A great fish pic depicts the life-force of the fish.... the sheen from its skin and scales, capturing its vibrant yet sometimes subtle color detail before it becomes dull and lifeless. Fins erect, gill plates flared, eyeball rolled down, no blood except perhaps for a dribble from the hook site.... these attributes all help to convey a magnificent living creature. Zoom in to capture the details of a perfect headshot. Water and a little greenery in the background is a perfect complement to chrome. A human face need not always be present... it's a fish pic, remember. The coho in winterun's avatar is a stunning example of a great fish pic IMHO.
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"Let every angler who loves to fish think what it would mean to him to find the fish were gone." (Zane Grey)

"If you don't kill them, they will spawn." (Carcassman)


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