centered shots bore me, and the foreground with half of the flower and the fish looking out at you is an excellent setup. Plus, I thank the fish for having the excellent taste to have such beautiful coloration, adding a lovely contrast, especially on the part of the bronze one.
All told, I love it. Would you mind if a made a watercolor of this photo? There are just so many things that I want to try.

Wow, thanks for such an in depth comment. I appreciate it. To show my ignorance, I'm not sure exactly what you mean by making this photo into a watercolor. But chances are, I'd have no problem with it if you did such. I only ask that should you post it online, you give credit back to my photo and let me know that you've posted it and where I could go to view it myself. Thanks again for your kind words and good luck with your work.

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