Meet Ralph the Fish, the subject of my 365 Project. I figure, since everyone else seems to be doing a project, why not me? Plus, it gave me a reason to justify the purchase of this little fish, which I've been coveting for a while now. Hopefully, over the next 365 days he will be having more fun than his manufacturers could ever have imagined, as the goal is to photograph him in a new environment everyday during the next year. Being a true Gemini who doesn't stick with one project for any extended period of time, this may prove to be a daunting task. However, I'm up for giving it a try.
For now, let me tell you about Ralph...
"In Chinese, the word for fish also means "abundance." The fish are considered to be good luck in the having-it-all department and our little finned friend is no exception. Using a special glass technique, skilled Chinese artisans have created an iridescent, multicolored sheen resembling fish scales on the body, leaving the tail, fins, eyes and mouth a crystal clear, aquatic blue. If you're not abundantly happy just gazing at it, we'd be mighty surprised." (At least this is what the insert that came with him noted about his origins!)
* Photo taken using Sprint HTC EVO cell phone
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